(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,

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

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)

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)

As the Mass of the Lord’s Supper was celebrated on Holy Thursday, April 2, many may have heard a different sound — not the usual ringing of bells, but the sharp clatter of a wooden clapper marking the solemn transition toward the commemoration of the Lord’s Passion and death. Known as a crotalus, the wooden

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded over 23,000 passengers in ports early Good Friday as it continued monitoring nationwide travel during Holy Week. From midnight to 6 a.m., the PCG recorded 11,418 outbound and 11,677 inbound passengers at ports nationwide. READ: Over 44,000 passengers in ports early Holy Wednesday, says PCG Based

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded over 23,000 passengers in ports early Good Friday as it continued monitoring nationwide travel during Holy Week. From midnight to 6 a.m., the PCG recorded 11,418 outbound and 11,677 inbound passengers at ports nationwide. READ: Over 44,000 passengers in ports early Holy Wednesday, says PCG Based

MANILA, Philippines – Thousands of Catholic faithful gather for Good Friday Mass, marking one of the most solemn days in the Christian calendar. As Filipinos observe Holy Week, many continue age-old practices, including the Visita Iglesia and Stations of the Cross, to express devotion, drawing communities together in remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice. Below is the

ILOILO CITY — Catholic faithful from across Iloilo gathered before daybreak to take part in the solemn Via Crucis (Stations of the Cross) organized by St. Clement’s Church – Redemptorists Iloilo on Good Friday, April 3. The traditional procession began at St. Clement’s Church and wound its way through the seven Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs)

ILOILO CITY — Catholic faithful from across Iloilo gathered before daybreak to take part in the solemn Via Crucis (Stations of the Cross) organized by St. Clement’s Church – Redemptorists Iloilo on Good Friday, April 3. The traditional procession began at St. Clement’s Church and wound its way through the seven Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs)