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Quezon farmers turn to ‘Pasyon’ to sustain fight for land and justice

LUCENA CITY — Farmers in Sariaya, Quezon, who lost their land following the revocation of their Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs), have turned to the Holy Week tradition of reading the “Pasyong Mahal” to draw strength as they continue their fight to reclaim their farms. “Their observance of Holy Week through the pasyon is

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Veteran ‘Kristo’ ends 37-year crucifixion on Good Friday

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO— After four years of planning to end his devotion of real-life crucifixion, Ruben Enaje is finally stepping away, performing it for the 37th and final time this Good Friday, April 3. READ: Hijos del Nazareno urge silence prayer in Good Friday procession For the final rite on a Calvary-like hill in

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Robin Padilla Sparks Heated Debate Over Death Penalty Return

Death Penalty Back in Spotlight After Robin Padilla’s Bold Stand ROBIN PADILLA – Senator Robin Padilla has once again ignited public discourse after making a bold statement on the country’s worsening crime situation. Senator Robin Padilla has once again stirred public debate after renewing his call to reinstate the death penalty in the Philippines, citing ... Read more

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Bongbong Marcos Urges Filipinos to Embrace Faith & Compassion This Good Friday

Bongbong Marcos Sends Powerful Good Friday Message BONGBONG MARCOS – As Filipinos mark the solemn observance of Good Friday, a heartfelt message from President Marcos is capturing widespread attention. During the solemn observance of Good Friday, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered a meaningful message to the faithful, calling for deeper reflection and renewed spiritual values. In ... Read more

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Homeless man held after stone attack on bar owners in Pattaya

Two beer bar owners were injured after a homeless man threw stones at their motorbike in Pattaya yesterday, April 2, while they were riding home on Khao Phra Tamnak Road in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. Police from Pattaya City Police Station said they were called to the scene before the bend near …

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Burmese mother confesses to killing 7 year old daughter in Bangkok

Police arrested a Burmese woman on Koh Larn in Chon Buri yesterday, April 2, after she killed her seven year old daughter at a house in Min Buri district, Bangkok. The case came to light on Tuesday, March 31, when a Burmese grandmother brought the seven year old child, identified as Su, to Synphaet Seriruk …

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EXPLAINER: Holy Week in Bantayan is not ‘fiesta’

(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 local governments and the Roman Catholic church there work hand-in-hand in debunking this myth and remind guests that,

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Heat indices: Cebu, other PH areas to reach ‘extreme caution’ on April 3

MANILA, Philippines — The heat index of Cebu is expected to hit the “extreme caution’ category as it is among the many areas in the country with heat indices expected to reach that level on Good Friday, April 3, according to the state weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on

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Overcharging taxi drivers: LTFRB to file criminal charges

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is crafting a new policy that would allow the immediate filing of criminal charges against drivers caught overcharging passengers and impoundment of their taxi units. The move comes as authorities seek to address repeated complaints involving abusive practices by public utility vehicle (PUV)

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