Filipino Catholics throng Manila streets to honor Black Nazarene
MANILA, The Philippines: More than six million Filipino Catholic devotees gathered for this year's procession to honor the Black Nazarene, transforming the streets of Manila into a vibrant display of religious devotion. The centuries-old tradition, which pays homage to the black wooden statue of Jesus Christ believed to possess healing powers, drew massive numbers, resuming after a three-year hiatus due to COVI.....»»
Over 6 million Filipino Catholics join Black Nazarene procession
MANILA, The Philippines: More than six million Filipino Catholic devotees gathered for this year's procession to honor the Black Nazarene, transforming the streets of Manila into a vibrant display of religious devotion. The centuries-old tradition, which pays homage to the black wooden statue of Jesus Christ believed to possess healing powers, drew massive numbers, resuming after a three-year hiatus due to COVI.....»»
The World’s Thinnest Foldable Phone HONOR Magic V2 Arrives in PH, Unfolding on February 21!
Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines has officially confirmed the arrival of the much-awaited HONOR Magic V2 in the Philippines on February 21. As HONOR’s latest premium foldable smartphone, the HONOR Magic V2 boasts a high-quality and highly capable foldable form factor, stunning display, all-day battery life, and flagship performance. This combination delivers a truly […].....»»
HONOR Unravels Porsche Design Honor Magic V2 RSR in China
Global technology brand HONOR and Porsche Design unveiled the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR in Shanghai, China. Being the thinnest inward foldable phone in the market reflecting the expertise of the respective partner, the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR sets the stage for a future of innovation and design. This momentous partnership between […].....»»
Feast of the Black Nazarene: Why it should be a national feast pending Vatican approval
For a country that is replete with festivals all-year round, no time is wasted for the big events to commence — and the first one for Year 2024, the Feast of the Black Nazarene, takes place on Tuesday, January 9......»»
Authorities prepare tight security for CDO’s Black Nazarene procession
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 8 January) — Hundreds of police personnel were given last-minute instructions Monday afternoon, hours before their deployment to secure the “traslacion” of the Black Nazarene here, which is expected to gather a huge crowd of devotees. Colonel Wilbur Salaguste, Philippine National Police – Region 10 (PNP-10) operations head, said […].....»»
Smaller crowd joins CDO’s Black Nazarene procession
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 9 January) – Thousands of devotees braved the cold weather Tuesday dawn to join the “traslacion” or procession of the Black Nazarene, with the crowd conspicuously smaller compared to the past years as the city government did not declare today, January 9, a holiday, an official said. Although fewer […].....»»
Salamat Poong Nazareno : McCoy de Leon, daughter Felize bond at Feast of Black Nazarene
Kapamilya actor McCoy de Leon brought his daughter Felize to the Feast of Black Nazarene in Quiapo recently. .....»»
Lab Notes | Rosario’s black sand: That which we call home
Juan is just one out of many fisherfolk unable to make a living from the sight that greets them in the morning and lulls them at night. When reclamation started in Manila Bay and in Bulacan Aerotropolis, it meant finding source material for dumping, and there is no need to look farther than Cavite whose coasts are rich in black sand. High in iron content, the black sand can be used for concrete and asphalt production—a vital ingredient for built infrastructure. The post Lab Notes | Rosario’s black sand: That which we call home appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Three juvenile Black-winged kites rescued in Sultan Kudarat province
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 8 March) – The three chicks rescued by a farmer at a sugarcane plantation in Barangay Katiko, President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat last Wednesday were juvenile Black-winged kites or Black-shouldered kites, Dr. Jayson Ibañez, Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) director for operations, said. Ibanez told MindaNews on Thursday that Black-winged kites are categorized […].....»»
All Hail the Camera King! HONOR Magic6 Pro Ranks Number 1 in Camera Global Rankings
The leading global provider of smart devices, HONOR, claimed the top spot as the best camera smartphone in the recent DxOMark ranking test, dethroning its competitors with a high-ranking score of 158. DxOMark, an independent camera testing organization that provides comprehensive evaluations of camera performances, has awarded HONOR Magic6 Pro as the top contender in […].....»»
Pope urges Catholics to swap social media for reflection as Lent begins
ROME (Reuters) – Pope Francis urged Catholics to forgo worldly trappings and focus on essentials as he opened the season of Lent with a traditional Ash Wednesday Mass on one of Rome’s historic seven hills. He criticised people’s tendency to lay bare their lives on social media, deploring “a world in which everything, including our.....»»
Filipino film Guardia de Honor premiering in Moscow International Film Festival out of competition
Filipino drama movie "Guardia de Honor" by Jay Altarejos will have its world premiere at the prestigious Moscow International Film Festival this month......»»
761,620 devotees join Nazarene procession on Good Friday
At least 761,620 Catholic devotees joined the traditional procession of the Black Nacarene in Manila on Good Friday, according to the National Capital Region Police Office......»»
‘Traslacion not a COVID-19 supers preader event’
The traslacion or the annual procession of the image of the Black Nazarene, which drew millions of devotees, did not cause a massive COVID transmission, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan said on Friday......»»
Quiapo food trip: Explore culinary gems from Chinoy to Halal
Quiapo in Manila is definitely the center of activity on the Feast of the Black Nazarene every Januay 9......»»
State of catastrophe
For someone born and raised in Metro Manila, Holy Week is always welcomed as a respite from the usual chaos in our streets. With millions of residents leaving the metropolis for hometowns, beaches and other vacation areas here and abroad, it is a rare time of the year when car traffic in metro streets seems manageable......»»
Traslacion in Davao
Hundreds of devotees join the "traslacion" or procession of the Black Nazarene under the Sta. Ana Parish in Davao City on Tuesday, 9 January 2024. MindaNews photo.....»»
Traslacion in CDO: from 110,000 last year to only 18,000 devotees this year
CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 11 January) – A parish priest here blamed tight police security for the sharp drop in attendance during the Traslacion or the procession of the Black Nazarene here last Tuesday, with only 18,000 attendees compared with last year’s 110,000. Monsignor Rey Monsanto, parish priest of Our Lady Fatima Parish in Barangay […].....»»
Traslacion generally peaceful – NCRPO
This year’s traslacion or the traditional procession of the Black Nazarene, which drew over six million devotees, was “generally peaceful,” the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported on Wednesday......»»
Women take to streets to oppose Cha-cha
To commemorate International Women’s Day tomorrow, women from various organizations will be marching in the streets and expressing their opposition to Charter change......»»