Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. It commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, fulfilling an ancient prophecy that would ultimately lead to His crucifixion and resurrection. In the Bible, the crowd welcomed the Messiah by laying down palm branches—symbols of...
(File photo) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will be on a heightened alert status next week in preparation for this year’s observance of Holy Week. PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan said coast guard districts, stations, and sub-stations nationwide will be placed on heightened alert from...
Nature lovers have found a serene place to spend their vacation, in a village in Tanay, Rizal, ahead of the Lenten break. The office of Tanay Mayor Rafael “Lito” Tanjuatco announced that the influx of the tourists to the campsites in Barangay San Andres, Tanay, Rizal has made...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is eyeing the deployment of veterinarians in its ports in ensuring the protection and care of fur babies and other pets that will travel along with their owners during the Lenten break. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the intention is for...
Bangus, tilapia, galunggong, and other leading fish prices are increasing as holy week approaches. Since most Filipinos practice fasting and abstinence during the Lenten season, public markets, like the Paco Market prepare for the rising demand as early as Saturday, March 23. The Department of...
The House plenary hall (Contributed photo) The House of Representatives is still technically at work during the five-week Lenten break. This, after the House leadership permitted all standing and special committees to conduct hearings...
Mayor Eric Olivarez with Duty Free Philippines Corporation President and COO Vincent Pelagio Angala at the opening of Pasiong Palanyag Exhibit (Photo courtesy of Parañaque PIO) The Parañaque city government launched the first “Pasiong Palanyag” exhibit in observance of the Lenten...
CABANATUAN City, Nueva Ecija – The Lenten season in this province was generally peaceful, police said on Easter Sunday. Provincial police chief Col. Richard Caballero cited this was a result of the effective police security coverage. Caballero added that they have been continuously conducting...
On Good Friday, Vice President Sara Duterte expressed hopes that the Lenten season would guide Catholic faithful to set aside differences and uphold solidarity in building a just and humane society. "These recent years, our strong faith as a nation has allowed us to display resiliency despite the...
As Filipinos, particularly Catholics, go on vacation in light of the Holy Week, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) shared tips to help the public stay safe amid the Lenten season. * An Anti-Narcotics K9 of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) sniffs bags of passengers at a bus...
As the 40-day Lenten season begins, Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay, Palawan Bishop Broderick Pabillo called on the faithful to observe and support the “No Meat Friday” campaign of the Catholic Church. The chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference Philippines—Episcopal Office on...
Today, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of the Lenten season. It is a reminder — a restart for some of the Catholic faithful — to repent one’s sins, to reflect on the purpose of one’s life, and to renew the vow to serve in the ministry of God. In the Philippines, Ash Wednesday bears...
