Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday ‘peaceful’ in Cebu City – police
CEBU CITY, Philippines – This year’s celebration of Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday, which fell on the same day, has been generally “peaceful” with no major crime incidents reported in Cebu City. This was according to Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, Deputy Director for Operations of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO). The two different.....»»
Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday sabay magaganap this year, anong dapat gawin?
MADALAS nating marinig na “Love is in the air” tuwing Pebrero pero paano na lang kung magsabay ang Araw ng mga Puso o Valentine’s Day sa Miyerkules ng Abo o Ash Wednesday? Para sa mga Katoliko, mahalaga ang pagdaraos ng Ash Wednesday dahil ito ang hudyat o simula ng Lenten season. Samantala, isa naman ang.....»»
Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts again, no reported casualties
AGAM, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted again on Sunday, spewing smoke and ash high into the air, but no casualties were reported. The Marapi Volcano Observation Post in West Sumatra province recorded an eruption with an ash column about 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) high from its peak, followed by ash rain. Sprays of ash.....»»
Top 5 Spots in Lapu-Lapu to celebrate Valentine’s Day
For most people, Valentine’s Day is all about grand gestures of expressing love. On this special day, couples explore unique places to create a memorable Valentine’s Day experience with their loved ones. While the island of Mactan is known for its world-class beach destinations, the island offers other destinations perfect for couples. This Valentine’s Day,.....»»
WATCH: A packed mall chapel and a Valentine’s sermon on Ash Wednesday 2024
Rappler's Paterno Esmaquel II brings us to Landmark Chapel on Ash Wednesday to witness this unique dimension of Catholicism in the Philippines: religious worship in shopping malls.....»»
10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
Valentine’s Day checkpoint with a twist: HPG-7, CCPO give flowers, gifts to public
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Local authorities made sure to spread love on Valentine’s Day! Personnel of the Highway Patrol in Group-Central Visayas (HPG-7) and the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) surprised some motorists and passersby in the highly urbanized cities of Cebu and Lapu-Lapu as they gifted them with red roses, a small sack containing.....»»
‘Si Lord muna’: Couples dedicate Heart s Day to church amid 2024’s ‘Barbenheimer’
This year's Valentine's Day, dubbed by some as 2024's "Barbenheimer," falls on Ash Wednesday, a significant day for Catholics that marks the start of the Lenten season, prompting many to abstain from everyday indulgences......»»
EDITORIAL - Ash Wednesday tragedy
Religious devotion turned to tragedy yesterday after a portion of the balcony of a church in Bulacan came crashing down, hitting people attending Ash Wednesday mass......»»
Where do ashes for Ash Wednesday come from?
(2nd UPDATE) No, they don't burn random leaves or pieces of paper for Ash Wednesday.....»»
IN PHOTOS: From Palm Sunday ‘palaspas’ to Ash Wednesday ashes
'This is just like a warm-up. We are preparing our soul, our mind,' says Christ the King parish priest Father Danny Pajarillaga as palm fronds are burned for Ash Wednesday 2024.....»»
Manila archbishop leads mass for Ash Wednesday
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will be presiding over the Ash Wednesday noon mass at the Manila Cathedral today......»»
Fast on Ash Wednesday, Catholic faithful urged
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is reminding the Catholic faithful to observe fasting and abstinence this Ash Wednesday, which heralds the start of the Lenten season......»»
Mariel ibinandera ang simpleng date ng Valentine’s Day with Sen. Robin
Dahil may live selling ang TV host-actress na si Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla kahapon, Pebrero 14, kaya sa sariling bahay lang nila ng asawang si Senator Robin Padilla nila ipinagdiriwang ang Valentine’s Day. Kung dati-rati ay sini-celebrate ng mag-asawang Senator Robin at Mariel ang Valentine’s Day sa mga fancy o fine dining restaurants ay kakaiba ngayong 2024......»»
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......»»
Brando Bal to perform their upcoming single at ‘Sparks Fly at Araneta City’ Valentine’s concert
Manila, Philippines — Araneta City, renowned as the ‘City of Firsts’ in Metro Manila, is set to host a Valentine’s Day celebration on February 14, 2024, with the ‘Sparks Fly at Araneta City’ Valentine’s Concert as its main event, scheduled to take place at Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City, from 4 PM to […].....»»
87th Charter Day: Commemorating Cebu City’s founding anniversary
CEBU CITY, Philippines — This coming February 24, 2024 marks the 87th Charter Day of the City of Cebu. It was in 1937 that the city received its charter after Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s grandfather and legislator, Vicente Rama, authored a bill that led to its cityhood. Cebu City Charter Day overview To trace.....»»
Peaceful conclusion to 87th Araw ng Dabaw
THE Parada Dabawenyo, the culminating and final event of the 87th Araw ng Dabaw in the city, concluded in a generally peaceful and successful manner, with no reported threats or violent incidents throughout the event, according to the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) on Sunday, March 17, 2024......»»
Charter Day, Prayer Rally: Cebu City police on full alert
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is now on full alert status for the Charter Day celebration and Anti-Charter Change Prayer Rally this weekend, February 24-25, 2024. Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, CCPO spokesperson, relayed that the full alert status has been enforced starting Friday morning, February 23. According to Rafter,.....»»
Police give flowers as gesture of affection on Valentine’s Day
Police give flowers as gesture of affection on Valentine’s Day.....»»
‘Wholesome’ gift ideas for Valentine’s Day-Ash Wednesday
The following is a list of gift ideas to choose from whether you want to express love for yourself or for your loved ones — or both — this season of love:.....»»