Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. It commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, fulfilling an ancient prophecy that would ultimately lead to His crucifixion and resurrection. In the Bible, the crowd welcomed the Messiah by laying down palm branches—symbols of...
(File photo) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will be on a heightened alert status next week in preparation for this year’s observance of Holy Week. PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan said coast guard districts, stations, and sub-stations nationwide will be placed on heightened alert from...
by JACQUELYN LUCERO Lent, the solemn religious observance leading up to Easter, holds profound significance in Filipino culture, marked by a series of rituals and traditions that reflect deep faith and devotion. While many might associate Lent solely with Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday, the...
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...
Bangus, tilapia, galunggong, and other leading fish prices are increasing as holy week approaches. Since most Filipinos practice fasting and abstinence during the Lenten season, public markets, like the Paco Market prepare for the rising demand as early as Saturday, March 23. The Department of...
The House plenary hall (Contributed photo) The House of Representatives is still technically at work during the five-week Lenten break. This, after the House leadership permitted all standing and special committees to conduct hearings...
Mayor Eric Olivarez with Duty Free Philippines Corporation President and COO Vincent Pelagio Angala at the opening of Pasiong Palanyag Exhibit (Photo courtesy of Parañaque PIO) The Parañaque city government launched the first “Pasiong Palanyag” exhibit in observance of the Lenten...
At least 62 people died of drowning while four others died of vehicular accident since the start of the Holy Week break, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Monday, April 10. PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr. said the incidents were reported from Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley Region,...
CABANATUAN City, Nueva Ecija – The Lenten season in this province was generally peaceful, police said on Easter Sunday. Provincial police chief Col. Richard Caballero cited this was a result of the effective police security coverage. Caballero added that they have been continuously conducting...
Police forces across the country remain on heightened alert as millions of people begin to go back to their homes and workplaces following a long Lenten break. Col. Redrico Maranan, chief information officer of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said then focus remains on bus terminals,...
The environment group EcoWaste Coalition has called out Holy Week pilgrims amid the piles of garbage that were seen littered in some religious sites. In a statement, the group also urged Catholic devotees and other religious site visitors not to leave any trace of garbage as they perform...
