Articles about Holy Week

So you can plan your errands ahead

It's almost Holy Week 2022, and with restrictions easing all over the country, you're probably gearing up for a big vacation. But just in case you're staying in the capital for the week-or you just need to stock

The MMDA announces its annual Holy Week initiatives

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is shaking up its operations now that Holy Week is right around the corner. The agency has begun its Oplan Metro Alalay Semana Santa (M.A.S.S.) 2022.From April 8-18, the MMDA will

The rail line will be non-operational from April 13 to 17

It's not just the MRT-3 line that will be suspending operations this coming Holy Week-the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) has also announced that the LRT-2 will be temporarily decommissioned next week.According to the LRTA's latest

Expect heavy traffic in the area on Good Friday

Quiapo Church said Monday that it was planning to hold a motorcade procession for the Black Nazarene on Good Friday, April 15-a hint of normalcy in Holy Week traditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.Church administrators are reviving Holy Week traditions,

Management will be conducting annual preventive maintenance activities

Attention, commuters: If you're planning to go around Metro Manila via the MRT-3 this coming Holy Week, you might want to start looking for alternatives as early as now. (What a swell time to have high fuel prices, right.)The

Take note

As you may have heard by now, several train lines in the metro will be temporarily halting operations to undergo maintenance this Holy Week, and that includes the MRT-3. That means for almost a week, the high-traffic rail line along

Plan your grocery runs accordingly

We're right at the start of Holy Week, which means there are non-working holidays coming up. Normally, at this point in the year, some of you might already have a road trip or two lined up. But things are different

No choice but to play it safe this year

Holy Week is shaping up to be pretty different this year. For 2020, instead of road trips, beaches, and the annual Visita Iglesia, we're all going to be home because of COVID-19 and the enhanced quarantine period.It's definitely

Liven up your Visita Iglesia routine

Holy Week is upon us, which means some of us will be participating in the tradition of visiting churches with our families for Visita Iglesia. With that said, we've compiled a list of places to drive to for your spiritual holiday

Make sure your ride is ready to go

If you plan to head out of town this Holy Week, then you best get your car checked before you hit the road. Doing so could save you a lot of money and headaches later on. If you own a Hyundai, you

A helping hand is nearby

It's good to know that a helping hand isn't too far away when you need it. Petron Corporation is once again activating the country's longest-running motorist roadside assistance for the Holy Week holidays with Petron Lakbay

Answer these questions and find out

Finally, the Holy Week holiday is just a couple of days away. Are you heading out of Metro Manila?Of course, you are! You've been waiting for this for months! What could be better than four full stress-free days of

Take note

Planning to spend Holy Week within the confines of Metro Manila? That's fine, but you'd do best to take note of the numerous road closures being implemented across the metro.Makati City has announced that dozens of roads will be

Hopefully, traffic won’t be too bad

Planning to spend the Holy Week break up in the country's Summer Capital? We have some good news for you: The Department of Public Works and Highways has announced that Kennon Road will be open to two-way traffic (with a

Heads up to those who plan to drive up there during Holy Week

Planning to head up to Tagaytay during Holy Week? You're going to want to grab a notebook and a pen, because below is the Tagaytay City Office of Public Safety's new one-way traffic scheme set to take effect tomorrow,

And so it begins...

Holy Week is less than two weeks away, and if you're planning on heading out of town, you had best be prepared to deal with some traffic.In anticipation of this, SMC Tollways has released some guidelines and will be implementing "

To ensure there are enough buses for travelers during Holy Week

With Holy Week fast approaching, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will implement Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa to provide a smooth commuting experience for everyone.Under the instructions of Department of Transportation (DOTr) secretary Arthur Tugade, the LTFRB will

Operations resume on April 22

Planning to stay in the city during Holy Week? If yes, remember not to take the MRT as the rail line's management has announced its annual maintenance shutdown will take place over this period.According to an announcement made via the

Because we're all kids at heart

We had some house guests visiting from California over the Easter holiday. August, the 10-year-old, had just one request: He wanted to see some exotic supercars.I thought I would take him to some showrooms, but realized it was like

How was your holiday traffic situation?

To leave, or not to leave? That is the question on many motorists' minds leading up the the annual Holy Week break.Stay in the city, and you're left with open roads and just about zero traffic. Of course the downside