In preparation for the upcoming Holy Week, the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) declared on Monday, March 25, the temporary closure of several outpatient care areas from March 28 to March 29. National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) logo / (Photo from NKTI page) The areas that...
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – The Police Regional Office-Cordillera has deployed 1,696 policemen to secure the Cordillera region this Holy Week. Brig. Gen. David Peredo Jr., PRO-Cordillera chief, said they are deployed in major thoroughfares and transportation hubs, malls, parks, markets, and...
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-13 is on heightened alert for the Holy Week and “summer” vacation. PRO 13-Regional Public Information Office (RPIO) head Police Major Jennifer S. Ometer said field commanders and police chiefs have been authorized to adjust the alert status depending...
The Philippine Army (PA) said on Palm Sunday, March 24, that it has not monitored any security threat all around the country as it ensured the safety of Catholic faithful who are expected to visit different places of worship this "Semana Santa" or Holy Week. The Army is on alert to make sure that...
Teams of medical personnel will be deployed in various transportation hubs in Metro Manila in anticipation of the influx of thousands of people who are expected to go to their home provinces to take advantage of the long Holy Week break. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Don...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has assured its 7.8 million customers a continuous, reliable, and stable electricity service throughout the upcoming Holy Week break. Despite the closure of Meralco Business Centers from March 28 to 30 for the Easter Triduum observance, the power distributor said...
Nature lovers have found a serene place to spend their vacation, in a village in Tanay, Rizal, ahead of the Lenten break. The office of Tanay Mayor Rafael “Lito” Tanjuatco announced that the influx of the tourists to the campsites in Barangay San Andres, Tanay, Rizal has made...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is eyeing the deployment of veterinarians in its ports in ensuring the protection and care of fur babies and other pets that will travel along with their owners during the Lenten break. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the intention is for...
President Marcos on Palm Sunday, March 24, enjoined Filipinos to “illuminate the path for others through acts kindness and selflessness” as the nation marks the start of the observance of the Holy Week. Palm Fronds (Photo courtesy of Catholic Online) Marcos said that the Holy Week...
"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...