Holy Week 2025 observance in Central Visayas ‘safe and solemn’

Emmariel Ares 04/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The observance of Holy Week in Central Visayas this year was marked by zero major incidents as residents observed various religious activities. The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) announced that the…

Cebu weather: Warm, cloudy weather ahead for Cebu – Pagasa

Pia Piquero 04/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As Holy Week continues, warm and humid weather is forecasted to persist across Cebu and the rest of the Visayas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).  This is…

Rama: Take my name off — ‘Buhing Kalbaryo’ is about the people

Pia Piquero 04/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Overall chairman and former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama wants his name out of the spotlight in future stagings of Buhing Kalbaryo. He said the decades-old Lenten street play should no longer be…

Holy Week drowning: 15 dead due to drowning – PNP

Jason Sigales 04/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded 15 deaths due to drowning during the Holy Week. In a statement on Good Friday, the PNP said that the Holy Week drowning fatalities involved eight minors and…

‘Buhing Kalbaryo’: Sweat, tears, and faith on Cebu City’s streets

Pia Piquero, Pinky Rondina 04/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It was nearing noon, and the sun hung high over Barangay San Nicolas Proper when the clash of spears, the wails of bystanders, and the scrape of sandals against the sunbaked asphalt signaled…

Palma urges faithful to reflect on Christ’s love this Holy Week

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As the long weekend begins for this year’s Holy Week, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma urged faithful to take this opportunity to reflect on Jesus Christ’s love. Palma on Maundy Thursday, April 17, led the…

PH ports see over 60,000 travelers on Maundy Thursday – PCG

Charie Abarca - @inquirerdotnet 04/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines — More than 60,000 passengers in ports nationwide have so far been recorded by the Philippine Coast Guard (PGC) on Maundy Thursday. In a situation report on Thursday, the PCG said the total number of…

Marcos to Filipinos: Choose peace, safety on Maundy Thursday

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 04/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Maundy Thursday encouraged Filipinos to embrace peace and safety during the observance of Holy Week, a deeply significant time for the predominantly Catholic Philippines. “Ngayong Mahal na Araw, piliin…

Santa Fe: Visionaries are taking the passion play to a whole new level

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For decades, the town of Santa Fe in Bantayan Island has been known as Cebu’s own tropical paradise in the north. The mere mention of its name usually evokes images of the inviting…

Trekking, pilgrimage banned at Mt. Kanlaon this Holy Week

Carla Gomez 04/16/2025

BACOLOD CITY — Trekking and pilgrimages remain strictly prohibited at Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island, including this Holy Week. The Regional Task Force Kanlaon, in a memorandum issued on April 12, reiterated that any pilgrimage and trekking,…

Planning a Visita Iglesia route in Cebu City? Read on!

Immae Lachica 04/16/2025

Visita Iglesia is a Holy Week tradition where Catholics visit seven churches to pray and reflect.  In Cebu City, there’s no shortage of historic and beautiful churches that offer both spiritual depth and architectural charm.  READ: Holy…

Discover Easter celebrations for the whole family at The Mall | NUSTAR

Audrey Mae A. Gomez 04/16/2025

As Holy Week unfolds, a sense of reflection and renewal fills the air. While some seek quiet moments of prayer, others look forward to simply slowing down.  This season, The Mall | NUSTAR offers a space where…

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