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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored 22,422 passengers traveling through seaports nationwide on Palm Sunday, April 13. In an advisory, PCG said 12,899 passengers were traveling outbound, while 9,523 were inbound. The agency has…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With every swift, practiced stroke, Mary Grace Malinao folds and cuts the slender palm fronds, her fingers weaving them into intricate shapes that resemble crosses, flowers, and hearts. There is no hesitation in…
MANILA – A Catholic priest on Saturday said blessed palm fronds are not mere ornaments but a reminder to the faithful of the importance of accepting Jesus Christ into their lives. “Blest palm fronds are not to…
Last week, I sat as thesis defense panelist for Camyl Fernandez and Ysobelle Joseph, both AB Communication seniors, who studied how 40 to 59-year-olds perceive a Department of Health (DOH) vaccine advocacy video. The students surveyed hundreds…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Palm Sunday enjoined Filipinos to “‘become better agents of change and conveyors of truth” as the nation marls the start of the observance of Holy Week. In a statement,…
The story is told about a boss who asked his employee if he believed in life after death. When he responded “no,” the boss said: “Guess what? After you got permission to go to his funeral, he…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has already laid out its security plan for summer including Holy Week. This was confirmed by Police Colonel Elmer Lim, city director of LCPO. Lim said that…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — As Catholics look forward to Palm Sunday that marks the official start of the Holy Week celebration now that pandemic restrictions have been eased, vendors like Nerry Vidal also hope to earn more…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebuano faithfuls are urged to give time to celebrate the essence of Holy Week. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma made this reminder during his Palm Sunday Mass at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral on March…
The story is told about an old man who was asked how he remained healthy. “Walking every day,” he said. When asked why his wife is healthy too, he said: “She walks too… to follow me, and…
Palm trees are exotic plants native to countries with warmer climates. With 2600 species, some varieties are suitable for use as houseplants to decorate homes. The most well-known varieties are the date palm and the coconut tree…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The sight of faithful carrying palm fronds weaved as crosses to church on a Palm Sunday ushers the start of the Holy Week and nearing the end of the season of Lent. For…
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