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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Binignit has always been the go-to dessert for the Bisaya people in the Lenten season, particularly during Holy Thursday or Good Friday. So much so that even in times of health peril or at the height of the Covid pandemic in 2020, they broke social distancing rules and even risked catching

OKLAHOMA CITY — Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic injured his left hamstring on Thursday night and coach JJ Redick said the NBA scoring leader will have an MRI on Friday. Redick said Doncic had an issue with the hamstring in the first half of the 139-97 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and was tended to

LEGAZPI CITY — Devotees and tourists flocked to Kawa-Kawa Hill and Natural Park in Ligao City to observe the Way of the Cross during the Lenten season. Located in Barangay Tuburan, the site remains one of Albay’s most visited destinations, known for its life-sized statues depicting the passion and death of Jesus Christ. Pilgrims also

LUCENA CITY — Amid rising fuel costs, many pilgrims chose to walk to the Kamay ni Hesus (KNH) Shrine in Lucban, Quezon, on Good Friday, April 3. “Look, 2.4 million—an ocean of people in just one day, despite the world oil crisis. They say gasoline is expensive, so they just walked instead,” Fr. Joey Faller,

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) reminds the public to stay vigilant this Holy Week, as several drowning incidents have been recorded across the country. As of 6:00 a.m. on Good Friday, the PNP reported seven drowning-related cases in different swimming locations. It said, “These are being addressed by authorities, with police and

Explore Filipino beliefs about increased spirit activity during Good Friday, including stories from traditional healers.  Aside from All Souls’ Day, many Filipinos believe that Holy Week, especially Good Friday, is a time when unseen beings become more active. In many provinces, stories about creatures like tikbalang, kapre, and duwende often resurface during this day.  There are also stories about ... Read more

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Police arrested three foreigners on April 1 after they attempted to settle a bill at an entertainment venue on Bangla Road in Phuket with toy banknotes. A staff member at the venue contacted police after detecting suspicious banknotes used by the group of foreign men, whose nationalities were not disclosed. The suspects reportedly handed over …

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Police in Udon Thani arrested a man in Chiang Yuen subdistrict yesterday, April 2, after a Facebook post led police to his home, where officers found him cooking dog meat. Officers from Huai Luang Subdistrict Police Station went to the property at 11am. Upon arrival, they found the suspect, identified as 49 year old Gok, …

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TACLOBAN CITY — More than 10,000 public transport drivers across Eastern Visayas are set to receive P5,000 each in financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the government seeks to ease the burden of rising fuel prices on the transport sector. DSWD regional spokesperson, lawyer Jonalyn Chua, said the cash

MANILA, Philippines – While many faithful are taking a pause from the daily grind and reflect on sacrifice of Jesus Christ this Good Friday, motorists are bracing for another round of oil price hikes that could further strain the already stretched household budgets next week. Industry projections point to significant increases in pump prices next