KALAYAAN, Philippines (AP) — Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the the southern Philippine town of Kalayaan, as Christians across this largely ...
The Easter Triduum, from Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday, is considered a statutory holiday in the Philippines, and local television and most radio stations usually go off the air. Trading and ...
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has confirmed that nonstop, or 24/7 repair work will be implemented along Edsa, Metro Manila’s busiest thoroughfare for four ...
MANILA, Philippines — Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered that all obstruction and clearing work along Maharlika ...
Fidelino Josol takes pride in being part of the Penitentes, an all-male centuries-old Catholic fraternity, that organizes the re-enactment of Passion of Christ during the Holy Week. “I joined the ...