The Manila Hotel revives pre-pandemic traditions in observance of Lent and to celebrate Easter. With an array of activities for its staycation, dining, and walk-in guests, and even those staying at home, the iconic hotel gives city folk and those wo prefer to stay in Metro Manila options for the...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Friday, April 8, that it is coordinating with partner government agencies to prepare for the influx of passengers this upcoming Holy Week. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) LTFRB Executive Director Kristina Cassion said that the...
Caritas Tarlac has asked the faithful to make the Lenten practices more meaningful by supporting Alay Kapwa. FB_IMG_1649394202327 "This Palm Sunday is Alay Kapwa Sunday. Let’s all do our share of giving and sharing.. Your generosity will go a long way to better the lives of others," it said in a...
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and its partner government agencies conducted simultaneous surprise mandatory drug tests of bus drivers and conductors on Friday, Aprip 8, to ensure the safety of the riding public trooping to the provinces for the Holy Week season break. PDEA Director...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has increased the number of flights on several domestic routes in line with increased travel demand for the Holy Week. 76915 Effective today, Friday, April 8, the flag carrier increased its flight frequency between Manila and Bacolod to five times daily from thrice daily....
President Duterte will most likely stay in his hometown of Davao City during the Holy Week like in the previous years, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said. President Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with key government officials at the Malacañan Palace on April 5,...
Fearing a possible Covid-19 surge due to Holy Week practices, the Department of Health (DOH) has told the public not to kiss statues of saints as the dreaded disease can be transmitted through droplet infection. Lent (Photo courtesy of Catholic Online) With this, DOH Spokesperson Maria Rosario S....
76296 MPTC prepared for biggest Holy Week traffic surge By Emmie V. Abadilla Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) is prepared for the biggest surge in Holy Week traffic yet, as vacationers and pilgrims take to the roads again after two years of pandemic lockdowns. With the downgrade of...
The Department of Health (DOH) encouraged the different Covid-19 vaccination sites in the country to continue their operations during the Holy Week in order to provide protection to more people against the disease. Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in...
The Manila Cathedral in Intramuros will soon have the image of the “Homeless Jesus," the famous sculpture of Timothy P. Schmalz. Photo Manila Cathedral FB Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula will unveil and bless the image on April 10, Palm Sunday, before the 10 a.m. Holy Mass at the...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is prepared for the anticipated heavy traffic as Filipinos observe the upcoming Holy Week, it said on Friday, March 1. MMDA General Manager Frisco San Juan (Photo screen grabbed from Laging Handa briefing) MMDA General Manager Frisco San Juan...
Bayard Assumption Publication has recently launched an online series by giving free content for spiritual accompaniment for Lent and Easter. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle and Fr. Bernard Holzer (Photo from CBCP News) "Our deepest desire is to help the faithful to live a meaningful Lent and Holy Week,...
