Every Holy Week, something magical happens in Bisaya kitchens. Pots come out, coconut milk simmers, and the sweet, earthy perfume of root crops and ripe bananas fills the air. It can only mean one thing: binignit season is here. This beloved Visayan dessert is a sweet, creamy stew of glutinous rice, tubers, and fruits simmered
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Thursday said there is no tsunami threat to the Philippines following a strong offshore earthquake in Indonesia. “There is no tsunami threat to the Philippines from this earthquake,” Phivolcs said. A magnitude 7.4 quake struck eastern Indonesia early Thursday, according to the United States
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MANILA, Philippines — Warm and generally fair weather will prevail across much of the country on Maundy Thursday due to easterlies, with brief isolated rains possible, according to the state weather bureau. In its latest weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the easterlies are currently affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas,
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Grounded on Sacred Scripture and ancient Christian tradition, Christians including Catholics and Orthodox believe that Jesus Christ gave priests authority to forgive sins.
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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Councilor Dave Tumulak is standing firm on his proposal to increase marathon and fun run permit fees. He brushed off concerns that organizers might transfer events elsewhere and insisted that higher charges were “long overdue” after more than a decade of unchanged rates. The proposed measure, now pending before the City
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Across the Catholic Church, the faithful observe Maundy Thursday in remembrance of Jesus Christ's institution of the Mass and the priesthood through the Last Supper and the Washing of Feet.
Read More »Catholic faithful asked to pray for world peace
MANILA – Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula on Wednesday asked the clergy and the faithful to pray with an additional intention for world peace on Good Friday. “During the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday, I request all parishes and communities to pray an additional intention for world peace. Paschalis Solemnitatis provides that
Read More »Daily Gospel, April 2, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel for April 2, 2026, which is Holy Thursday (Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper). READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 1, 2026 Daily Gospel, March 31, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 13, 1-15. Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had
Read More »CDN Top Stories [April 2]-U.S. to leave Iran ‘very soon’ – Trump
Here’s the rundown of the top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News for Thursday, April 2. Deal or not, Trump says U.S. to leave Iran ‘very soon’ “We’re finishing the job, and I think within maybe two weeks, maybe a couple of days longer, to do the job,” U.S. President Donald Trump said. READ
Read More »Lotto draw results, April 1, 2026
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Check these out. READ MORE: Lotto draw results, March 31, 2026 Lotto draw results, March 30, 2026 PCSO lotto games The PCSO holds five 6-pick number games, the Lotto 6/42, MegaLotto 6/45, SuperLotto 6/49 GrandLotto 6/55 and
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