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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
34 injured as church floor collapses in Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Thirty-four people were injured after the second floor of a packed Roman Catholic Church in Bulacan province, north of Manila, collapsed on Wednesday, a disaster-response official said. Gina Ayson, head of the San Jose del Monte City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, said the accident occurred in the morning as Catholics packed the church to celebrate Ash Wednesday. Ay.....»»
34 injured as church floor collapses in Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Thirty-four people were injured after the second floor of a packed Roman Catholic Church in Bulacan province, north of Manila, collapsed on Wednesday, a disaster-response official said. Gina Ayson, head of the San Jose del Monte City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, said the accident occurred in the morning as Catholics packed the church to celebrate Ash Wednesday. Ay.....»»
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.....»»
Rappler Talk: Father Regie Malicdem on the mission of mall chapels
Rappler's Paterno Esmaquel II talks to Father Reginald 'Regie' Malicdem, mission station priest of Landmark Chapel, about the rise of mall chapels in predominantly Catholic Philippines.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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 […].....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Dad in Cebu City jailed for stealing a watch in a mall
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday April 29, 2024. Dad in Cebu City jailed for stealing a watch in a mall A jobless man, who wanted money to provide for his family of four, found himself in deeper trouble.....»»
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,.....»»
‘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......»»
Mayon acts up anew, spews ash
After staying quiet for a month, Mayon Volcano in Albay again showed signs of activity yesterday, spewing ash that rose 1,200 meters above its crater, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
‘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:.....»»
Hotshots don’t think so a wrap for Beermen?
San Miguel Beer is intent on coming out of this Valentine’s Day date with the ring. Magnolia is bent on gaining salvation on Ash Wednesday......»»
Celebrations of love
Ash Wednesday falling on Valentine’s Day or vice-versa has become an interesting topic recently......»»
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......»»