Events
International Property Show 2023 to be held in Dubai
The International Property Show, in partnership with Dubai Land Department, announced the launching of its nineteenth edition, which will take place from February 12 to 14 at the Dubai World Trade Center. The exhibition aims to provide an ideal platform for end-users, investors, and buyers, to assis...
1.2 million devotees attend Feast of Black Nazarene
Over 1.2 million devotees participated in the different activities to celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene in Manila, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Based on the data released by Quiapo Church Command Center, a total of 1,268,435 devotees joined the celebrations from Jan. 6 t...
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...
Feast of Black Nazarene 2023 described 'successful'
A Quiapo Church official on Monday said the ongoing Feast of the Black Nazarene has been successful so far, with no untoward incidents recorded, according to a report by GMA News. Interviewed on Dobol B TV, Quiapo Church spokesperson Fr. Earl Allyson Valdez said they hope the situation in the ...
Nazarene devotees start flocking at Quirino Grandstand
Thousands of devotees started to flock to Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Friday, Jan. 6, hours before the celebration of a Mass in honor of the Black Nazarene, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. As of 3 p.m. on Friday, the number of devotees in Quirino Grandstand has grown to around a ...
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...
70th Palanca Awards holds annual ceremony
The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, which staged its 70th edition after a two-year hiatus, recently held its annual ceremony to honor the winning writers, poets, and playwrights. The revelry happened at the Marquis Events Place in Bonifacio Global City, where a total of 59 writers, 28...
Araneta reopens Christmas on Display
As part of the “Christmas Like No Other” holiday celebration this year, Araneta City revives the iconic Christmas On Display attraction to bring Yuletide joy to kids, and a nostalgic feeling to kids at heart. Opened to the public on November 11, the renowned holiday display of the yeste...
Church rules out 'Traslacion’ 2023
The annual grand procession of the Black Nazarene called the “Traslacion” will still be suspended next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a Quiapo church official said in a report by Manila Bulletin. Quiapo Church attached priest Fr. Earl Allyson Valdez, in an interview with DZBB, said ...
Caloocan holds motorfest
The Caloocan City government and Cultural Affairs and Tourism Office (CATO) held the 5th Arangkada Motorsiklo Motorfest to kickstart the week-long celebration of the city’s Tourism Festival, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. The motorcycle festival took place at 10th Avenue in Calooca...