In 1579, the Philippines became a diocese and Domingo de Salazar, OP, arrived in September 1581 and became the first bishop of the Philippines. The evangelization of the Philippines finally began ...

The Saint Augustine Church, completed in 1710, in the municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. Credit: Flickr/Bernard Spragg.NZ. As I was reading the final papers submitted by the ...

The Philippines' daily minimum wage is 537 pesos ($15.33) — about 16,500 pesos per month ($470.90).. The Guardian reported that average pay for call centre workers fluctuates between 13,000 to ...

Catholicism – whether embraced or rejected – has played a crucial role in defining identity in Asia. Catholicism’s Overlooked Importance in Asia – The Diplomat All Sections Search ...

In a word: Catholicism. The religion arrived with the Spaniards who came to colonise the archipelago in the 16th century. "Catholic Church teachings emphasise the indissolubility of marriage.