As the nation prepares to observe Holy Week, most banks in the Philippines have announced temporary closures of their physical branches. In compliance with the Malacañang proclamation of April 17 (Maundy Thursday) and April 18 (Good Friday) as regular holidays, and April 19 (Black Saturday) as a special non-working day, several major banks have released … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte has officially endorsed Senator Imee Marcos, who is seeking re-election in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. The endorsement was revealed in a video that has recently gone viral on social media. The video, widely referred to as “Itim,” is symbolic in tone and style. According to supporters, the black-themed visuals represent … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte called on the Filipino people to hold on to their faith and emulate the life of Jesus Christ, as she delivered her Holy Week message amid what she described as a time of “heavy trials and growing division.” In her official statement for Holy Monday, Duterte emphasized that Lent should be … Read more
A viral video capturing a confrontation between a priest and palm vendors outside the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Cainta, Rizal has sparked widespread discussion on social media, prompting the church to release a clarifying statement. The incident occurred on Palm Sunday morning, showing a priest scolding vendors and ordering them to leave the … Read more
Holy Week, known as “Semana Santa” in the Philippines, is one of the most solemn and deeply revered religious observances in the predominantly Catholic country. Taking place during the last week of Lent, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, Holy Week commemorates the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Filipinos mark the occasion with … Read more
A video capturing a heated confrontation between a priest and several palm vendors outside a church, according to some commenters, the incident allegedly took place in Cainta, Rizal, has gone viral, sparking mixed reactions from the public as Holy Week begins. The now-trending footage shows the priest angrily scolding and ordering vendors to leave the … Read more
April 13, 2025—Manila, Philippines—As the nation prepares for Holy Week, several major mall operators have released their operating schedules for Maundy Thursday (April 17) and Good Friday (April 18). While many establishments traditionally close for these solemn days, select malls will remain open to serve shoppers and travelers during the holiday. Ayala Malls Several Ayala Malls … Read more
A heated exchange between NET 25 news correspondent Eden Santos and Press Undersecretary Claire Castro has gone viral online, sparking discussions about journalistic conduct and possible political bias. During a recent press conference, Santos posed a controversial question that quickly drew intense reactions on social media and from Usec. Castro herself. Santos asked whether President … Read more
Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board member and whistleblower Sandra Cam passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, her family confirmed. She was 64 years old. Her son announced her passing through a heartfelt Facebook post, stating, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved mother, Sandra Abaño … Read more
The defense team of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed the inclusion of international criminal law expert Dr. Dov Jacobs as associate counsel, signaling a likely focus on contesting the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) jurisdiction in Duterte’s ongoing case. Duterte’s lead defense counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, announced Jacobs’ entry into the legal team on April … Read more