DPWH readies for Holy week, clears road barriers

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Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson ordered Regional and District Offices nationwide to direct contractors with on-going road works to clear the national highways of barriers including idle equipment in anticipation for influx of travellers this Holy Week, a statement said.

Singson earlier directed the activation on April 13 to 19, 2014 of the Department’s “Lakbay Alalay” Motorists Assistance Program in the observance of the 2014 Lenten Season.

Moreover, DPWH field units were instructed to conduct road check including the installation of directional signs, resealing of damaged pavements, and application of thermoplastic pavement markings before the Holy Week.

Singson cited the various on-going road activities at Manila North Road between Carmen, Pangasinan to La Union which will greatly affect vehicular flow for motorists headed to Ilocos and Cordillera Regions.

Major on-going road improvement projects expected to slow down traffic along Manila North Road are the Urdaneta-Binalonan-Pozorrubio-Sison Section and Villasis in Pangasinan; widening works at Km 265 to 269 in La Union; Bantay Section in Ilocos Sur; and on-going construction of Banban and Baruyen Bridges in Bangui, Ilocos Norte.

Also, with Baguio City as one of the most popular destinations in the Philippines for local and foreign pilgrims and vacationers, the on-going pavement rehabilitation works at Kennon Road particularly at km 236+500 which is open one lane only and at Km. 238+400 will affect mobility of motorists who are advised to take Marcos Highway.

For land travellers heading south using the Daang Maharlika (Manila South Road), the following projects will slow down movement of Holy Week travellers: on-going road widening works at Tabugon-Sta Elena Section and construction of Labo, Bulala, Cabuluan and Laniton Bridges in Camarines Norte; construction of San Jose Bridge in Pili, Camarines Sur; Bascaran, Cabangan and Oas Diversion Bridges in Albay; and Daang Maharlika improvement project in Sorsogon.

Volumes of vehicle utilizing the Manila North Road and Manila South Road which form part of the Philippine Japan Friendship Highway is usually at its peak during Holy Wednesday to Easter Sunday.

Healthy crunch, craving for more. . . and have a guilt free Lenten Season with KEBABERS !

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Craving for shawarma? Have a guilt free Lenten Season with KEBABERS.  

Satisfy your cravings at KEBABERS with their very own version of crunchy Fish Shawarma perfect this Lenten season. Made with 100% Dory fish fillet marinated with Kebabers own recipe special ingredient, fried until tender and crispy.

Adding to its freshness is a mix of cabbage and carrots with a choice of succulent creamy garlic sauce and chili garlic wrap in healthy Pita bread that makes the right combination. 

KEBABERS is considered in the Philippines as the first PERSIAN FASTFOOD in the country. Operating since 2008, KEBABERS has been known in serving quality food products in affordable prices.

Known for Beef and Chicken Kebabs, they strive in serving the best Kebabs in the country without forgetting the Asian twist in all our flavors. Other products such as Crispy Shawarma and Kebabs with Cheese are just one of the new and creative tastes KEBABERS has to offer.

Apart from taste, KEBABERS ensures high quality standards in both our products and services. KEBABERS strives to guarantee customer satisfaction and be consistent in Quality Standards.

This Lenten  Season, try their healthy and crunchy fish shawarma. With their cozy ambience perfect for barkadas and there reasonable yet quality menu you will surely back for more.  Also try their other sumptuous fish dishes like FISH Ahoy (comes in a rice bowl with iced tea) and Crunchy Fish a healthy version of Kebab.

KEBABERS Stores are located in the following: 

SM Fairview 

Eastwood Citywalk  

Katipunan Avenue QC

PBCOM Tower Makati
Soon to be open in Kapitolyo Pasig

Phone 3555755 loc 119

Email info@kebabers.com.ph

Website :  http://kebabers.com.ph/

Lent culminates this Holy Week

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Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. We skip Sundays when we count the forty days, because Sundays commemorate the Resurrection. Lent begins on 22 February 2012 and ends on 7 April 2012, which is the day before Easter.


Holy Week was a tradition that was integrated into the Filipino society during the Spanish regime. Since then, Filipinos have been commemorating this day as an important religious holiday. 

Semana Santa (Holy Week) is from Palm Sunday to Black Saturday, then Easter Sunday. It is traditionally a solemn occasion in the Philippines,  a time for serious atonement. Holy Week is when many people perform holy rites in fulfillment of a vow they made when they asked God a favor, such as a cure for an illness. Priests and religious statues are dressed in purple to symbolize gloom. Devout Catholics go to church everyday, some fast. 

An important Maundy Thursday symbol is the concept of the Holy Eucharist, which is evident in the re-enactment of the Last Supper scene that depicts the last day before Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross. Maundy Thursday marks the event before Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross. Aside from fasting, most Filipinos refrain from activities such as drinking alcohol, eating meat and intercourse with their partners. Maundy Thursday is highlighted by the re-enactment of the Last Supper, which is organized by churches. It is customary for Filipinos to visit seven churches on this particular day. This is called Visita Iglesia which is a Spanish word for “to visit churches”. Some people visit 14 churches to symbolize the 14 stations of the cross.

Good Friday is symbolized by the cross, as it commemorates the belief that Jesus Christ suffered and sacrificed his own life to save humanity. Good Friday is a part of the religious holiday week in the lead up to Easter Sunday. This is the time when many Filipinos refrain from engaging in worldly activities such as listening to loud music or drinking alcohol. Most Catholics refrain from eating meat during this day and engage in fasting and prayer.

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are regular non-working holidays. Vacation seasons are always prime time to many people. There are large crowds of people in bus terminals.  Aside from going home to their provincial , regional destinations, holiday destinations such as beaches and hotels are also busy with many tourists and travelers.

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has set up a microsite emphasizing safe travel during the observance of the Lenten season next week.

DOTC Secretary Mar Roxas said motorists and the general public looking for updates on land, air and sea travel and other related topics just  log on to www.oplanligtas.org. 

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Have a blessed Holy Week ! Give glory to God who has offered His Son for our salvation.
Live well and be worthy of this blessing!