The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported no significant rise in the number of arriving passengers on Maundy Thursday, April 14. (File photo courtesy of Department of Foreign Affairs) BI port operations chief Carlos Capulong said nationwide total arrivals for Thursday stood at 12,464 similar to the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored more than 33,000 passengers in various ports nationwide on Good Friday, April 15. Passengers await for instructions at the Port of Romblon as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspends all sea trips to Eastern Samar, the rest of Samar, Northern Samar,...
Pateros Mayor Miguel Ponce III reminded people to continue wearing face masks as they observe Holy Week to prevent the spread of Covid-19. He said Pateros is “zero Covid-19” but other local government units still have cases. Palm Sunday at San Roque Parish in Pateros (Photo from San Roque...
Re-electionist Senator Leila De Lima on Thursday called on Filipinos to take the time to reflect and pray for justice and peace to happen in the country and abroad. De Lima made the call in her Lenten message this Holy Week, saying this solemn occasion should be a time for people to renew and...
A Catholic priest has asked the faithful to spread Christ's Good News and not fake news this Holy Week. Photo Sts Peter and Paul Parish FB Msgr. Pedro Gerardo Santos, parish priest of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Makati City, issued the call after learning that some residences were asked to switch...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan urged voters to use the Holy Week to reflect on their choices in the upcoming May elections. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Team Kiko) “This Holy Week break, let us reflect and find enlightenment so that we will...
The Las Pinas city government announced the suspension of vaccination activities against Covid-19 in all vaccination sites in the city on April 14 to 16. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the vaccinations will resume on Sunday, April 17. Aguilar said the vaccination activity was suspended for three days in...
The Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory (QCJMD) on Tuesday, April 12, held the “Pabasa ng Pasyon” as part of its activities for the Holy Week where a total of 416 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) participated. The “Pabasa ng Pasyon” or “Pabasa” is an old Filipino Catholic tradition during...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano announced on Wednesday, April 13, that offices at the City Hall will be closed on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday in observance of the Holy Week. Rubiano said regular work at the City Hall offices will resume on Monday, April 18. She said services continued on...
Before taking a campaign break for the Holy Week, Vice President Leni Robredo visited Catanduanes and Masbate provinces to campaign before her fellow Bicolanos as the country inches closer to the May 9 elections. Vice President Leni Robredo shakes the hands of Catandunganons during the Leni-Kiko...
The Muntinlupa City government has suspended work for all of its employees from noon on April 13, Holy Wednesday. “Work in the City Government of Muntinlupa shall only be from 8 a.m. to 12 nn on 13 April 2022, Holy Wednesday. This shall afford all employees greater opportunity to observe the...
Candidates in the May 2022 polls take note. Comelec/MB Campaigning is not allowed on Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Based on Resolution No. 10730 or the “Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Fair Elections Act in connection with the May 2022 polls" of the Commission on Elections (Comelec),...
