MANILA, Philippines — The National Maritime Council (NMC) has strongly condemned a series of “aggressive and dangerous” actions by Chinese maritime forces against Philippine vessels, personnel, and local fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea throughout March. In a statement issued on Thursday, the President-led council cited multiple incidents involving the China Coast Guard, the People’s

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos reminded the Filipino faithful of the importance of selfless service as the country observes Maundy Thursday. Marcos said on Thursday morning via social media, “On this [Maundy] Thursday, we are reminded that leadership begins with service. Caring for others and putting their needs before our own,” Marcos said in

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu -The local government of Alicia in Bohol Province is urging those who plan to go hiking this Holy Week to divert to the Balisa Hills while the Panoramic Park remains closed following a grass fire on Wednesday. “Sa mga gusto mo-hiking og short route, open ang Alicia Balisa Hills ug wala kini

Editor’s note: Can Filipinos abroad observe the Holy Week tradition of Visita Iglesia on Maundy Thursday where they are? In particular countries, they can. As shown by overseas Filipino worker (OFW) and J1 teacher Patrick Salinas, who is based in Las Vegas, in the United States in this 2024 article of Jessa Ngojo, who was

WASHINGTON, United States — ”Is Netanyahu real or AI?” an internet headline blared, pointing to a video that supposedly showed the Israeli prime minister with six fingers. But the clip was real. Speculation spiraled online that Netanyahu might be dead or wounded in an Iranian strike and that Israel was covering it up with a

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula encouraged fellow members of the clergy to confront and address their mental and emotional challenges, noting that about 18 percent of Filipino priests reported psychological distress in a recent survey. “Recently, many priests have reported episodes of depression, anxiety, loneliness, grief, burnout and compassion fatigue,” he said

PUERTO GALERA, Oriental Mindoro – The recent fare increases brought by the rising prices of petroleum products had heavily impacted tourist arrivals in this popular summer destination, a resort manager said. Gloria Basconcillo of the White Beach Resort Bar and Restaurant said that compared to last year, arrivals this summer of 2026 are lesser. “Compared

MANILA, Philippines – As Filipinos observe Maundy Thursday, attention is also focused on unrelenting rising costs of fuel, which continues to weigh heavily on transport workers and household budgets. Motorists and commuters alike are bracing for a possible adjustments next week amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. Below are the prevailing prices monitored and gathered

MANILA, Philippines — The service contracting program for public utility vehicles (PUVs), which provides commuters free rides, should be expanded to ease the impact of the fuel price crisis on both drivers and passengers, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima said. In a statement released on Wednesday, De Lima said she has filed House Resolution

MANILA, Philippines — The M/V Starlite Saga has been granted a special permit by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to service the Batangas-Calapan route and vice versa to address the shortage of vessels following the suspension of operations of OceanJet vessels on the same route.  Marina said it approved the special permit for the vessel