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ICI intel leads to seizure of vehicles worth P143M

Manila, Jan. 9 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized eight high-value vehicles in Taguig City on Thursday, estimated to be worth PHP143 million. In a statement, Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the... Read More


'Pahalik' at Quirino Grandstand extended until Saturday

Manila, Jan. 9 -- The traditional "pahalik" (kissing) of the image of the Jesus Nazareno will continue at the Quirino Grandstand until Jan. 10. The "pahalik" has been extended until Saturday at 10 a.... Read More


Traslacion 2026 kicks off an hour ahead of schedule

Manila, Jan. 9 -- The Traslacion, or the grand procession of the image of the Jesus Nazareno, started an hour earlier than usual. The andas (carriage), flocked by hundreds of Hijos del Nazareno, depa... Read More


BI records 6% hike in passenger arrivals in 2025

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Over 15.6 million passenger arrivals nationwide were recorded in 2025, the Bureau of Immigration reported Thursday. In a statement, Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said immigration ... Read More


'Andas' for Jesus Nazareno modified to protect religious image

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Organizers of the annual feast of Jesus Nazareno have modified the andas (carriage) that will be used for the Traslacion or the grand procession of the religious image from Quirino G... Read More


BOC exec under probe for alleged smuggling activities

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has ordered an investigation into the allegations of smuggling activities in the Port of Manila. In a statement, Nepomuceno sai... Read More


Dizon hopeful of smooth rehab works in other parts of EDSA

Manila, Jan. 6 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon expressed hope that the rehabilitation of other portions of the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) would procee... Read More


Thousands expected as Nazareno 'pahalik' starts Jan. 7

Manila, Jan. 6 -- Thousands of devotees are expected to take part in the traditional "pahalik," a key event of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno that will begin Wednesday evening at the Quirino Grandstand i... Read More


Manila LGU suspends gov't work, classes Jan. 9

Manila, Jan. 5 -- The city government of Manila on Monday announced the suspension of work in local government offices and classes for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno. "In line with Executive Order No. 1... Read More


Temporary caretaker of Diocese of Masbate named

Manila, Jan. 5 -- The Diocese of Masbate has a temporary caretaker. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) News reported that Monsignor Claro Caluya III was elected diocesan admin... Read More