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...
BACOLOD CITY – The municipality of E.B. Magalona in Negros Occidental will impose a 24-hour liquor ban on Good Friday, March 29. Mayor Marvin Malacon has issued Executive Order No. 31, Series of 2024, imposing the prohibition. Under the order, selling of liquor and other alcoholic beverages...
The 16-year old female passenger was immediately transferred to the ambulance after the pasenger ship she was boarding arrived at the Calapan City port. (photo: PPA) A 16-year old female passenger fell off a passenger ship that was heading to Calapan City port, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)...
Students planning to travel during the Holy Week should still avail of the 20 percent discount on transport fare, Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said on Wednesday, March 27. According to Angara, the 20 percent discount on regular fares still applies regardless of what mode of...
EcoWaste Coalition on March 24, 2024 urged the faithful to observe a plastic-free Holy Week, citing the potential surge of plastic waste from religious activities. “As we are invited to meditate on Jesus’ journey to the Cross and beyond, this is also an opportune time for devout Catholics to...
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office-6 has deployed 3,100 policemen to secure Western Visayas this Holy Week. PRO-6 chief Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky ordered the implementation of all security and public safety measures. THE Police Regional Office-6 has deployed 3,100 lawmen to secure...
CAMP COL. RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – The Police Regional Office-13 has stepped up security operations to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of the Holy Week in the Caraga region. POLICE Regional Office-13 Director Police Brig. Gen. Kirby John B. Kraft (left) issues...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) disaster management and response teams will be on standby to respond to emergencies during Holy Week. (Photo from DSWD) Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said in a statement on Tuesday, March 26, that...
DAVAO CITY – The Police Regional Office (PRO)-Davao has deployed around 3,000 security personnel in the Davao region to ensure a safe and secured observance of the Holy Week. THE PRO-11 conducts an inpection of the Davao International Airport for Holy Week. (FB) Police Major Catherine dela...
(Juan Carlo de Vela/ MANILA BULLETIN) AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee is prodding the Department of Agriculture (DA) to intensify its price monitoring on basic commodities, as well as to set suggested retail prices (SRP) on such goods. ...
The Muntinlupa City government, together with the Philippine National Police, will set up “Lakbay Alalay” stations in four strategic locations to assist travelers during Holy Week. According to the Muntinlupa Public Information Office (PIO), the “Semana Santa Lakbay Alalay 2024” will be...
What foods are associated with Easter? Apart from the Easter egg, Filipinos, known for their festive spirit and love for gathering with loved ones, associate Easter with a variety of foods. In Filipino households, the hot, soupy-sweet dish bilo-bilo is often linked to Easter celebrations....
