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Manila to recognize ‘cleanest and greenest’ barangays
Manila has launched a search for the “cleanest and greenest” barangay in every district of the nation’s capital, according to Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso. According to the search mechanics Domagoso shared, the winning barangays will each be given a cash pr...
Austria holds photo exhibit in Intramuros to promote diversity
The Austrian Embassy in Manila is organizing an international photo exhibit this January to promote cross-cultural harmony and understanding. “We are delighted to unveil our Lomography exhibit We Are One in Intramuros. Now, more than ever we need to magnify voices and stories of peace, harmon...
Tondo residents celebrate Sto. Niño feast
Residents of Tondo filled the streets on Sunday to celebrate a festival for their beloved Sto. Niño. Early in the morning, devotees trooped to the church bearing the images of the Child Jesus to have them blessed. Children then took part in parlor games at the plaza to celebrate the ch...
MPD announces Manila traffic rerouting for Sto. Niño feast
The Manila Police District announced road closures and rerouting schemes for the celebration of the Feast of the Sto. Niño of Tondo this weekend. The Lakbayaw Festival, commonly known as the Sto. Niño de Tondo feast, will be on Saturday. The procession route will be as follows: Start...
Isko calls for peaceful celebration of Sto. Nino feast
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno asked Tondo residents to celebrate the feast of the Sto. Nino peacefully. .Moreno, himself a true-blue ‘Tondo boy’, said the annual celebration must not be marred by petty fights that often lead to riots and sometimes, even turn what is supposed to be a fes...
Divisoria roads to be closed for Sto. Niño feast
Some roads in Divisoria will be closed from Friday to Sunday during the feast of the Santo Niño. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said just like what happened during the Traslacion or the procession of the Black Nazarene, no road obstructions will also be tolerate...
Traslacion reaches Quiapo in record time
The Black Nazarene arrived at Quiapo Church at around 8:49 p.m. on January 6, or about 16 hours since the procession began. The Traslacion, or the procession of the life-size image of the Black Nazarene from the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park to the Quiapo Church, began earlier than expected at a...
Group welcomes removal of ‘epalitiko’ tarps along ‘Traslacion’ route
EcoWaste Coalition supportee the move of Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso in removing the tarpaulins and other printed greetings by politicians for the feast of the Black Nazarene. In a statement, the EcoWaste Coalition joined Domagoso in urging “epalitikos (atte...
Devotees experience faster 'Pahalik'
Devotees experienced a shorter and faster “Pahalik” at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on January 8. Jojo Apolonio, 33, said that he and his three cousins only took an hour to be able to touch and kiss the revered image of the Black Nazarene. “Mga 7:40 a.m., nandito na kami...
Philharmonic Orchestra holds free concert in Manila
The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) held a free concert in Manila on September 27 in line with the celebration of the tourism month. An audience of about 1,000 from all walks of life was able to watch a “world-class performance” held at the Kartilya ng Katipunan, just outsi...
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