As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East heighten risks to thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the region, a new study suggests that OFWs view credible government leadership as a key factor to gaining migrant trust and implementing truly effective support services for OFWs. The...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday, April 14, explained why air quality readings in Navotas remained at “good” to “fair” levels despite lingering smoke from a recent landfill fire. To recall, the Navotas City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office...
K-pop boy band Monsta X returned to the US TV show “Good Morning America” after about six years. To mark the release of their third English-language album “Unfold,” Monsta X staged a riveting live performance and shared their excitement for their ongoing world tour, “The X : Nexus.”...
The World Bank approved another $600-million loan for the Philippines last Good Friday, April 3—this time to fund efforts to improve the country’s education system. In a statement published on Monday, April 6, the Washington-based multilateral lender said over 21 million K-10 students and...
BACOLOD CITY – Around 15,000 devotees trekked to Glory Hill in Sitio Mantuhod, Barangay Mansablay, Isabela, Negros Occidental as part of their Holy Week pilgrimage on Good Friday. Mayor Miguel Angelo Yulo and father fifth district Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo III were among those who trekked to...
An argument over their stores ' locations led a 57-year-old vendor to stab his fellow vendor with a box cutter in front of Tondo Church on Chacon Street in Tondo, Manila, on Friday, April 3. According to the Manila Police District (MPD), the suspect, identified as alias "Rey," and the...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the arrest of a man caught stealing cables from a traffic light operated by the agency at the E. Rodriguez-Araneta intersection in Quezon City on Good Friday, April 3. Based on the police report, the suspect was caught by an MMDA site...
BACOLOD CITY – Hundreds of faithful from this city joined the Good Friday procession featuring antique carriages with images portraying the Passion of Christ organized by the San Sebastian Cathedral. Monsignor Ronald Quijano’s homily on the Liturgy of the Lord 's Passion emphasized: “To...
TIAONG, Quezon – Hundreds of devotees joined the procession here on Good Friday. The procession featured antique carriages with images depicting the Passion of Christ from the Escudero and other prominent families. The procession was a joint undertaking of the local government unit headed by...
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Hundreds of devotees trooped to this city to witness Maleldo or the reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday. Ruben Enaje, 65, was nailed to the cross on his 37th year portraying Christ in Barangay San Pedro Cutud. Two other penitents were also...
In time for the solemn reflection of Holy Week, Waterwalk Records presents two deeply moving worship songs that speak to faith, surrender, and redemption: “Jesus,” available on all streaming platforms on March 30, 2026; and “Break Me,” to be released today, April 3, 2026 (Good Friday). ...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Good Friday, April 3, warned of hot and humid weather conditions across most parts of the country as easterlies continue to dominate the prevailing weather system. In its weather forecast, PAGASA said the...
