Traslacion 2024: Quiapo Church’s Safety Guidelines for Devotees

Black Nazarene Translation

The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, also known as Quiapo Church, has issued reminders for devotees participating in the traslacion on January 9, 2024. The Traslacion is a traditional celebration where millions of devotees are expected to converge to pay homage to Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno, better known as the Black Nazarene. There are … Read more

January 9 Declared Special Non-Working Day in Manila

Black Nazarene

President Ferdinand Marcos gave significance to the declaration of January 9 as a special non-working day in the City of Manila to celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene. This decision opens the opportunity for the residents of Manila, known as Manileños, to express their devotion and recognition for this crucial part of their culture … Read more

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Jose Abad Santos (Davao Occidental) and Lingig (Surigao Del Sur)

Davao Surigao 4.0 Eathquake

In a short period, two consecutive earthquakes have instilled fear in various parts of Mindanao. The latest earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.0, originated 231 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, and 005 kilometers northeast of Lingig, Surigao Del Sur. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology or Phivolcs, there are … Read more

Technical Glitch Temporarily Halts Trading on Philippines Stock Market

PSE Technical Glitch

On Wednesday morning January 3,2024 the Philippines’ stock market encountered a trading halt due to a technical issue, disrupting normal operations and prompting an investigation into the root cause by the Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) and its third-party front-end system provider. The technical glitch forced the PSE to temporarily halt trading at 9:32 a.m., … Read more

Devastation Unleashed: Aftermath of 7.5 Magnitude Quake in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Japan Earthquake Aftermath

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Ishikawa prefecture on Japan’s main island of Honshu is grappling with the aftermath of a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck the region. A harrowing video capturing the devastation showcases the extent of the destruction, leaving communities in shock and rescue efforts in jeopardy. The footage reveals a landscape … Read more

PAGASA Unveils 2024 Tropical Cyclone Names for the Philippines

Typhoon 2024 Names

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has officially released the list of names assigned to tropical cyclones expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in 2024. This roster, comprising 24 names, will be used on a rotational basis, repeating every four years, with exceptions for cyclones causing severe impact and … Read more

Aerial Footage Shows Aftermath of 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan

Japan Earthquake Damage

A haunting scene has shocked us all following a deadly earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 that claimed lives and caused severe damage on Japan’s western coast. This incident occurred recently, and now a drone video meticulously showcases the profound destruction it left behind. Through the advanced technology of drones, the heartbreaking views of the … Read more