News in Pictures: March 27, 2024 by Philippine Daily Inquirer March 27, 2024 PABASA 2024 / MARCH 26, 2024 Catholic devotees gather to sing and chant the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ at St. Bernadette Chapel, National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes Quezon City, Amoranto Street, Quezon City on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. INQUIRER PHOTO / NIÑO JESUS ORBETA. PLASTIC-FREE HOLY WEEK / MARCH 24, 2024 Environmental group EcoWaste Coalition encourage the faithful to practice a plastic-free Holy Week during as they walk towards Manila Cathedral while carrying a cross in Intramuros, Manila. They expressed about the waste during religious activities including visits to churches, pilgrimages, and “pabasa.” INQUIRER PHOTO / RICHARD A. REYES. PALM SUNDAY / MARCH 24, 2024 Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula leads the Palm Sunday mass at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila. INQUIRER PHOTO / RICHARD A. REYES. MARCH 25, 2024 The National Bureau of Investigation announced Monday its team was unable to immediately bring back ATC designated terrorist congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. from Timor-Leste because of ongoing legal proceedings there. In a press conference, NBI Director Medardo De Lemos said they must respect Timor-Leste’s judicial process, which could take seven to 40 days, regarding Teves whose Philippine passport has already been canceled. PHOTO BY RUSSEL ANTHONY LORETO. MANILA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA / MARCH 24, 2024 The Manila Symphony Orchestra perform an Italian Opera at the covered court of San Pablo Apostol Parish in Tondo, Manila. INQUIRER PHOTO / RICHARD A. REYES. See Also Gospel: November 12, 2024 AIRPORT INSPECTION / MARCH 25, 2024 Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista and MIAA General Manager Eric Ines Ines talks to passengers and inspects the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA ) terminal 3 in Paranaque City on Monday, March 25, 2024 as part of the “Oplan Byaheng Ayos Semana Santa 2024” to ensure passengers safety and convenience at the country’s gateway. INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE. LONGGANISA FESTIVAL / MARCH 24, 2023 Residents of Calumpit Bulacan share a breakfast meal of longganisa along the Calumpit-Pulilan Road on Saturday, March 23, 2024. A 500-meter longganisa boodle fight style is laid out for the residents to partake. The Calumpit Longganisa Festival aims to promote tourism in the town by highlighting one of Calumpit;s sources of pride and livelihood, which are the garlic and sweet longganisa. INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE. Tags Featured Plus News in Pictures