Spanish missionary priest Fr. Bernardo Blanco, who lived in the Philippines for nearly 50 years and was held captive for over a month by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) while ...

JC de Vera didn’t hesitate to take on a villain role in VIVA Films’ “In Thy Name,” now showing in cinemas. He portrays ...

People anchor themselves to different things in times of suffering like family, hope or sheer perseverance. Some move forward ...

McCoy de Leon endured both physical and emotional challenges in his portrayal of Father Rhoel Gallardo in "In Thy Name," a ...

A new film about the Filipino Claretian priest Fr Rhoel Gallardo, who was martyred by terrorists in 2000 and is now on the ...

Essaying the role of a priest in VIVA Films “In Thy Name” has emboldened McCoy de Leon’s faith and relationship with God.

Members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and Rajah Solaiman Movement (RSM) have claimed responsibility for numerous attacks on civilians in the Philippines, and are implicated in many others.

(REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco) The Marawi assault came just months after security forces attacked the mountain lair of Isnilon Hapilon, a long-time leader of Abu Sayyaf, or “Father of the Sword”, a ...

Actor JC de Vera shared his thoughts on his role as an Abu Sayyaf leader for the movie I n Thy Name. JC has proven his versatility when it comes to portraying diverse characters in TV series or movies ...

He portrays Khadaffy Janjalani, brother of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) founder Abdurajak Abubakar Janjalani in the film directed by Ceasar Soriano and Rommel Galapia Ruiz. “Just being in this film ...