State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expanded its service channels for members and pensioners from March 30 to April 1, offering more digital and on-site options during the Holy Week period. In a statement on Saturday, March 28, GSIS said th is move aligns with...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) placed all its operating units on a heightened alert on Saturday, March 28, as it rolled out “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa 2026,” deploying 17,000 personnel to secure ports and coastal areas nationwide. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said the...
San Miguel Corp. (SMC)-led operator New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) expects more than 1.35 million passengers to pass through main gateway Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) during the Holy Week travel period from March 28 to April 5, slightly higher than last year’s level. For the nine-day...
ILOILO CITY – A town in the island-province of Guimaras is preparing for Pagtaltal sa Balaan Bukid 2026, the reenactment of the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Mayor John Edward Gando of Jordan is inviting devotees to witness the 48th Pagtaltal on Good Friday, April 3, that will...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has granted a total of 1,297 permits for passenger buses in anticipation of an influx of more passengers during the Holy Week exodus. LTFRB chairperson Vigor D. Mendoza II said they are anticipating more passengers this year as motor...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will undertake rehabilitation works on Rosario Bridge along Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City during Holy Week while maintaining traffic flow to minimize disruption to motorists. The agency said the project, which involves deck slab waterproofing and...
IT 'S THE SMALL THINGS Next Sunday is Easter Sunday, and this coming week is Holy Week – the most eventful week for the Catholic church, but also, one of the slowest, and quietest weeks in the Philippines. A lot of people take advantage of it to go out of town, and plan vacations, while...
TACLOBAN CITY – A total of 2,260 police personnel will be deployed to ensure a safe and orderly Holy Week in Eastern Visayas. Police Brig. Gen. Jayson Capoy, Police Regional Office-8 director, said that they will be strategically assigned to key gathering spots throughout the region starting...
The Cavite Police Provincial Office (Cavite PPO) is on full alert starting Friday, March 27, to ensure a peaceful observance of Holy Week throughout the province. Cavite PPO Director Col. Ariel R. Red has directed all municipal and component city police stations, as well as operational support...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has restored safer driving conditions along MIA Road in Pasay City following the repair of hazardous drainage covers ahead of the anticipated increase in motorists during the Holy Week travel period. A concerned citizen raised the issue on social...
Most parts of the country will experience generally fair weather during Holy Week with only isolated rain showers expected in the afternoons or evenings, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In its weekly outlook for March 27 to April 3,...
CARMONA CITY, Cavite – A Lenten exhibit at the Hon. Marciano Mapanoo Park is drawing visitors, offering a space for reflection and hope amid trying times. The Cordero: 11th Lenten Exhibit, which was opened to the public on March 22, features 41 religious statues arranged in various scenes...
