Caritas Philippines, the humanitarian and development arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), on Sunday, March 31, encouraged the public to embrace the message of a new beginning that reflects the Easter season. (Photo from Caritas) In a statement, Caritas Philippines...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to remember Easter as the fulfillment of promise of Jesus Christ to the humanity—that he will rise again and deliver eternal salvation for all. In his message, the President said Easter "reminds us that, while faith, devotion, and...
Easter and eggs often go hand in hand. In Pagan beliefs, eggs represented fertility and restoration of Earth as they welcomed the spring season. This belief was adopted by Christians, and they believed that Jesus Christ resurrected Easter Sunday. The cracking of the egg became a metaphor for...
Illustration from Freepik On the eve of the Easter holiday, a lone hare stands and looks at a job well done. Eggs are seen laid out all over the fields, the result of an entire night’s worth of work. For the Easter Bunny, the Easter holiday is no simple task. It entails a worldwide route,...
SANTA MARIA, Ilocos Sur – The Balicucha Festival showcasing rich religious and cultural practices and products, specifically the Balicucha or sugarcane candy, here unwraps on Easter Sunday. SANTA Maria, Ilocos Sur municipal hall (Now Na Sta. Maria Ilocos Sur FB) Mayor Brigido “Boy” Camarillo...
As the Easter holiday draws near, malls are preparing to host a range of thrilling and “egg-cellent” Easter celebrations. One particularly beloved tradition found in numerous malls involves offering interactive and immersive events that bring delight to kids, adults and kids-at-heart. Here is a...
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,...
The Manila Hotel invites families to an outer space adventure with Easter Eggspedition, a cosmic event that promises a day brimming with joy, excitement, and unforgettable memories for all. Blasting off at the Fiesta Pavilion on March 31, 2024 from 1 p.m to 5 p.m, Easter Eggspedition offers...
Kean Baclaan scored the last five points as National University completed a comeback from down 21 points for a hard-earned 82-79 triumph over St. Clare College of Caloocan, Sunday, June 4, at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan to claim a share of second in Group II of the 2023 Filoil EcoOil Preseason...
ILIGAN CITY – A seven-year-old boy drowned in Barangay Tomas Cabili here on Easter Sunday. The father of the victim from Barangay Tomas Cabili told police that his son was swimming in the beach at around 1 p.m. when he suddenly disappeared. Iligan City Police Office (ICPO) spokesperson Police...
ALABAT, Quezon – Four persons were rescued from a boat that capsized in Lamon Bay in Atimonan, Quezon on Easter Sunday. The Alabat police identified them as Godfrey Almojar, 45, boat captain; and boat crew Rolly Onoya, 20, single, and Mark Aron Mafe, 18, single, residents of Barangay 3...
Featured image: ICONIC HOLIDAY SYMBOL Russel Brand lends his voice to the iconic holiday symbol in the 2011 film Hop By Poch Eulalia While growing up, I’d often hear some priests spout a common rant during mass throughout their sermons for the Lenten season about the Easter Bunny. The Easter...
