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...
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...
