With a notably fewer crowd and absence of the traditional “Traslacion,” the Philippine National Police (PNP) assessed that this year’s celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Monday, Jan. 9, went relatively “peaceful” and “smooth,” save for some devotees who had to be...
Senator Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid on Monday, January 9 renewed his push for a bill that seeks to declare the Quiapo District—a historic landmark known for its old infrastructures, rich culture and home to the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene—as a national heritage zone. Quiapo Church (FILE...
The year 2023 has been acknowledged by the International Monetary Fund as a year of global economic recession that would hit one-third of the world’s economy. The economic difficulties have been brought about by Russia’s war in Ukraine, causing oil prices to rise to historic levels, disrupting...
American investments in the Philippine economic zones now stand at P402.827 billion from a total of 363 companies, mostly engaged IT and business process management and in various manufacturing sectors, making the US the Philippines third largest investor by national registered with the Philippine...
Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church) The conduct of the first ever "Walk of Faith" procession for the Feast of the Black Nazarene was "successfully executed," said Quiapo Church Attached Priest Fr. Earl Valdez. "Going back to our Walk of Faith experience, I can say that it has been successfully done and...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula (MANILA BULETIN FILE PHOTO) Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula is set to lead the High Mass to mark the start of the Feast of the Black Nazarene midnight of Monday, Jan. 9, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. "By midnight of Jan. 9, we will have the...
PRAY (Unsplash) The devotees of the Black Nazarene were reminded to always choose to walk in the path of goodness and not forget to extend their helping hands to those in need. Quiapo Church Parish Priest Fr. Rufino "Jun" Sescon said that devotees should live righteously. “Ang tunay na deboto,...
Tens of thousands of Catholic devotees participated in the "Walk of Faith" early Sunday morning, Jan. 8, after two years of canceled in-person festivities to solemnly celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene. PHOTO BY ALI VICOY/ MANILA BULLETIN The number of faithful who joined the procession has...
There is no doubt fiction makes a better job of the truth. —Doris Lessing May I go out on a limb here and declare that I am happy? Yes, I am, which is not to say I have no problems because I have plenty. I can’t say, either, that I am fulfilled. My days stretch out and I’m constantly...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public to celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene in a safe manner amid the ongoing threat of the Covid-19 virus. "As regular festivities for Traslacion or the feast of the Black Nazarene commence this 2023, we remind everyone to be responsible...
Who needs a long list of New Year's resolutions if you've already begun 2023 on the right foot, with the right person? Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (left) and Lelis Pimentel (Facebook) That's exactly what Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel did, as seen on his...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario-Braid While going through the Christmas and New Year greetings on Facebook and the social media, I can’t help noticing how the latter have become so creative in providing us a wide choice of greetings through “Emoji” and packaged wise sayings and literary...
