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Quezon City: The Catholic faithful can add a visit to a mall exhibit of images depicting the Agony, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ to their observance of this year’s Holy Week. According to Philippines News Agency, Radio Veritas Religious Department head Renee Jose announced that the ‘Veritas 846 Holy Week Exhibit 2025’ will be held at Fisher Mall Quezon City from April 12 to 20. ‘In celebration of the Year of Jubilee of Hope, this exhibit invites the faithful to reflect on the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, which brought hope and salvation to the

Manila: The National Security Council (NSC) has raised concerns over the arrest of three Filipino nationals in China on allegations of espionage, emphasizing that these individuals are ‘ordinary Filipino citizens with no military training.’ According to Philippines News Agency, NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya highlighted that the Filipino citizens in question are law-abiding and have no criminal records. They were also vetted and screened by the Chinese government prior to their arrival in China. The limited information released by Chinese media suggests that their detention may be a response to recent legitimate arrests of Chinese agents and accomplices in

Quezon City: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) called on candidates to stick to finding ways to better serve the marginalized sector, including solo parents, instead of making a joke out of them. According to Philippines News Agency, at a news forum in Quezon City, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian emphasized that public servants have a responsibility to set a respectful tone, especially when addressing marginalized groups, such as solo parents. Gatchalian stated, “This isn’t about who can deliver the best punchline. It’s about who can deliver the best solutions,” reacting to the viral video of Pasig City congressional

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed seven laws that authorize the establishment and conversion of Land Transportation Office (LTO) offices in seven different locations across the country. According to Philippines News Agency, Republic Act (RA) 12135 initiates the creation of a new LTO office in Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte, while RA 12140 greenlights the construction of another office in Pandan, Antique. Additionally, RAs 12137 and 12138 set the groundwork for LTO offices in Cordova and Consolacion towns located in Cebu province. The legislative changes also include RA 1236, which transforms the existing LTO extension office in Las Pi±as

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law two pieces of legislation that declare special non-working holidays in the provinces of Basilan and Sarangani. According to Philippines News Agency, Republic Act (RA) 12142 designates November 28 each year as a special non-working holiday in Sarangani, commemorating the province’s foundation anniversary. Meanwhile, RA 12143 establishes March 7 as a special non-working holiday in Basilan, celebrating its founding anniversary, which will be recognized as ‘Araw ng Basilan.’ The holiday in Basilan also acknowledges the ‘Tennun Pakaradjaan’ as the province’s official festival. This annual cultural festival in Basilan celebrates the Yakan