Fr. Regie D. Piad, OSJ, LPT, Ph.D.

Catholic Priest. Dean / Director - Saint Joseph College of Rosario, Batangas, Inc.

[Nosret𓅃 @Utdnosret]

Ronaldo & Georgina: €800,000 of Love ❤️👑

When Georgina Rodriguez told Cristiano Ronaldo she had spent €800,000, he probably expected to hear about a luxury car, jewellery or another expensive purchase. But the truth was far more meaningful. She had bought an apartment building to help her former teacher and her husband, who were facing the loss of their home while battling serious financial difficulties. She also reportedly paid €100,000 towards the husband’s surgery.

The story is a powerful reminder that true wealth is not only measured by what you can afford for yourself, but by the lives you can change with what you have. Whether spending on a home, medical care or simply giving someone hope in their darkest moment, generosity can mean more than any luxury. Sometimes, the greatest thing money can buy is a second chance at life. ❤️

[Politiko @Politiko_Ph]

Newlyweds PBA party-list Rep. Margarita Nograles-Almario and Davao Oriental Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario have jointly introduced a measure seeking to criminalize troll farms and disinformation campaigns.

READ: https://t.co/NgBE66g2v5

[The Philippine Star @PhilippineStar]

“Corruption is paid by the poor.” — Pope Francis

[DAVAOMIGRANT @nabunturanguy]

Sabi nila drama lang daw ang pagsakay ng bus pauwi ng Bicol. Jusko magtitis ka ng 10 hours sa bus para lang makapag-drama?
Pero, still, ang daming trabahong ginawa, even with limited budget.
Yung isa, nagpa-picture sa fishball store (hindi kumain ha), sa plants store, sa tabi ng bundok (Umakyat nga ba? Baka hill o burol lang?), nagpa picture sa carinderia sa palengke ng bankerohan (kumain daw), tree planting pa, nagbantay pa sa ospital sa staff niya. YAN ANG MGA DRAMA! Ang trabaho? Ginastos ang ₱125M in 11 days. Buti pa si Mary Grace Piatos, “naanggihan” ng ₱70K. Tayo, nganga!

[KABATAAN PARTYLIST @KabataanPL]

Kabataan Partylist Rep. Raoul Manuel on The Conduct of Drug War Hearings by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee:

"Former PNP chief Bato dela Rosa should know that he must sit as a resource person, not as an interpellator, in drug war hearings!" expressed Kabataan Parylist Rep. Raoul Manuel. "He must answer questions, not ask the questions himself. Di dapat siya hayaan na abusuhin ang posisyon bilang senador para sa sariling interes!" he continued.

Manuel pointed out that "[i]t is unfair that he is allowed to ask questions to families or representatives of drug war victims, when in fact siya ang chief implementor ng drug war!"

"Tinawag pa niyang propaganda ang paglalahad ng defenders ng drug war victims! Nakakagalit! The Senate should not allow this!" he ended, calling on the Senate to inhibit Senators Dela Rosa and Go as part of the investigatory panel.

#LabanKabataan
#DuterteIkulong

SUMALI SA KABATAAN PARTYLIST: https://t.co/MPlS9hP4KG

[GlennLopez @glnnlopez]

No doubt, silang tatlo din ang nangunguna sa inyong mga listahan. Let us all make it right this time, ibasura na natin ang mga walang kwenta. Ibasura na ang mga trapo.

[DAVAOMIGRANT @nabunturanguy]

Matamlay ang mga dumalo sa kanilang graduation! Bakit naman kasi itong TUP College of Engineering ay si Madumb Mangga pa ang piniling commencement speaker. Maaasim tuloy ang mga mukha ng graduates. Dapat yung Madam Ganda ang ini-invite nyo. Maganda ang pagkatao, maganda ang puso, kaya maganda at masaya ang bawat puntahan niyang graduation.

[NET25 @NET25TV]

PANOORIN: Kasalukuyang lagay ng bulkang Mayon ngayong araw, Hunyo 14.

📷 Elly B. Terrago Jr.

#NET25News
#BulkangMayon

[NewsWatch Plus PH @newswatchplusph]

WATCH: Mayon Volcano glows in Albay's nightsky as it spews bright orange lava down its slopes Monday evening.

Phivolcs says the lava flow from its summit crater has reached around 800 to 1,000 meters downslope. | @syinocencio

📹 Jethro Calag Photography

[Sachin Jose @Sachinettiyil]

Astonishing!

A picture captured by Brazilian photographer Leonardo Sens shows Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro holding the moon with both hands. He took this image after three years of failed attempts.

[Sachin Jose @Sachinettiyil]

What is a woman?

Rebecca Athayde, this Catholic mother in Brazil refused to abort her baby Matthew when doctors informed her that her baby had a heart disease. She gave birth to this baby and accompanied him till his death with prayer and love. Last year, Rebecca gave birth to another baby boy Francisco on the same day that Mateus passed. Her husband stood beside her praying the Rosary for her and the new born baby. What a beautiful story! 💓

[Sachin Jose @Sachinettiyil]

This group openly mocks Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of my faith, and I want to make it clear that I do not agree with nor support the decision of the Dodger’s to “honor” the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence - Blake Treinen

Please retweet and show your support for this brave pitcher.

[JR Santiago @oslecjunior]

In a world full of government officials who think that public office is like a prize to be enjoyed, be a Jesse Robredo.

