
Lenten penance in this powerless nation
What was once a tribute to the Filipino spirit has been weaponized by a political class that uses our ability to suffer as a shield for their own ineptitude.
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What was once a tribute to the Filipino spirit has been weaponized by a political class that uses our ability to suffer as a shield for their own ineptitude.
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The President emphasized that even small actions, such as turning off lights for one hour, can contribute to broader efforts to reduce energy use.
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For some families, however, traditions remain unchanged despite the financial strain. One parent said their family will continue their annual ‘Visita Iglesia,’…
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As Holy Week reaches its pinnacle, millions of Filipino Catholics are flocking to churches before dawn, joyfully lifting their intricately woven palm fronds…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday called on Filipinos to participate in Earth Hour 2026, urging the public to adopt energy-saving habits amid global…
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Posibleng maapektuhan ng krisis sa langis ang tradisyong Visita Iglesia na karaniwang ginagawa ng mga Pilipino tuwing Mahal na Araw sa darating na Linggo, ayon…
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In observance of the Lenten season, Ascott Philippines presents a curated collection of Holy Week room offers across its portfolio of serviced residences,…
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Every year on a Saturday evening in late March, something quietly remarkable happens. Across more than 190 countries, the lights of iconic landmarks — the…
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When the lights turn off this year, it’s more than just a symbolic act. It’s a restart.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) is intensifying road safety and security operations nationwide ahead of the Holy Week and summer vacation period,…
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Two decades on, Earth Hour stands as both a symbol and an invitation. It is a call not just to switch off, but to switch on — to awareness, to responsibility,…
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Ferry operators have committed not to increase fares this Holy Week amid the huge spikes in fuel price caused by the war in the Middle East, President…
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is eyeing to execute its service contracting program after Holy Week, with a P1 billion fund allocated for nationwide…
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Passengers traveling by sea, particularly during the upcoming Holy Week, may face fare increases as the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said shipping…
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The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said Tuesday it is uncertain whether soaring fuel prices will deter travelers during the upcoming Holy Week, even as the…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Metro Manila mayors have approved exemptions from the number coding scheme and truck ban for fuel…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy up to 60,000 personnel and “force multipliers” nationwide to secure public spaces during this year’s Holy Week…
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JP Bugaoan steadied the ship of Savouge after going off track with back-to-back losses in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
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