It may seem strange to combine religion with summer vacation, but for many Filipinos, Holy Week is a chance to catch up on much needed rest, as well as being a time for reflection and… Read more »
Author: April M. Montes-Bravo / PIA-1, Pangasinan
Visiting churches can enhance and deepen the faith. This must be the reason why Filipino Catholics observe the tradition of visiting churches, also known as “Visita Iglesia,” on a Maundy Thursday during the season of… Read more »
LAOAG CITY — To cater the influx of visitors this Holy week, the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office (INTO) will be conducting a Summer Free Tour on April 18-20, 2019 on the key pilgrimage sites and… Read more »
SEMANA SANTA. Young men endure the heat of midday as they wheel a carroza portraying the crucifixion of Jesus to the church of St. Paul in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur in this file photo taken… Read more »
BAGUIO CITY — The BPO Industry Employees Network (BIEN) Baguio Chapter appealed to local candidates to support the passage of the proposed ordinance to protect BPO employees. “It’s been 22 months now since the issue… Read more »
BAGUIO CITY — A threatening note left at a youth center on April 6 accused three student activists in this city that they are terrorists and should be careful. The note, found at the doorstep… Read more »
LAOAG CITY — The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte will launch a summer trade fair for the Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Ilocos Norte… Read more »
The Lenten season, locally called “cuaresma” or “panagngilin,” is one of the important religious events observed in the Philippines as depicted in various traditions and practices done in different regions. During the season, Filipinos perform… Read more »
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — Literary works of Pangasinan writers took center stage once more as the province’s best native language stories, poems and essays were recognized during the awarding ceremony of the 7th Kurit Panlunggaring (Pangasinan Literary… Read more »