On his birth anniversary, may his legacy of servant leadership live on.

#ServantLeadership #PublicServiceIsAPublicTrust #JesseRobredo

[Saul Cross @divinegracepubl]

In the small town of Pietrelcina, Italy, St. Padre Pio served as a beacon of light, drawing believers from all over the world to his humble church. One of his main activities was listening to confessions, and act he did to unearth sins buried deep within penitents' hearts.

One day, a man of striking appearance approached the confession booth. Tall, handsome, with a certain refinement in his demeanor, he seemed to radiate a mysterious aura. He began confessing sins of all manner, sins against God, man, and morals. His sins were grave and shocking, yet he seemed to justify them with ease.

Padre Pio, disoriented by the man's words, responded with the teachings of the Church, the morals of the Saints, and the Word of God. But the man retorted with calculated malice, making his sins sound almost rational, even human.

As the man's confession continued, an unnerving chill began to creep over Padre Pio. His senses tingled with an eerie anticipation, and a palpable dread hung heavy in the small, sacred space of the confessional. The man's voice, smooth and persuasive, spun sins of every nature into a mesmerizing web of deceit. His words, laced with disturbing rationalizations, hung in the air like a poisonous fog, threatening to obscure the line between right and wrong.

Padre Pio, usually a rock of faith in the face of sin, felt a strange unease that resonated deep within him. His heart pounded in his chest like a muffled drum, beating an alarm only he could hear. Who was this man who could speak of such abominations with such disconcerting ease, and defend them with such chillingly polished rhetoric?

His gaze burrowed into the man's face, searching for answers, for some hint of his true identity. His eyes, usually soft with understanding, narrowed in scrutiny, peering through the dim light of the confessional. The man's face was handsome, yet his eyes held an unnerving stillness, an unsettling calm that was far from comforting.

Then, like a bolt of lightning cleaving through a stormy sky, a sudden, radiant light pierced Padre Pio's soul. It was blinding, all-consuming, yet within it, there was a moment of startling clarity. It was a divine revelation, a truth unveiled in the face of deceit.

Instantly, the veil of ambiguity lifted. The man before him was no ordinary sinner but a manifestation of malevolence itself. The realization struck him with the force of a thunderbolt, sending a cold shiver down his spine. In this moment, Padre Pio understood he was not facing a man, but a force of darkness that wore the guise of a man. A force that brought with it a chill of fear that was as ancient as creation itself.

Summoning all the divine authority vested in him, Padre Pio found his voice, steady and resonant, cutting through the confessional's heavy air. His heart pounded in his chest, a resolute drum beating a rhythm of faith against the palpable dread. He looked the malevolent force squarely in the eye, a lion staring down the serpent.

In a voice that echoed with the echoes of centuries of the faithful, he commanded, "Say long live Jesus, long live Mary!" Each syllable held an undeniable power, a testament to the unyielding strength of faith in the face of pure evil. The man disappeared in a flash, leaving behind only the stench of brimstone.

Later that day, another peculiar event unfolded. As Padre Pio sat in the confessional, a man with grizzled hair and dark, piercing eyes entered without waiting his turn. As he stood before Padre Pio, he suddenly collapsed to the ground. Padre Pio, in that moment, seemed to transfigure, his form merging with a divine figure - Jesus Himself.

This transfigured Padre Pio looked upon the collapsed man, then slowly re-emerged, his form blending back into that of the humble priest. He beckoned the others forward, continuing the confessions as if nothing had happened.

These encounters, though shrouded in mystery, served as a testament to the power of faith and the divine presence that worked through Padre Pio. They reminded believers and skeptics alike that in the battle between good and evil, the name of Jesus and Mary held unparalleled power.

As Padre Pio continued his mission, the tales of his spiritual encounters spread, strengthening the faith of those who heard them. His life served as a vivid reminder of the power of confession, repentance, and the unyielding mercy of God.

St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, pray for us, that we may find the courage to confront our sins, seek forgiveness, and strive for a life of virtue in the face of all temptation.

[frankyboi @giloburger]

Long, long live
The look on your face
And bring on all the pretenders
One day we will be remembered

Long Live // Taylor Swift

I am still proud that I stood for what is right, for the truth, for good governance and by your side, Atty. Leni Robredo.

[Jesse M. Robredo Foundation @JMR_Foundation]

Happy birthday to our beloved former VP of the Philippines and board member of the JMRF, Atty. Leni Robredo! As a dedicated public servant, she has been an inspiration to us all. Wishing her good health, happiness, and continued success in all her endeavors. 🎂🎉🎁

[vince dimasalang @vincedimasalang]

@isabelmerana India and China are part of ASEAN?

📷: ctto

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

Pope Francis praises the benefits of artificial intelligence technologies, but says AI must be used ethically and responsibly to promote human dignity and the common good.

https://t.co/A7Wo6DOaeW

[SPIN.ph @spinph]

Jolina dela Cruz leads Lady Spikers to another sweep of defending champs | By @johnmarkdg_

https://t.co/Jcdg1eXBKe

[ABS-CBN News @ABSCBNNews]

JUST IN.

Carlos Yulo of the Philippines tallied 14.950 points to take the provisional lead in the vault final at the 51st Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Liverpool, England on Sunday.

There are 5 more competitors left in the field.