‘WHERE FAITH LEADS’ ✝️🌄
As holy week draws to an end, may we not forget the true meaning of every tradition we took part in.
The Nexus presents a quick look back on the practices observed during Semana Santa, which showcases the long-standing faith, devotion, and unity of all Filipinos.
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Boat tour operators freeze prices amid gasoline price hike
Boatmen offering island-hopping tours in Morong, Bataan did not increase their prices amid the gasoline price hike.
Report and photos by: Kristine Sombrador/ The Nexus
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'PAVING THE WAY OF ESPORTS'
Modern eSports have become hugely embraced, especially popular titles such as League of Legends, Valorant, DOTA II, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and more.
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TESDA has opened a new co-working hub to help women and aspiring creatives through its “Juana Creatives” program.
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Amid the silence of Black Saturday lies a preparation in the background barely noticeable by most of us, yet it happens softly behind churches. Members of Sundayag Community Dance Guild perform in Easter Vigil Dance, April 4.
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NEXtalk | Easter bunny and eggs as symbols of Easter?
What we know as a fun activity for Easter Sunday actually has a deep-rooted history underneath the colorful shell of the eggs.
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NEWS FEATURE I Temperature in the Philippines went extreme along with the observance of Holy Week 2026 as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a warning for high heat levels.
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People flocked to St. Faustino Hall at the National Shrine and Parish of the Divine Mercy in Marilao, Bulacan, for the “Prusisyon ng Salubong” on Easter Sunday, April 5.
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More than 7,000 people were assisted by the Philippine Red Cross during Holy Week 2026 as crowds gathered in churches, roads, and pilgrimage sites.
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KUMPLETO BA ANG TULOG MO?
Kahit alas-kwatro nang madaling araw, maraming deboto pa rin ang dumalo sa pag obserba ng salubong sa National Shrine and Parish of the Divine Mercy dito sa Marilao, Bulacan.
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FEATURES | As Holy Week unfolds across the Philippines, communities begin to gather in churches, city halls, and the streets to witness the depiction of centuries-old tradition, watching what most know as “Senakulo”.
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'Happy Easter Sunday!' 🌅✝️
The resurrection of Christ was observed at the 'Salubong' at Sta. Elena Parish Church on Sunday, April 5.
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Devotees gather for the ‘Salubong’ procession at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, on early Easter Sunday morning, April 5.
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Easter Sunday marks the resurrection of Christ and the conclusion of Holy Week. Signifying the forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life.
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HE HAS RISEN! 🌅
Salubong for this year’s Holy Week observance commenced at the Our Lady of Mount Parish on Saturday, April 4.
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In solemn gatherings, quiet sanctuaries, beside altars, and festivals across the streets, a flame of light continues to burn on purpose.
A candle, in its simplest form fuses prayers and one’s faith toward the Creator of all.
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As the "Ball of Fire" dropped in St. Peter of Alcantara Parish, numerous devotees celebrated the ressurection of Jesus Christ.
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NEXtalk | This year’s National Literature Month, we celebrate the richness of our literary heritage, the pages that introduced us to a deeper part of our culture, and the minds behind the words that made our imaginations more vivid and alive.
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NexView | Alam mo ba na ang pagsulat ng letter para kay crush ay isang halimbawa ng panitikan? 💌🫣
Pero ano nga ba ang panitikan? 🧐
Tara, NexView!
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Around 24,000 travelers passed through ports across the Philippines on Black Saturday, based on data from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
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Actor-singer Hailee Steinfeld and professional football quarterback Josh Allen announced the birth of their first baby together.
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WHY WERE THE SAINTS WEARING BLACK LAST NIGHT?
During the many processions last night during Biyernes Santo, vivid colors were absent and was replaced with black veils and clothing.
Why?
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Ngayong Abril, ipinagdiriwang ang National Literature Month o Buwan ng Panitikan sa Pilipinas na may temang “Bekët (Bigkis) Panitikan: Para sa Katwiran at Kalikasan.”
Buhayin at pagyabungin ang sariling atin! 📜🇵🇭
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Pope Leo XVI spoke to Israel's Isaac Herzog and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on humanitarian matters through separate telephone calls on April 3.
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FEATURES | For some, holy week is a time of solemn prayers—carrozas brought light to the once dimmed lights of the streets, echoes of pabasa chants filled chapels in some communities.
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The romantic dark comedy film “The Drama” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson is one of the first films to return in cinemas today, April 4, after mall shutdowns last Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
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NASA’s Artemis 2 astronauts shared a stunning view of Earth through the Orion capsule window of their ship, just 3 days into their historic mission to the Moon.
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Mayon Volcano continued to release lava, with flows moving down several channels as Alert Level 3 remains in place, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said on Saturday, April 4.
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Easterlies will bring cloudy skies and rain in some parts of the country on Saturday, April 4.
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The Department of Health (DOH) dismissed false reports on the emergency lockdown happening on April 10 due to Covid-19 variant "Cicada."
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