Passengers are ferried back to the shore by Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel using a motorboat after MV Virgen De Penafrancia runs aground near Real Port in Quezon Province on March 28, 2024. The passenger ship is en route to Polillo Port when it hit shallow waters moments after it sailed,...
Parish churches and shrines in different parts of the country are once again teeming with churchgoers as the Filipino faithful observe age-old Maundy Thursday traditions. Maundy Thursday: The Last Supper (Photo courtesy of Catholic Online) A Maundy Thursday tradition that has been carried on for...
Penitents engage in self-flagellation at Barrio San Jose, Caloocan City on Maundy Thursday, March 28. The religious ritual is a reenactment of Jesus Christ’s suffering and Catholic devotees often engage in these physical penance activities to seek forgiveness for their sins. (Arnold Quizol/MB)...
Elements of the Manila Police District with Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay (Photo Courtesy of MPD/ MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Police District (MPD) Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay inspected bus terminals and churches in Manila on Thursday, March 28, as Catholic devotees continued their exodus to their...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) implemented strict security measures in ports around the country to secure almost 140,000 travelers who were monitored on Maundy Thursday, March 28. As of 12 noon, the peak of passenger arrival, the PCG said that a total of 73,282 outbound passengers and 66,331...
Holy Week is a time when many Filipinos seek solace and spiritual reflection. One perfect site for such contemplation is Garin Farm, located in San Joaquin, Iloilo. Spanning 14 hectares, this multifaceted property operates from Tuesdays to Sundays, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., allowing guests to immerse...
Church-run Radio Veritas is inviting the faithful to tune in to the special programs to be aired by the station this Holy Week. Holy Week 2024 (Photo courtesy of Catholic Online) With the theme “Simbahang Sinodal: Dumalangin at Manalangin sa Taon ng Panalangin” (Synodal Church: Praying in the...
The warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, known as easterlies, will persist throughout the country for the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday, March 28. PAGASA weather specialist Daniel James Villamil said cloudy...
Quiapo Church (Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene) (Manila Bulletin file photo) Churches in the Philippines are popular tourist destinations because of their beautiful artwork and cultural significance. In the Roman Catholic Church, Visita Iglesia is a custom that takes place during Holy...
Photo from Unsplash During Holy Week, Filipinos practice "Caridad," a Spanish term that translates to "charity," by offering food to others as a form of kindness. Parish priest Leandro Magnait of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Caloocan explained biblical information that could explain why...
Special permits would be immediately issued if there would be a shortage of passenger buses in various terminals across the country, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Wednesday, March 27. LTFRB chairman Teofilo Guadiz III said they are continuously...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Wednesday, March 27, that the organization is prepared to ensure the safety and well-being of the public during Holy Week by deploying at least 2,000 volunteers nationwide. (Photo courtesy of PRC) In a statement, PRC announced its plan to set up more than 200...
