Tag: Philippines
What is the ‘Black Nazarene’?
“Our culture is a culture of touch and, significantly, in a way we want to touch heaven”
Manila prelate urges faithful to use technology to show devotion to...
“We ask for forgiveness and understanding that because of the pandemic we cannot do the traditional activities during the feast”
Manila’s annual religious procession of Black Nazarene cancelled due to COVID-19...
The Department of Health said the Philippines is now at "high-risk" classification for COVID-19
Philippines widens COVID-19 restrictions outside national capital
Daily infections have spiked to a two-month high in January and the Health department warned of higher caseloads in the coming days
At least 2 Manila churches closed after priest, staff test positive...
The positivity rate of COVID-19 infections in the Philippine capital stood at 28.7 percent on Monday, January 3, 2022
Most Filipinos welcome New Year 2022 with hope despite pandemic
Only seven percent of the respondents will enter the New Year with apprehensions
Oxfam appeals for support in rebuilding Philippines’ typhoon-damaged houses
Initial monitoring showed that at least 400,000 houses were damaged — 127,000 of which were completely destroyed
Philippines’ current population growth projected to be slowest since 1946
The population commission is projecting the slowest population rise this year with only a 0.3 percent increase in population growth
Photos: Celebrating Christmas in the shadow of COVID-19
Despite more relaxed health protocols, the celebrations were still subdued, with fewer people attending the midnight Masses
Philippine typhoon survivors wish for roofs and food on Christmas
Widespread destruction caused by the typhoon has dampened celebrations as many survivors plead for drinking water and food
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