Pope Leo XIV has accepted the decision of bishop-elect Gerardo Saco Jr. to withdraw from his episcopal ordination, Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy confirmed on Tuesday.
Category: Faith & Spirituality
Archbishop Abet Uy: Faithful saddened by bishop-elect’s withdrawal from Tagbilaran post
Archbishop Alberto Uy expressed sadness over the decision of Bishop-elect Gerardo “Jingboy” Saco Jr. to withdraw from his episcopal ordination for the Diocese of Tagbilaran.
Bishop-elect of Tagbilaran backs out of ordination
Bishop-elect Fr. Gerardo F. Saco Jr. has announced that he will no longer proceed with his episcopal ordination scheduled on May 26, 2026, citing a “change of heart” after prayer and discernment.
Poblacion 3 crowned grand champion of Saulog Tagbilaran 2026 ritual showdown
Barangay Poblacion 3’s Tribu Maabi-abihon clinched top honors after being proclaimed grand champion of the Saulog Tagbilaran 2026 Ritual Showdown held on Sunday, April 26.
15 barangays vie for Saulog 2026 street dancing and ritual showdown crown
Fifteen barangay contingents will take to the streets today, April 26, 2026 for the Saulog Tagbilaran 2026 Street Dancing and Ritual Showdown, the marquee event of the city’s annual fiesta celebration in honor of Sr. San Jose.
Tiptip’s Beniga, Ubujan’s Plaza crowned Saulog Festival King and Queen 2026
The CPG Sports Complex erupted in celebration on the evening of April 22, 2026 as the search for the Saulog Festival King and Queen 2026 reached its grand conclusion.
PNP Bohol turns over 116th housing unit to Ubay family
The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) on Thursday, April 16, 2026, led the turnover ceremony of the 116th beneficiary of “Project-LAB” (Libreng Alagad ug Balay), a program that provides free housing to deserving families.
Peaceful Holy Week in Bohol as police log zero major incidents
Authorities have declared the observance of Holy Week 2026 in Bohol as peaceful and orderly, with the Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) recording zero major incidents throughout the week.
Devotees join Santo Entierro procession in Tagbilaran
The St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral-Shrine held the La Procesión del Santo Entierro at 5 p.m. on April 3, Good Friday, as part of its Holy Week observance.
PNP Bohol arrests 13 in sweep vs illegal cockfighting during Holy Week
The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) intensified its campaign against illegal gambling, arresting 13 individuals in a series of anti-cockfighting operations conducted on Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026, despite the observance of Holy Week.
Binignit: A Lenten season favorite
Binignit is a popular dessert and one of the favorite snacks of Filipinos. It is very easy to make- add all the ingredients in a pot, stir it and wait for the ingredients to cook.
Bohol police warns vs illegal ‘tukis’ : arrests certain, no mercy
The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) has issued a strong warning against illegal “tukis” operations, stressing that offenders will be arrested and face criminal charges.