A search operation is ongoing after a 70-year-old local fisherman was reportedly swept off rocks by waves while angling at Herolds Bay.
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Read More »Philippines seeks safe passage for oil in Iran meeting
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has sought safe passage for desperately needed oil shipments in a meeting with Iran, a presidential spokeswoman said Wednesday, as the import-dependent archipelago jockeys with other regional countries for fuel. The price of fuel has hit historic highs in the Philippines since treaty ally the United States and Israel launched
Read More »BFP: Cebu City saw fires on most days in March
CEBU CITY, Philippines — If March had been counted by days with at least one fire in Cebu City, only five days would have been left unmarked. This comes as the Bureau of Fire Protection Cebu City logged 26 fire incidents across the month, with some days seeing multiple blazes. But a closer look at
Read More »Aircraft crash-lands at Busuanga airport in Palawan on Maundy Thursday
MANILA, Philippines — An aircraft crash-landed on Road 08 of Busuanga airport in Coron, Palawan, prompting the temporary suspension of operations and diversion of several flights. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) said the incident happened at approximately 11:34 a.m. on Maundy Thursday. Authorities have not yet confirmed the type of aircraft involved
Read More »Shellfish ban remains up in Eastern Samar bay due to red tide – BFAR
TACLOBAN CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Eastern Visayas has maintained a shellfish ban in Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar after laboratory tests confirmed the continued presence of red tide toxins, according to an advisory issued on March 31. BFAR reported that shellfish meat samples collected from Matarinao Bay—covering the
Read More »Puerto Galera cracks down on ferry ticket scalping amid tourist surge
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Puerto Galera government has cracked down on the scalping of ferry tickets and the overpricing of water taxi services to protect tourists and preserve the integrity of its local travel industry. Mayor Robinhood Ylagan signed Executive Order No. 30-2026 on March 31, targeting “deceptive, unfair, and unconscionable sales practices”
Read More »Chrism Mass explained: Why priests renew their promises
Every year, from Holy Monday to Holy Thursday, dioceses in the Philippines and around the world celebrate the Chrism Mass — a solemn liturgy marked not only by the blessing of sacred oils but also by the renewal of priestly promises. This renewal is not merely ceremonial. It is a profound act rooted in the
Read More »Light traffic seen along NLEX on Maundy Thursday afternoon
MANILA, Philippines — Light traffic with no congestion was observed along toll plazas and interchanges of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) on Maundy Thursday afternoon. READ: Terminal case: As fuel cost soats, car owners taking bus instead In a live traffic update, NLEX Corporation reported smooth flow of vehicles across key areas, with footage showing
Read More »Holy Thursday Mass — The “Chrism Mass” & the “Mass of the Lord’s Supper”
Guide on Holy Thursday Mass & their Significance HOLY THURSDAY MASS – The Catholic Church holds only two (2) types of mass during Thursday of the Lenten weak, the Chrism Mass and the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. All over the world, Christians pause to honor the passion and death of Jesus Christ, the Son ... Read more
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