This day reminds us of God's love, shown through Christ’s suffering. As scripture says, "For God so loved the world" (John 3:16). Jesus’s sacrifice encourages us to reflect on his love, repent of our sins, and remember the grace he offers.
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The group sang their “pabasa” as they moved through the barangay, continuing their Holy Week devotion despite the intense heat. | via Aliah Malicsi, Bantayan Press
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Additional equipment, such as motorcycles and body-worn cameras, are expected to be distributed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). | via Angela Divine Liwanag, Bantayan Press
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Meanwhile, the case of Maria Ressa and Reynaldo Santos Jr., which is connected with the SEC shutdown is yet to make a progress. | via Angel Kathleen Garcia, Bantayan Press
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According to DOLE, the following pay rules must be observed during these regular holidays.
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Maundy Thursday reminds us of the Last Supper, when Jesus shared bread and wine with His disciples and showed love through service by washing their feet.
A quiet reminder to stay humble, to forgive, and to love others even in simple ways this Holy Week.
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This Encuentro procession is one of the yearly traditions of the Parokya ni San Jose Manggagawa during the Holy Week.
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The devotees continued their penitential walk, reflecting acts of devotion and prayers as they marked the midweek of Holy Week traditions in the province. | via Aliah Malicsi, Bantayan Press
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Devotees gather and take part in the sacred procession, joining the observance as it begins. | via Andrea Nicole Regacho, Bantayan Press
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USDA noted that the Philippines is the 10th largest market for the US with $3.4B exports annually, which would possibly provide American farm industry with growth.
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Locals and youth also joined and accompanied the procession as it moved through the streets, taking part in the walk as an expression of their faith and devotion during the Lenten season. | via Aliah Malicsi, Bantayan Press
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“We need to pause because you can’t cause a traffic jam at the moment where a lot of vehicles are expected to ply the route. After all, we will resume soon after,” Dizon said, “Grabe ang dagsa ng mga sasakyan ngayon,” he added. | via Pauline Alhambra, Bantayan Press
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Manila Mayor Isko Moreno posted on his Facebook account that there will be no ‘libreng-sakay’ for April 1 to April 5 to give way for the Semana Santa. | via Carl Justine Napiza, Bantayan Press
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In June 2025, the embassy already asked for a public social media to F, M, and J non-immigrant visa applicants. | via Marisol Baltazar, Bantayan Press
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The directive applies to 131 maritime areas in Kalayaan, Palawan, across the contested South China Sea. | via Angela Divine Liwanag, Bantayan Press
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Meanwhile, the LPG Marketers Association (LPGMA) warned that the price of an LPG tank could reach up to P1,500 this April. | via Shanbeesmark Ventucillo, Bantayan Press
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These were followed by the calming of the storm at sea and the miracle of the five loaves and two fish. | via Sharon Mae Cuesta, Bantayan Press
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A solemn morning greets devotees at Saint James Parish in Plaridel, Bulacan on Holy Wednesday, April 1, as they gather for early Mass, pausing in prayer and reflection as part of the sacred observance for the Holy Week | via Nicole Regacho, Bantayan Press
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A Via Crucis also took place before the start of Kumpisalang Bayan. | via Katrina Orosco, Bantayan Press
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This Holy Week invites us to reflect on our loyalty to Jesus and how we can align our hearts with Him—moving away from betrayal and toward repentance.
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LIVE: Stations of the Cross, known as "Tapak" at the Sta. Lucia Parish Church.
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LIVE: People have already gathered in front of Malolos City Hall on the final day of the 4th Malolos Theater Festival.
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LIVE: Prusisyon ng Encuentro at Malolos Cathedral in Bulacan
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