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Nation observes Holy Thursday today
"Last Supper" rites held on the first Holy Thursday, the last day of Jesus as a free man, will be revisited by the Christian world today, with the "Visita Iglesia," the Lenten tradition of visiting 14 Catholic churches highlighting the Philippines’ Maundy Thursday celebration.
Black Saturday declared special non-working day
Malacañang has declared Black Saturday, March 22, as a special nonworking day to allow uninterrupted observance of the Holy Week.
President Arroyo, First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo distribute goods to poor Abra folk
BANGUED, Abra -- President Arroyo and First Gentleman Atty. Jose Miguel Arroyo yesterday led the distribution of grocery items to the poor in Abra province, and she thanked him for accompanying her in the "Serbisyo Muna Caravan" in the northern provinces.
Water, sanitation problems should be addressed — Alvarez
Former senator and Environment and Natural Resources secretary Heherson T. Alvarez yesterday called attention to the need to beef up the country’s sanitation systems after health officials suspect a possible contamination of sources of potable drinking water that has led to a series of outbreaks of water-borne diseases in some parts of the country.
Palace releases P1.5 B to boost rice production
President Arroyo has approved the release of P1.5 billion to augment local rice production as part of the government’s four-point action plan to boost the supply of the national staple.
Antipolo officials brace for thousands of devotees walking today
ANTIPOLO CITY – Thousands of devotees of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo (Nuestra Señora de Buenviaje) are expected to conduct their traditional Alay Lakad or trek of devotion today as part of their yearly observance of the Lenten season.
Daytime, nighttime hours equal during vernal equinox today
Equal hours of daytime and nighttime may be expected today due to the occurrence of the vernal equinox.
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