CEBU CITY, Philippines— Processions are one of the most sacred and solemn events done by Catholics during religious dates such as the Holy Week. A Holy Week procession in Brgy. Calvario in Bulacan is making rounds on…
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call to exercise hope against “the violence of war that kills and destroys,’’ saying “we need this song of hope today” as…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — ‘Hasil Hard.’ Remember this very famous line we’ve been hearing during pandemic days? The skits that went along with it did not just make us laugh, but also made us realize how this…
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Resort owners in San Felipe, Zambales—renowned for its surfing spots and relaxed coastal vibe—have so far recorded over 10,000 tourists as of Black Saturday, according to partial reports submitted to local tourism authorities.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Twelve individuals remain in police custody after they were caught engaging in “tigbakay,” or illegal cockfighting, during a Holy Week police operation in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City, on Thursday, April 2. The arrests…
MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Good Friday said that while hot and dry weather is forecast across the country on Black Saturday, localized thunderstorms and cloudy skies are possible, especially in Visayas and Mindanao.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Just like any Holy Week in Cebu, one thing is always present on the table—binignit. But over the years, one simple question has stirred curiosity among Cebuanos: what really is the correct color of binignit?…
Good Friday is considered for many as one of the holiest days of the liturgical year. Part of the Triduum, Good Friday is the day the Church turns its attention to the cross on Calvary. It is the somber…
(Editor’s note: This article was originally published in March 2024) CEBU CITY, Philippines — Contrary to popular notion, the town of Bantayan in northern Cebu does not celebrate its fiesta during Holy Week. In fact, both its…
Editor’s note: Can Filipinos abroad observe the Holy Week tradition of Visita Iglesia on Maundy Thursday where they are? In particular countries, they can. As shown by overseas Filipino worker (OFW) and J1 teacher Patrick Salinas, who…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos reminded the Filipino faithful of the importance of selfless service as the country observes Maundy Thursday. Marcos said on Thursday morning via social media, “On this [Maundy] Thursday, we are reminded…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has reiterated to all employers that they should comply with the proper pay rules in observance of the regular holidays and special non-working holiday for the month…
