Old churches see influx of pilgrims as Holy Week nears
Old churches see influx of pilgrims as Holy Week nears.....»»
Holy Week 2024: A peek into 7 Metro Cebu churches for Visita Iglesia
The Lenten Season is also about reflection and prayer about the passion of Christ. There are days to fast and during the Holy Week on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, the Catholic faithful usually practice the Visita Iglesia or the tradition to visit 7 or 14 churches, where they pray and reflect and do.....»»
Visita Iglesia 2024: Archdiocesan Shrine of San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The tradition of visiting seven to 14 churches during Holy Week is known as the Visita Iglesia. It is one of the religious and cultural practices among Catholics in the Philippines, where every Maundy Thursday to Good Friday, they participate in a pilgrimage to seven churches to dedicate time to prayer.....»»
What I Can See and Feel
I can see the sky getting darker I can hear the gods playing with thunder I can see the wind blowing stronger I can hear the cats meowling, dogs barking harder. I can feel you when you smile and when you cry, inside As you go through life's long and bumpy ride I can see you even when you hide As you lick your wounds, I am by your side. I can see.....»»
MIAA sees over 1 million arrivals this Holy Week
The Manila International Airport Authority is expecting an influx of over one million passengers this coming Holy Week......»»
Bulacan priests, building execs told to inspect churches
Parish priests under the diocese of Malolos should ensure the structural intregrity of their churches in preparation for the Lenten season......»»
Churches, temples and monasteries regularly hit by airstrikes in Myanmar
Churches, temples and monasteries regularly hit by airstrikes in Myanmar.....»»
Holy Week 2024: Thousands visit Celestial Gardens on Good Friday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Despite the scorching heat, thousands of pilgrims visited the Celestial Gardens in Banawa, Barangay Guadalupe in Cebu City on Good Friday, March 29. According to the officers from the Cebu City Police Office, as of 5 p.m. there were around 4,000 people who went to the Celestial Gardens on Friday to.....»»
Holy Week 2024: Testimonies of conversion, healing echo at Tabor Hill
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In the serene hills of Talamban in Cebu City, devout Catholics gathered at OAD Tabor Hill to partake in the timeless traditions of Holy Week 2024. These practices have become integral in their lives as they hold deeply engraved meaning for their faith and personal devotion. READ: Holy Week 2024: Tabor.....»»
3ID: Visayas nears total victory vs communist insurgency
3ID: Visayas nears total victory vs communist insurgency.....»»
BI urged to shed light on influx of Chinese students in PH
BI urged to shed light on influx of Chinese students in PH.....»»
Chinese influx near EDCA sites needs probing – lawmaker
The sudden “aggressive influx” of Chinese nationals near sites of the Philippines-US Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement should be a cause for concern for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Bureau of Immigration (BI), according to a congressman......»»
12 people drown in Philippines during past week break
MANILA, April 1 (Xinhua) -- At least 12 people, including a three-year-old boy, have drowned in the Calabarzon region during the past holy week break starting March 28, local police said on Monday. The victims died in separate incidents in the region, which is located in southeast of Manila and comprises five provinces. Filipinos observe the holy week that falls during summer by heading to the beach or ri.....»»
A time to meditate
Sometimes I wonder how many people still care to remember that the purpose of Holy Week is to reenact, relive and participate in the passion of Jesus Christ. In Catholic churches, it is a time to commemorate and enact the suffering and death of Jesus through various observances and services of worship......»»
Antipolo Cathedral elevated as first international shrine in PH, Southeast Asia
In a historic celebration, pilgrims, officials, and prelates come together in Antipolo to witness the solemn declaration of the 450-year-old cathedral, home of the image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage.....»»
Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week
Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, which is the last week of the 40-day Lenten season......»»
Aiming to be ‘stronger, faster,’ EJ Obiena begins 2024 season as Olympics nears
Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena will see action in three events across Europe over the next two weeks as he ramps up his preparations for the Paris Olympics.....»»
Holy Week drugs: CV police seize P39.3M in illegal drugs
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Holy Week drugs worth P39,370,368 were seized by Central Visayas police who also apprehended 1,296 suspects during this period. According to data from the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), this accomplishment was the result of unrelenting police operations conducted from March 24-31, 2024. PRO-7 earlier relayed that this year’s.....»»
P39 million shabu seized, 240 drug personalities nabbed in Central Visayas during Holy Week
P39 million shabu seized, 240 drug personalities nabbed in Central Visayas during Holy Week.....»»
2.5 million sea travelers logged during Holy Week
Close to 2.5 million people traveled by sea during the Holy Week, according to the Philippine Coast Guard......»»
Fuel price adjustments forecast after Holy Week
Fuel price adjustments forecast after Holy Week.....»»