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CEBU CITY, Philippines — In observance of the most solemn days of the Lenten Season, there will be no lotto draws for three days — April 2, Maundy Thursday, April 3, Good Friday, and April 4, Black Saturday. According to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office in an advisory, no selling of tickets and the holding

MANILA, Philippines – Devotees filled the streets of Manila on Good Friday as they took part in the procession of the Black Nazarene, one of the most anticipated religious events during Holy Week. According to Quiapo Church, the procession was set to begin at midnight of Good Friday and it started earlier than scheduled. In

MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is urging Filipino families to refocus Holy Week on shared prayer and spiritual renewal, rather than treat it mainly as a time for reunions, social gatherings and routine traditions. Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, CBCP president, said the annual observance calls for a deeper encounter

MANILA, Philippines — As Catholics observed Good Friday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged the faithful to live with “greater faith, humility, and compassion.” In a message posted on social media, Marcos joined Christians in commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ at Calvary. READ: Holy Week 2026: Intramuros, the lost heart of devotion “Today, we

Pinoy Seafarers Get Major Safety Boost in Strait of Hormuz After Iran Promise STRAIT OF HORMUZ – Filipino seafarers and Philippine vessels received a major boost after Iran assured safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The Philippine government has secured assurances from Iran that Filipino seafarers and Philippine-flagged vessels can safely pass through the ... Read more

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Some traditional healers choose a different path by climbing mountains during Holy Week while many people are resting or traveling.  While many Filipinos spend Holy Week resting or traveling, several traditional healers choose a different path. Instead of going to beaches or resorts, they climb mountains to pray, reflect, and strengthen their faith.  These healers, often called ... Read more

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NEW YORK — Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie “It Ends With Us” were dismissed Thursday by a federal judge who left intact three claims, including retaliation, that will let a jury hear many of the allegations anyway. The written ruling by Judge Lewis J. Liman

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu Provincial government is pushing to distribute at least 20,000 sacks of subsidized rice priced at ₱20 per kilo to low-income and vulnerable groups across the province. The initiative aims to improve food access and stabilize supply, as local officials seek to address rising costs of staple goods and strengthen

MANILA, Philippines — Warm and humid weather will persist across much of the country on Good Friday due to prevailing easterlies, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the easterlies, or warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean, will continue to affect Central and Southern Luzon,

This is the Daily Gospel for April 3, 2026 which is Good Friday. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 2, 2026 Daily Gospel, April 1, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 18, 1-40.19, 1-42.  Jesus went out with his disciples across the Kidron valley to where there was a garden,