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Pagasa: Hot Black Saturday expected; rains possible in Vis-Min

MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Good Friday said that while hot and dry weather is forecast across the country on Black Saturday, localized thunderstorms and cloudy skies are possible, especially in Visayas and Mindanao. In the 5 p.m. weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, weather specialist Obet

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Bukidnon faithful pray for peace in Middle East on Good Friday

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Thousands of Catholic devotees wearing red joined Good Friday processions around the city center, marking the commemoration of the death of Jesus Christ. Activities at San Agustin Parish focused on solemn rites, including the Siete Palabras, Veneration of the Cross, and the Santo Entierro procession. Many devotees also observed Visita Iglesia,

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2 tourists rescued in Quezon and Batangas maritime incidents

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Two tourists were rescued in separate maritime incidents in Quezon and Batangas provinces on Good Friday, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The PCG station in northern Quezon said a 22-year-old female tourist nearly drowned while swimming at a beach resort in Barangay Antikin in Infanta town. The victim, whose

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