Tag: Manila
Manila declares Our Lady of Loreto ‘Patroness of Sampaloc’
Founded in 1613, the parish of Sampaloc located on J. Figueras St. (formerly called Bustillos) is home to the centuries-old image
Wetter storms, deforestation: Manila faces worsening floods
The combination of development in the catchment and wetter storms caused by climate change have exacerbated flooding in Manila
June 24, non-working day in Manila; San Juan to hold ‘Wattah...
San Juan will be holding this year the “Wattah Wattah” Festival, the first time after it was suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic
UST rector cites importance of ‘remembering’ during Battle of Manila anniversary
“We can only make sense of the past by our ability to retell the story and acknowledging the pain and sufferings inflicted”
Philippine capital may go underwater in 10 years, says Greenpeace report
A Greenpeace report says up to 1.54 million people out of the city’s population of 1.78 million will be most affected by rising water levels
Philippines to ease COVID curbs in capital as daily cases decline
President Duterte appealed to the public to "tone down" any religious gatherings and to stay mindful of the current situation
Shrine of Santo Niño in Tondo in Manila to mark ‘feast’...
The “feast” of the Santo Niño in Tondo is known to have the biggest participation in Manila because of the many stories of “miracles”
Manila paints boulevard with rainbow to recognize city’s LGBTQ+ community
Mayor Domagoso said the "rainbow lanes" are Manila's way of recognizing the contribution of the LGBTQ+ community to the city
Manila bishop welcomes gov’t offer of free COVID-19 tests
Free COVID-19 testing will be available for employees of malls, hotels, restaurants, markets, and drivers of public transports
SPOTLIGHT: Church program helps poor meet food needs during pandemic
Program gives more purchasing power to poor families while helping to protect them from COVID-19
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