MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis has granted an 18th century church in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur the title of minor basilica.

Pope Francis has granted an 18th-century church in Ilocos Sur the title of minor basilica, recognizing its historical and cultural significance. The Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish Church of Our ...

Tourism operations across the Ilocos Region have been temporarily suspended as weather disturbances continue to bring heavy rains, strong winds, storm surge,  flooding, and landslides in several areas ...