How to make ‘Binisayang’ binignit

Nikki Medalla 03/25/2024

CONSOLACION, Cebu – For Cebuanos, binignit is not just a hearty snack that gives a nostalgic feeling of when we were younger. It symbolizes sacrifice and humility and it is something that always gets talked about during…

Sunny forecast: Holy Week expected to be storm-free

John Eric Mendoza 03/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — This year’s Holy Week could have good weather as forecasters don’t expect any tropical storms to hit the country this week or possibly until the end of March. State meteorologist Obet Badrina said based…

DOT advises public to ‘travel wisely’ this Holy Week

Adrian Parungao 03/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is advising the public to “travel wisely” to ensure safety during the Holy Week celebrations. “Travelers needing accommodation, tours, transportation, and other tourism-related services are strongly advised to patronize…

PRO-7 on Holy Week 2024 security: We are ready

Mark Bandolon 03/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) assured that their 6,000 personnel are ready for Holy Week 2024. They will be deployed starting Sunday, March 24. “I would like to assure everyone that…

Looping children in during the observance of Holy Week

Immae Lachica 03/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The observance of Holy Week in the Philippines is something Filipinos would want to do with their families. While the elder members of each family are very versed in the practices and understanding of…

Holy Week traditions: What is Visita Iglesia?

Pia Piquero 03/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Visita Iglesia is one of the religious traditions observed every Holy Week. It involves visiting and praying in at least 7 different churches, typically done on Maundy Thursday going into Good Friday. Despite…

What are the ingredients in binignit?

Doris C. Bongcac 03/18/2024

(Editors note: This article was originally published on April 11, 2022) MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – It’s that time of year again wherein most, if not all, of the Cebuano families get to prepare binignit (sweet stew). The…

Holy Week 2024: Religious places you can visit in Cebu

Immae Lachica 03/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu has been dubbed as the cradle of Christianity in the Philippines. The title for the Queen City of the South dates back to when the image of the Señor Sto. Niño found its…

PRO-7 to deploy 6,000 security personnel for Holy Week

Emmariel Ares 03/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) will be deploying around 6,000 personnel to secure the observance of Holy Week from Sunday, March 24 until Saturday, March 30, 2024. “We will be…

Holy Week 2024: CCPO prepares for influx of pilgrims at churches, terminals

Emmariel Ares 03/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Holy Week 2024 will be a busy period for Cebu City police who are tasked of securing large crowds visiting churches and those traveling to their respective hometowns. This year’s Holy Week will…

COVID cases slightly up during Holy Week

Dona Passibugan 04/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The daily average number of new COVID-19 cases climbed to 278 during Holy Week, up by 13 percent compared to the previous week’s 246 cases a day. According to the Department of Health’s (DOH)…

PNP: 72 Holy Week deaths due to drowning in 4 regions

John Eric Mendoza 04/10/2023

MANILA, Philippines — (UPDATED 12:42 p.m.) A total of 72 deaths due drowning in four regions were reported and recorded during the Holy Week, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday, April 10, 2023. The PNP said…

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