CEBU CITY – Cebu governor Pamela Baricuatro called on all Cebuanos and encouraged everyone to turn the Holy Week observance into a time for prayer, family bonding, and spiritual renewal.
“It’s a religious and spiritual practice. Let’s just enjoy the Holy Week, the days off, make time for church and make time with the family,” Baricuatro said during her regular weekly press conference, sharing that she’s going home to her roots in Pinamungahan town and visit several churches in Southern Cebu and urging the public to reflect, repent and forgive.
On her trip back home, she was seen buying ingredients for “binignit” at the local market shortly after her arrival. The governor personally picked out the ingredients for the traditional Lenten delicacy, a gesture that spoke of her simplicity and her enduring ties to her hometown.
She was warmly received by residents who were likewise preparing for the solemn observance, and in true Filipino tradition, the occasion highlights the significance of sharing home-cooked meals with family during the Lenten season, a time for reflection, prayer and bonding.
Baricuatro inspects the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT)
Prior to Baricuatro’s trip to Pinamungahan on April1, she inspected the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) and directed the management for smooth Holy Week trips for travelers, to ensure that passengers bound for the northern part of the province experience a comfortable and orderly trip.
Jason Maceren, manager of the CNBT told media that the governor specifically ordered that passengers traveling north be accommodated in an orderly and comfortable manner, he said that the terminal had implemented several measures to ease the burden on travelers, including free drinking water, free use of restrooms, the addition of six portalets, a cooling system, and extra chairs to make waiting more comfortable.
Free rides have also been offered, prioritizing persons with disabilities (PWDs), senior citizens, and those traveling with children until April 2. The governor also increased the supply of bottled water distributed at the CNBT to 4,500 pieces on Wednesday, prior to April1, some 2,500 bottles were given out to travelers.
Maceren advised the public to keep hydrated and
to offer prayers for a safe trip, adding that the earlier they travel, the
better. The bus terminal remains open 24
hours a day to accommodate the surge of passengers during the Lenten season, he
added. (Photos: Capitol PIO)
