© Provided by Xinhua Heritage structures in Vigan City, the best-preserved Spanish-style city in the Philippines, are damaged by a 7-magnitude earthqua
San Lorenzo RuizShrinein Bangued, Abra(Contributed photo) MANILA - The Diocese of Kidapawan will conduct a special collection in all its parishes in this Sunday's (July 31) masses to help the victims of magnitude 7 earthquake that struck Abra and nearby provinces in Northern Luzon on July 27. Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo issued an appeal to all parish priests and the faithful to feel the spirit of concern for others especially the victims of the disaster. "In the spirit of communion and solidarity with our brothers and sisters who are suffering because of the recent earthquake that affected the North western Luzon particularly in Ilocos provinces, Abra, Tabuk-Kalinga and Mountain Province, I am appealing for your generosity and kindness," he said in an interview over Church-run Radio Veritas on Saturday. The Catholic prelate is aware of the difficult experience of earthquake victims because the diocese was once damaged by strong earthquakes in 2019. Bagaforo said instead of
MANILA, July 29 (Xinhua): With its cobbled streets and horse-drawn carriages, Vigan City, capital of Ilocos Sur province and approximately 350km north of Manila, is the best-preserved Spanish-style city in the Philippines.
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