The Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory (QCJMD) on Tuesday, April 12, held the “Pabasa ng Pasyon” as part of its activities for the Holy Week where a total of 416 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) participated. The “Pabasa ng Pasyon” or “Pabasa” is an old Filipino Catholic tradition during...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano announced on Wednesday, April 13, that offices at the City Hall will be closed on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday in observance of the Holy Week. Rubiano said regular work at the City Hall offices will resume on Monday, April 18. She said services continued on...
Before taking a campaign break for the Holy Week, Vice President Leni Robredo visited Catanduanes and Masbate provinces to campaign before her fellow Bicolanos as the country inches closer to the May 9 elections. Vice President Leni Robredo shakes the hands of Catandunganons during the Leni-Kiko...
The Muntinlupa City government has suspended work for all of its employees from noon on April 13, Holy Wednesday. “Work in the City Government of Muntinlupa shall only be from 8 a.m. to 12 nn on 13 April 2022, Holy Wednesday. This shall afford all employees greater opportunity to observe the...
Candidates in the May 2022 polls take note. Comelec/MB Campaigning is not allowed on Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Based on Resolution No. 10730 or the “Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Fair Elections Act in connection with the May 2022 polls" of the Commission on Elections (Comelec),...
The Paranaque city government has announced that work on April 13 in all City Hall offices will only be half day in observance of the Holy Week. City Administrator Fernando Soriano issued a memorandum declaring half-day work for city government employees. Soriano said excluded from the order are...
Brig. Gen. Remus Medina, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director, said on Tuesday, April 12, that they will deploy around 2,200 cops to ensure public safety during the observance of “Semana Santa” or Holy Week 2022. “Asahan natin ang pagdagsa ng mga tao sa mga terminal ng bus at tren,...
An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said minor adjustments will be put in place in the celebration of Holy Week activities due to the threat of Covid-19. Fr. Jerome Secillano (Screenshot/Radyo Veritas FB) Father Jerome Secillano, CBCP Public Affairs executive...
NTC THE National Telecommunications Commissions on Monday commanded all of its regional directors to coordinate with government agencies that will render public assistance operations during the observance of Holy Week 2022. In a communication signed by Commissioner Gamaliel A. Cordoba, the NTC has...
With the ease in restrictions and mobility, Ozamis Archbishop Martin Jumoad urged the faithful to find time to observe Holy Week rituals and traditions particularly during the Paschal Triduum. Bp Martin Jumoad (Photo CBCP) With many planning to go on vacation, the bishop said, the faithful must...
Police checkpoints leading to the National Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City, otherwise known as the Antipolo Cathedral, have been set up as part of the measures to ensure the ban on Lent-related convergence of people will be observed throughout the Holy Week. The...
The Muntinlupa City government urged residents and visitors to follow the minimum public health protocols during Visita Iglesia, or the practice of visiting churches in observance of the Holy Week. Muntinlupa City Health Office (CHO) acting chief Dr. Juancho Bunyi said people should observe health...
