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  1. In the Philippines
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Opus Dei started stable apostolic work in the Philippines in 1964. Click HERE to read a brief account of its history and activities in the country. The Regional Vicar for the Philippines and Indonesia is Rev. Father Julio Dieguez, with office at 20 Sampaguita Street, New Manila, Quezon City.

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2024 Opus Dei Information Handbook

Press Room 04/24/2024

This Information Handbook provides journalists, media professionals, opinion leaders and the general public with updated facts and figures about the Prelature of Opus Dei and its apostolic activities in the Philippines.

Dreams falling short of reality

Recent News 05/26/2021

On May 27, 1964, Opus Dei started stable apostolic work in the Philippines. Dr Bernardo Villegas reflects here on the early years.

With a blessing and many details of affection

News 11/19/2021

The first three women who began the work of Opus Dei in the Philippines landed in Manila on October 8, 1965 at 5 o’clock in the afternoon. The event was narrated by Ana Labrada in her book “The Vanguard of the East” (c) 2017. Here are excerpts.

How can I collaborate with the social works of members of Opus Dei?

Opus Dei in this country 11/24/2025

A curated overview of poverty-alleviation and social initiatives by members of Opus Dei in the Philippines, organized thematically to help readers identify where they can collaborate and serve those most in need.

“Where the need was greatest, we chose to go.”

Recent News 11/21/2025

An account of how communities devastated by Typhoon Tino in Cebu found hope, dignity, and deliverance through ordinary heroes, unwavering faith, and compassion

Turning pages of hope

Beth Kagaoan, a children’s book author, remembers how the stories she read aloud to children bravely battling cancer were transformed into whispered prayers.

Filipino and 17 other faithful of Opus Dei ordained in Rome

Recent News 11/24/2025

On Saturday, 18 members of Opus Dei from 12 countries were ordained as deacons by Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-Sang of Macau. The ceremony took place at the Basilica of Saint Eugene in Rome.

Breaking the Stone: Finding Greatness Within

Personal testimonies 11/18/2025

A young lady discovers her mission as a writer at a Leadership Conference in Davao City (Southern Philippines).

A youth club harvests dreams

Recent News 03/15/2025

Kabataan Public High School Girls Club has successfully partnered with Anihan Technical School to assist girls with limited finances to achieve their dreams of personal and professional advancement.

Social Projects
  • Social initiatives and projects

  • An Anihan Alumna’s Journey: Grit, Grace and Gratitude

  • Simplicity through the Lens of Aetas

  • Kicking poverty out with football

  • Scholars with a heart: Paying it a little forward

  • Punlaan: Sowing the seeds of women empowerment

  • Cebu Farmland Yields Harvest of Blessings

  • Generosity begets joy in outreach to the blind

  • City Jail Visit: “Be Joyful, Positive, and Grateful”

  • Blessed Alvaro rallied to establish CITE Technical Institute

  • Badjao women turning the tide

  • Farmers’ friend

Personal Testimonies
  • Journey of healing, journey of faith

  • "No cancer. No blood transfusion."

  • “God has given me the gift of faith, my vocation… and Himself”

  • When God writes your love story

  • Closer to God through Montse Grases

  • An Artist’s Journey

  • Paying tribute to Blessed Álvaro del Portillo

  • An Ordinary Life in Wartime

Links
  • The Holy See
  • Writings of the founder of Opus Dei
  • Saint Josemaría website
  • Blessed Alvaro del Portillo website
  • Romana, Bulletin of the Opus Dei Prelature
  • St. Josemaria Institute
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