Events articles
Devotees join Black Nazarene feast celebration
Despite the cancellation of the traditional Traslación for the third straight year, thousands of devotees attended masses at the Quiapo Church for the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Monday, according to a report by CNN Philippines. According to Quiapo Church Operation Center’s est...
Manila police expect 5 million devotees to attend feast
The Manila Police District (MPD) on Wednesday, Jan. 4, expects an estimated five million devotees to participate in the “Walk of Faith” procession on the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 8, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. “Kagaya po ng nakagawian, ini-expect pa r...
Manila prohibits street parties during Sto. Niño fiesta
Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso issued stringent guidelines to be observed for the Sto. Niño fiesta in Tondo and Pandacan, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Included in the list issued by Domagoso is the prohibition of holding street parties and ...
‘Paskuhan sa Maynila’ bazaar opens
Christmas bazaar ‘Paskuhan sa Maynila’ opened its doors to the public at the Mehan Garden on Tuesday, with strict health and safety protocols in place, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The event was organized to help businesses generate income and in turn generate jobs f...
Isko wants to postpone January's traslacion
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso prefers the cancellation of religious processions in Manila, particularly the traslacion of the Black Nazarene and the Sto. Niño procession in Tondo in January next year, according to a report by Daily Tribune. However, he admitted th...
Manila launches Restaurant Week
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso led the launching of Manila Restaurant Week on Tuesday at the Manila Hotel. The food festival will be held from September 20 to 27. Domagoso said the project’s objective is not only to showcase the capital city’s diverse food sel...
Two public parks to celebrate Women’s Month
The National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) teamed up to celebrate women empowerment. Women's Month celebration will kick off with the “Sayaw Para Kay Juana: An Inter-Agency Zumba on Friday, March 6, 7:00am at the Musical Dancing Fountain Area...
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...