Senators question e-sabong operations on Good Friday Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 18 05:46 PM At least 2 senators asked the PAGCOR to explain why e-sabong or online cockfighting operations allegedly pushed through on Good Friday. Read more »
DOT: Boracay went beyond tourist cap during Holy Week ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 18 02:32 PM The DOT urged authorities to take action against Malay LGU after Boracay Island reportedly went beyond its carrying capacity during the Holy Week. Read more »
Turistang Indian national nalunod sa Zambales Reiniel Pawid, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 18 06:59 AM Nabalot ng lungkot ang masaya sanang outing ng isang pamilya nitong Holy Friday matapos malunod ang isa nilang kasama sa beach resort sa San Narciso, Zambales. Read more »
Moriones returns after two-year absence Text and photos by Basilio H. Sepe, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Apr 18 08:11 AM After a two-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic, Morions have once again graced the streets of Marinduque in the observance of Holy Week. Read more »
Thousands join Pope for Good Friday service Clément Melki, Agence France-PressePosted at Apr 16 07:10 AM It was the first time the traditional event on Good Friday was held at the Roman monument since 2019, due to the COVID pandemic. Read more »
THE DAY IN PHOTOS: April 15, 2022 ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 16 12:14 AM Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »
After the penance Jam Sta. Rosa, AFPPosted at Apr 15 11:08 PM A Catholic devotee takes a dip after flagellating himself in Navotas, suburban Manila on Good Friday. Read more »
Good Friday devotees visit giant images in Bulacan George Calvelo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 15 07:45 PM Devotees visit images of God the Son, the Father, and the Holy Spirit on top of a hill in San Miguel, Bulacan on Good Friday. Read more »
Filipinos flock to QC, Manila churches for Holy Week ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 15 07:02 PM Filipino Catholics once again flocked churches in Manila and Quezon City for Holy Week. Read more »
Moriones Festival's Via Crucis Basilio H. Sepe, ABS-CBN-NewsPosted at Apr 15 06:12 PM ‘Morions’, devotees wearing Roman soldier costumes, chase a man portraying Jesus Christ during the Via Crucis in Boac, Marinduque on Good Friday Read more »
WATCH: Filipino penitents mark Good Friday with floggings ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 15 03:38 PM They whipped their backs in the belief their sins will be forgiven and divine favors granted. Read more »
Crucifixion as penance continues in Bulacan Larry Monserate Piojo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 15 03:01 PM A penitent is nailed to a cross in Anilao, Bulacan on Good Friday as a form of penance. Read more »
Flagellants mark Good Friday ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 15 02:42 PM A flagellant is carried by people assisting participants to the PH Red Cross' tent after fainting while doing penitence in Cavite on Good Friday. Read more »
Religious whipping marks Good Friday in the Philippines Ron Lopez, Agence France-PressePosted at Apr 15 01:41 PM Catholic zealots whipped their backs bloody and raw on Good Friday, as the fervently religious country marked Easter with gruesome displays of faith. Read more »
Quiapo Church cancels Good Friday procession due to poor crowd control Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 15 11:49 AM The much-awaited Good Friday procession in Quiapo was canceled at the last minute due to poor crowd control, officials said Friday. Read more »
Holding the Via Crucis Passion Play on Good Friday Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 15 11:23 AM Members of the Parish Youth Ministry of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish don stage a passion play of the Via Crucis on Good Friday in Quezon City. Read more »
Presidential bets nangampanya bago ang Semana Santa break ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 13 08:20 PM Sinamantala ng Halalan 2022 presidential bets ang huling araw ng pangangampanya bago ang pansamantalang break ngayong Huwebes at Biyernes Santo. Read more »
Comelec: No campaigning on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Apr 13 01:48 PM The Comelec reminded candidates in the May 9 polls that they could face disqualification if they campaign on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Read more »
Agaton dissipates, fair weather expected on Holy Week ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Apr 13 02:37 PM The LPA that used to be Agaton has dissipated, PAGASA said in its latest and final weather advisory on the tropical cyclone Wednesday. Read more »
Banks announce schedule for April 14, 15 holidays ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Apr 13 02:25 PM Banks in the country have announced their operating schedule for Holy Thursday and Good Friday or April 14 and 15. Read more »