Holy Week in Bantayan is about solemnity, faith – not fiesta

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With COVID-19 restrictions virtually gone, celebration of the Holy Week in Bantayan, Cebu have returned to normal.  However, its local government as well as parishioners and organizers of its Lenten activities have some…

LOOK: Rare Rafflesia blooms in Davao Oriental protected area

Beatrice Pinlac - @inquirerdotnet 04/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The rare bloom of a Rafflesia – the world’s largest flower with a distinctive rotten odor – has added to the allure of the Aliwagwag Protected Landscape in Cateel, Davao Oriental. The Department of…

PNP patrols metro via ‘Bisikleta Iglesia’

Faith Argosino 04/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Police officers have pedaled across the metropolis amid heightened alert as the public took a break from work and school to observe the Holy Week. Through “Bisikleta Iglesia” – the Philippine National Police’s (PNP)…

LOOK: Paete’s Cenaculo

Ray Soberano - @inquirerdotnet 04/06/2023

PAETE, Laguna—The town of Paete, Laguna, founded in 1580, and known for its artistic woodcarvings and skilled artisans, held its Lenten tradition of the Cenaculo, or the Passion of Christ, starting at one hour past noon of…

DOLE to employers: Workers entitled to Holy Week holiday pay

Zacarian Sarao 04/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday reminded employers on the proper payment of wages for work rendered during the Holy Week from April 6 to  10. April 6, 7 and 10 were declared regular…

Mt. Mayon’s ‘mountain chapel’ gives hope to pilgrims

Ma. April Mier-Manjares @MaAprilMierINQ - @inquirerdotnet 04/06/2023

TABACO CITY— Lami Rivera, 34, and her husband spent Saturday night, April 1, at the Holy Rosary Mountain Chapel in this city, seeking divine intervention and asking God to help them conceive a child. “We’re holding out…

Filipino toymaker creates life-like pet plushies for grieving owners

Reuters 04/06/2023

MANILA — Toymaker David Tan in the Philippines is inundated with requests from heartbroken customers who want to honor their departed pets’ memories with plush toys. Tan and a team of 20 employees use photos sent by…

Ermita fire victims need hygiene kits, other assistance

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWS) head Dr. Ester Concha advises those who plan to donate relief packs and other assistance to the victims of a huge fire that hit…

Capitol to launch new alternative route to Camotes Island

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tourists and locals from Cebu traveling to Camotes Island will now have alternate access to the island. This is as the Cebu Provincial Government and the transport sector, will launch a new route…

LTFRB-7 warns commuters against ‘colorum’ vehicles

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An official of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Central Visayas (LTFRB-7)  urges commuters not to support “colorum” or unregistered vehicles for safety reasons. LTFRB-7 director Eduardo Montealto, Jr. told passengers…

Changing systems

Edilberto C. de Jesus - @inquirerdotnet 04/06/2023

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) offered welcome, timely support to current government efforts at “right-sizing” bureaucracy to improve public service. It announced that taxpayers can now file and pay their taxes in any accredited bank or…

Visita Iglesia: Nuestra Señora de Regla-Parish National Shrine in Lapu-Lapu

Futch Anthony Inso 04/06/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — In the heart of Barangay Poblacion in Lapu-Lapu City lies the Nuestra Señora de Regla Parish National Shrine, the shrine where devotees and pilgrims visit and venerate the image of the Birhen sa…

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