Overview of the Holy Week Tradition in the Philippines HOLY WEEK TRADITION PHILIPPINES – Here is an overview of what the Filipinos usually do during the Holy Week. The Philippines is among the countries that usually have remarkable observance of religious events. It is a Christian country and a huge part of the populace are … Read more
MMDA Cancels Number Coding Scheme on April 17-22, 2019 The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will suspend the number coding scheme starting April 17 until April 22, 2019. Holy Week 2019 is one of the longest holidays in the Philippine Calendar giving the Filipino people more time to enjoy a longer vacation. Some people usually … Read more
Travel Tips of PAL for Holy Week 2019 HOLY WEEK 2019 – The Philippine Airlines (PAL) issued travel tips for the upcoming holiday. The Philippines is currently commemorating the passion and death of the Lord Jesus Christ through the Holy Week observance. In line with this, several roads in Manila most especially in Makati are … Read more
Colorful Costumes Of ‘Morion Soldiers’ Featured In This Year’s Moriones Festival DISPLAY OF COLORFUL COSTUMES – Performers for the annual Moriones Festival of the island province of Marinduque put on colorful costumes for an interesting display. The heart-shaped island province located right in between of Tayabas Bay and Sibuyan Sea has been celebrating the Moriones … Read more
Water Service Interruption During Holy Week Announced by Maynilad Maynilad Water Services Inc. announced water service interruption during the Holy Week because of network enhancement activities. The water company would conduct enhancement activities this Holy Week to lessen the impact of service interruptions affecting the Filipino consumers. The enhancement activities include facility maintenance works, pipe … Read more
Operating Hours for Holy Week 2019 Released by SM Malls SM malls have already released their adjusted operating hours for this Holy Week 2019 informing the public of their limited schedules. Holy Week is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year wherein students and company employees could enjoy a longer rest. Mall shoppers … Read more
Embassy of the United States & Its Affiliate Offices Unavailable on April 18, 19 The Embassy of the United States in the Philippines and its affiliated offices announced that they will be closed on April 18 and 19, 2019. Filipino people usually love vacations and holidays so they could take a longer rest from stressful … Read more
List of 21 Makati Streets To Be Closed From April April 14-21 for the Holy Week 2019 HOLY WEEK 2019 – Here is a list of 21 streets in Makati that will be closed from April 14 to April 21 for the Holy Week. In the Philippines, one of the widely-observed religious events is the … Read more
Unlike Other Holidays, Holy Week Isn’t Set On A Specific Start And End Date HOLY WEEK – In Christian holidays, Holy Week is the week just before Easter – or the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Researchers claimed in the past that evidences suggest that “Easter” had all started in Medieval Europe, but … Read more
Philippine Airlines / PAL Travel Advisory for Holy Week 2019 PAL – The Philippine Airlines issued a travel advisory for Holy Week 2019. The Holy Week 2019 is fast approaching. It will start on Monday (April 15) and will end on Easter Sunday (April 21). In line with the religious week-long event, holidays are observed. … Read more