Black Nazarene devotees may need to prepare for cloudy skies, moderate to strong winds, and possible rain showers during the 2026 Traslacion, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday, January 8. In its special weather forecast,...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday, Jan. 8, expressed support for the creation of a strong joint congressional oversight mechanism to closely monitor the implementation of programs and projects funded under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA), stressing the need to ensure that public funds are...
Senator Joel Villanueva expressed optimism over the implementation of the Doktor Para Sa Bayan law after the program was granted P1.095 billion in funding under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA). "We 're very grateful to President Bongbong Marcos for supporting our Doktor Para Sa...
With just a day left before the Traslacion of the Jesus Nazarene on Friday, Jan. 9, the city of Manila, together with national agencies, has intensified preparations as millions of devotees are anticipated to take part in one of the country’s largest religious gatherings. Manila City Mayor...
The Department of Health (DOH) reminded devotees of the Jesus Nazareno on Thursday, Jan. 8, to prioritize their safety amid the risk of stampede during the 2026 Traslacion procession on Jan. 9, which is expected to draw millions of participants. The Health Department made the statement as it...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced it has launched an internal review and pledged full cooperation with investigators following a Commission on Audit (COA) report flagging P20 billion in unliquidated and delayed education subsidy grants under the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES)...
Hijos ushers assigned to the Quirino Grandstand denied claims of some devotees of line cutting and the implementation of a so-called "prioritization system" for volunteers on Thursday, Jan. 8, following the start of the traditional Pahalik of the image of Jesus Nazareno, attended by thousands. The...
The traditional "Pahalik" (kissing) of the image of the Jesus Nazareno started on Wednesday night, Jan. 7, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, 2 days before the much-anticipated Traslacion of the holy image on Friday, Jan. 9. According to the Manila Police District (MPD), about 4,000 devotees...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, January 7, said it is gearing up for a full-scale medical and humanitarian operation during the 2026 Feast of the Black Nazarene, deploying more than 1,200 personnel to safeguard the millions of devotees expected to participate in one of the country’s...
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported measurable gains in reading outcomes under its Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, signaling early success in nationwide learning reform. In a statement released on Wednesday, January 7, DepEd said the announcement coincides with...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday, January 7, reported ongoing ash emissions at Kanlaon Volcano. Time-lapse footage captured by the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory–Canlaon City (KVO-CC) IP cameras showed grayish plumes rising up to 900 meters above the...
A group of education workers on Wednesday, January 7, branded the Marcos administration’s 2026 national budget as “Binigong Pilipinas,” criticizing what it said were misplaced spending priorities that favor "pork barrel" allocations over education, teachers’ salaries, and basic social...
