"Lahat po yan may karapatan (All of them have rights)." This was Senator Francis Tolentino's statement on Saturday, March 23 during an interview on DWIZ as he called for the hiring of veterinarians in ports for the convenience of people traveling with pets. Tolentino asked the Philippine Ports...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – The Police Regional Office-1 will deploy a total of 2,707 policemen to secure the Holy Week and the “summer” vacation in the Ilocos provinces from March 25 to May 31. EVANGELISTA (PRO-1 FB) Ilocos police chief Police Brig. Gen. Lou F. Evangelista said the...
DAGUPAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Ilocos has activated its “Lakbay Alalay” motorist’s assistance program for the Holy Week. Teams composed of uniformed DPWH crew will be deployed in strategic locations in the region round-the-clock from March 28 to 29. The DPWH...
Employees who will work from Maundy Thursday, March 28 to Black Saturday, March 30, are entitled to special wage as all the dates were declared as either a regular holiday or a special non-working holiday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. In its Labor Advisory No. 2 series 2024,...
In anticipation of the annual exodus of Filipinos during Holy Week, the Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, March 23, has activated a Code White Alert from March 24 to March 31. Photo from DOH In a statement, DOH said this measure aims to ensure preparedness for potential medical emergencies as...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the easterlies and ridge of high pressure area will be the dominant weather systems that may bring hot weather and isolated rain showers across the country during the Holy Week. In a press conference on...
CEBU CITY – The Land Transportation Office-Central Visayas (LTO-7) is set to activate its “Oplang: Biyaheng Ayos” in anticipation of the high volume of passengers during the Holy Week. DOCUMENTS of a public utility vehicle are being checked during last year’s enforcement of ‘Oplan:...
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-13 on Friday, March 22, will activate the Lakbay Alalay motorist assistance program in the Caraga region for the Holy Week. Personnel will be deployed on key routes, particularly the Maharlika Highway, DPWH-13 Regional Director...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will reactivate its “Lakbay Alalay” roadside assistance program to address the expected surge of motorists along key routes for this year’s observance of Holy Week. Lakbay Alalay will start at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Mar. 28, until 5 p.m....
Bond with the family and create lasting memories during the Holy Week. Take a well-deserved break at The Westin Manila and book the Easter Room Package, which includes breakfast for two adults, guaranteed check-in at 12 p.m., and late check-out at 4 p.m. Rest and recharge on the Heavenly Bed,...
BAGUIO CITY – Around 600 policemen and volunteers will be deployed to ensure the safety and security of residents and tourists this Holy Week here. The Baguio City Police Office is expecting a significant increase of visitors as the Holy Week approaches. The BCPO said personnel will be...
BATANGAS CITY – The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council-Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) is preparing for the influx of people for the Holy Week in the region. THE Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council is preparing for the influx of...