Malacañang has ordered a half-day work in government offices on Wednesday, April 1, a day before the three-day holiday for the observation of Holy Week begins. Palace Press Officer and Communication Undersecretary Claire Castro announced on Tuesday, March 31, that there will be no work in...
The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Office raised the Blue Alert as part of the preparations for Holy Week 2026, signaling heightened readiness across the capital for any emergency or unforeseen event during the religious observances. The Blue Alert was announced on Tuesday,...
Fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) warned on Tuesday, March 31, that fish prices may further increase during Holy Week due to higher demand and rising fuel costs. In a statement, the group said the ongoing oil price shock has “drastically...
As churches fill and families travel to provinces for traditional Holy Week observances, many Filipinos will once again spend long hours under the sun during one of the hottest times of the year. With warm and humid conditions expected across most of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric,...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The town of Matnog in Sorsogon province is ready for the influx of people this Holy Week. Mayor Bobet Lee Rodrigueza said that security measures are in place at Matnog Port, particularly with the expected surge of travelers from Luzon bound for the Visayas and Mindanao. The...
President Marcos said he will be in Ilocos Norte for the Holy Week. He will, however, be back in Manila by the weekend. "Holy week, I will spend a few days in Ilocos Norte and I will be back in Manila by the weekend," Marcos said in an interview on the sidelines of the opening of a new segment of...
BULACAN - An estimated 2,000 people gathered at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium last Saturday not merely to watch, but to feel, remember, and heal. That is exactly what happened at Oasis of Love Manila’s “Senakulo: A Healing Concert.” As the head servant of Oasis of Love, I am very grateful...
CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol is ready for the influx of tourists this Holy Week. Coordinated preparations across tourism, transport, and accommodation sectors have been conducted to ensure a safe, seamless, and spiritually enriching experience for both domestic pilgrims and international...
CEBU CITY – Nine Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers tested positive for illegal drug use in surprise drug tests in two major terminals here on Monday, March 30. A total of 412 PUV drivers and conductors at the South Bus Terminal and North Bus Terminal underwent random drug tests, said Leia...
DAVAO CITY – The Archdiocese of Davao called on the faithful on Monday, March 30, to practice responsible travel and simplicity this Holy Week amid global hardships, including the ongoing war in the Middle East. Archbishop of Davao Romulo G. Valles reminded Catholics to do what they can to help...
ILOILO CITY – Six Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers tested positive for illegal drugs during a random drug test conducted in Western Visayas on Monday, March 30. Five of them tested positive for alleged use of shabu while the other tested positive for alleged use of marijuana. Known as...
Toyota Motor Philippines will offer free emergency roadside assistance from April 2 to 5, 2026, with support points to be activated across parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao during the Holy Week travel period. Participating dealer locations include Toyota Abad Santos, Toyota Alabang, Toyota...
