Ester Espiritu, 76, who traveled 35 kilometers (22 miles) from her home in Cavite province, said just catching a glimpse of the statue would be enough. "Even If I'm struggling to come here because ...

In 1896 the armed struggle began in Manila and quickly spread throughout the country. Aguinaldo defeated Spanish forces in several battles and rose to become the leader of Katipunan. Aguinaldo had ...

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — At least 1.8 million mostly barefoot Catholic worshippers marched Thursday in an annual procession in the Philippines that venerates a centuries-old black statue of Jesus.

(AP Photo/Basilio Sepe) MANILA, Philippines (AP) — At least 1.8 million mostly barefoot Catholic worshippers marched Thursday in an annual procession in the Philippines that venerates a centuries-old ...