ILOILO CITY – A total of 3,674 policemen and law enforcement personnel were deployed to secure the Holy Week in Western Visayas. The Police Regional Office-6 led by Police Brig. Gen. Josefino Ligan has ordered the strict implementation of all security and public safety measures. “As we observe...
A number of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers were tested positive for illegal drug use during the random screening in parts of the country amid the Holy Week exodus of travelers, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) confirmed on Wednesday, April 1. During the first day of “Oplan...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office here said the damaged Samar section of Maharlika Highway is cleared from obstructions this Holy Week, heeding the directive of Secretary Vince Dizon. DPWH Eastern Visayas Regional Director Edgar Tabacon said they...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-8 is in on full alert for the Holy Week from March 31 to April 5 in Eastern Visayas following the directive of Philippine National Police chief Police Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. to step up security measures to ensure a safe and peaceful observance...
Five individuals were reported hurt following a road crash between a motorcycle and a tricycle along Road 10 at the corner of Pacheco Street in Manila on Tuesday, March 31, the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) said. According to the initial report, a 42-year-old man...
While many Filipinos take time off to return to their provinces or observe Holy Week traditions, operations at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continue under a reduced workforce to ensure that essential services remain available. To ensure continuity of key services, the...
The Manila local government will implement a work-from-home arrangement and half-day work schedule on Wednesday, April 1, in line with a directive from Malacañang, ahead of the observance of Holy Week . Under Memorandum Circular No. 116 issued by the Office of the President , all offices under...
Holy Week remains one of the busiest travel seasons in the Philippines, as many Filipinos take the opportunity to unwind, reflect, and reconnect with family and loved ones. While most travelers focus on destinations, accommodations, and itineraries, one essential aspect is often...
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro has urged detractors, including bashers, to "permanently stop" politicizing things. In time for the Holy Week, Castro also called on bashers to stop spreading negativity. "Ibig sabihin kapag basher, walang maibibigay na matinong...
MG Philippines will run its 2026 Holy Week Motorist Assistance Program from April 2 to 5, with selected dealerships staying open and support points positioned for customers traveling during the long break. The program covers Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, when vehicle volume typically rises as...
Chevrolet Philippines will run its Road Care Program during the Holy Week travel period, with assistance stations set up along key Luzon routes on April 2, 4, and 5, 2026. The company said participating stations will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will offer complimentary safety checks,...
More than two decades since tragedy shadowed a quiet island in Palawan, actor Dominic Ochoa still moves through life with the hush of that fateful Holy Week lingering within him, remembering not only the sudden, irreparable loss of his closest friend, but also the long, restless echo of questions...
