The Eastern Police District (EPD) on Thursday, April 2, said it remains on full alert and will continue to ensure the safety and security of residents, travelers, and devotees throughout Holy Week in Metro East cities. The Holy Week security operation, which started on Thursday and will run until...
President Marcos joined the Filipino faithful in observing Maundy Thursday, reminding them of the importance of selfless service. In a Facebook post on April 2, Marcos highlighted that leadership begins with service. "On this Holy Thursday, we are reminded that leadership begins with service....
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is calling on Filipino families to make Holy Week more than just a time for reunions and to center it on prayer and spiritual renewal. CBCP President and Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Garcera said the observance should not be reduced to social...
DRIVING THOUGHTS Family traditions pretty much decide what many of us will be doing today, Holy Thursday, and tomorrow, Good Friday. For a lot of families, it’s the familiar Visita Iglesia—the rounds of seven churches. But this year, I imagine fewer people may be doing it. Fuel prices have...
ROXAS, Isabela – The Land Transportation Office-2 has launched “Oplan: Semana Santa” in the Cagayan Valley region for expected surge of travelers this Holy Week. LTO-Roxas chief Marjhon Deray said the operation began last week with assistance desks set up in strategic locations throughout the...
BACOLOD CITY – The Coast Guard District Southern Visayas (CGDSV) monitored 9,110 travelers across the Negros Island Region (NIR) as of Wednesday, April 1. The CDGSV said 4,331 were outbound passengers and 4,779 were inbound. No maritime incidents were recorded. In line with the Department of...
DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan – The fourth district of Pangasinan is prepared to welcome devotees for Visita Iglesia this Holy Week. Historic and picturesque churches here, Mangaldan, San Fabian, San Jacinto, and Manaoag are open for worship and reflection. The Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary...
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...
