ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor John Dalipe has issued an executive order prohibiting certain activities during the observance of Holy Week at the Abong Abong Park in Barangay Pasonanca here. DEVOTEES line up for security checks prior to entry at the Abong Abong Park in Zamboanga City during the Holy...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be deploying around 7,000 tourist policemen to secure popular tourist destinations across the country in anticipation of the influx of people during the Holy Week break. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the tourist cops are part of the total of...
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-13 will mobilize at least 7,000 policemen and force multipliers to secure the Caraga region this Holy Week and the “summer” vacation. PRO 13-Regional Public Information Office chief Police Major Jennifer S. Ometer said they will be assigned to...
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will be deploying more than 11,000 policemen and force multipliers to secure Metro Manila for the Holy Week and the entire summer vacation. NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said the deployment will start before the expected exodus of...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan (File photo) The 30,500-strong Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is prepared to implement security measures in ports and at sea nationwide to ensure the safety of the traveling public during the Holy Week or "Semana Santa". PCG Commandant,...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is expecting more than two million passengers to troop to various ports across the country to either go to their hometown or on a vacation during this year’s observance of the Holy Week. In anticipation of the influx of passengers from March 24 to 31, PPA...
LRT-2 and MRT-3 trains (File photos courtesy of Department of Transportation) The Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) and the Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2) will suspend operations from Maundy Thursday, March 28, to Easter Sunday, March 31, to give way for their annual maintenance and system upgrades during...
Robinsons Malls In anticipation of the Holy Week, Robinsons Malls has adjusted its operating schedule to give way to religious activities. Be guided accordingly on the adjusted mall hours on March 28 and 29, 2024. NCR malls Robinsons Antipolo March 28 to March 29: Open (regular mall hours)...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel stand in attention at Coast Guard Base Farola in Manila on March 11, 2024. (Photo by PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will go on a heightened alert status as part of maritime security preparations for the upcoming Holy Week. Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, PCG...
The Catholic faithful have started their pilgrimage to several churches in Rizal Province during the past two Sundays of Lent in preparation for the Holy Week. At the International Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, the country’s first international shrine and 11th in the world,...
Sen. Francis Tolentino said on Monday, February 19, that the final measure on archipelagic sea lanes (ASLs) to be submitted to the Senate Plenary will be finished before the holy week in March. Sen. Francis Tolentino seeks guidance and wisdom from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Philippine...
AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes (Facebook) A pro-health congressman underscored on Monday, April 17 the need for government to "invest more" in hospitals located at areas frequented by tourists. AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes said in a statement that despite the growing number of...
