Israel’s Ambassador Inaugurates SHeG Community Enterprise in Colacling, Lupi

[Colacling, Lupi, Camarines Sur, November 13, 2024].  The Ambassador of Israel to the Philippines, Ilan Fluss, visited this barangay in the Municipality of Lupi, to inaugurate a sustainable project called Self Help Group (SHeG) Community Enterprise, which the State of Israel is funding in partnership with Caritas Philippines.  The project is intended to assist about…

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2024 Priests’ Annual Retreat on “Dealing with issues and crises in priestly life and ministry”

The Capuchin Retreat Center, San Sebastian (Lipa City).  Priests of the Diocese of Libmanan arrived here early morning of November 4, 2024 for their annual retreat.  Fresh from a hectic weekend due to All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, which coincided with a Sunday, the priests welcomed the opportunity for a much needed rest…

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CDL Cited as Compliant with Core Humanitarian Standards in OCHA’s Latest Report

[Updated] November 2, 2024. OCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs), a UN Organization established in 1998 and whose mandate includes the coordination of humanitarian response, policy development and humanitarian advocacy, listed Caritas Libmanan, one of OCHA’s implementors, as having complied with reporting its relief operations in the aftermath of Tropical Storm “Trami” in…

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Large Areas in the Diocese of Libmanan Inundated by TS “Kristine”, CDL Launches Relief Operations

[Updated] October 22-30, 2024. Tropical Storm “Kristine” (international name: Trami) brought nonstop rains to the Bicol Region, on Monday until Tuesday [October 22-23, 2024], particularly to municipalities of the Diocese of Libmanan, causing widespread flash floods in the area.  The winds were not as strong, but the rain was incessant and poured heavily, affecting low-lying…

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