Day: April 16, 2025

Manila: This town, renowned as the center of Roman Catholic faith in Eastern Visayas, is upholding its Holy Week tradition of preparing “molabola,” a local delicacy that has become a symbol of faith. Even with the advent of fast food in the area, families engage in creating this dish, classified as slow food, using traditional methods and high-quality locally sourced ingredients. According to Philippines News Agency, molabola is a rice-based dish traditionally prepared on Good Friday during Holy Week as a meatless meal. It features soft, chewy rice balls cooked in coconut milk, sugar, and ginger. The preparation process itself

Surigao City: As the Lenten season starts, Surigao City’s tourism office is extending an invitation to both local and international travelers, urging them to discover the pristine beauty and thrilling outdoor adventures awaiting in its island barangays. According to Philippines News Agency, Surigao City Tourism chief Roselin Merlin emphasized that beyond the mainland’s unique pebble beach, the city boasts of captivating island destinations perfect for serene escapes and exhilarating activities. “While Surigao City offers its distinct pebble beach on the mainland, our true gems lie in the must-see tourist spots within our island barangays,” Merlin said in an interview on

Manila: The Department of Tourism (DOT) encouraged the traveling public to discover the Philippines on a deeper level during this Holy Week by experiencing the country’s rich Lenten traditions. In her Lenten message on Wednesday, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco extended her wish of ‘peace, reflection, and spiritual renewal’ for Filipinos and visitors across the country. According to Philippines News Agency, Frasco highlighted that Holy Week is a profound time where faith gathers families and people to churches and pilgrimage sites across the country, reflecting the Filipinos’ ‘deeply rooted spirituality and vibrant cultural expressions.’ She encouraged both local and international travelers

Sibalom: Elite families in the municipality of Sibalom, Antique, are the proud owners of eight century-old images of saints, which have become a magnet for tourists during the Holy Week. These icons are not only religious artifacts but also represent the enduring legacy of faith upheld by the ‘principalias,’ or the elite members of society associated with the Philippine Independent Church. According to Philippines News Agency, one of these revered statues is that of the Virgin Mary, initially owned by Capitana Magdalena Ve±egas, the great-grandmother of Jonathan De Gracia, a member of the Sibalom Municipal Committee on Tourism and Cultural

Manila: The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) announced five family-friendly movies that can be enjoyed by Filipinos in theaters this Holy Week. In a statement, MTRCB chair and chief executive officer Lala Sotto-Antonio said these films are rated PG, allowing children under the age of 13 to watch with the guidance of parents or supervising adults. According to Philippines News Agency, Antonio urged the public to continue supporting age-appropriate films this week. She emphasized that all MTRCB-classified materials are not only entertaining but also safe for viewers of different age groups. The selected movies include ‘The King