The holidays are here, and nothing makes the season brighter than finding the perfect gift for the people you love. Whether you’re shopping on a budget or looking to splurge a little, SM Supermalls has curated a special Holiday Gift Guide filled with thoughtful picks for every personality. From...
There’s something magical about the Christmas season that lets us lean into a little sparkle. Being “extra” during the holidays feels natural, mirroring the festive mood that surrounds us. And one can express this in many ways, from planning parties to wrapping presents and refreshing our...
Christmas shopping can get hectic and stressful, especially when it comes to keeping track of your spending. At the same time, we want the best for our loved ones, so we go all-out with our gifts and gatherings. Fortunately, ‘tis the season for cheer and big savings at Robinsons Department Store...
Once a year on a late Sunday afternoon in December, something familiar and quietly magical unfolds at The Peninsula Manila. Families arrive dressed in their Sunday best. Children tug at their parents’ hands as they enter The Lobby and look up at the towering tree that has watched Manila grow for...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is intensifying labor inspections this December to safeguard workers and ensure compliance in establishments with increased holiday activity. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the inspections will focus on complaints, post-disaster safety checks,...
Whatever your status in life, health is not something that can be compromised. Oftentimes, we put our health needs at the bottom of our list in favor of practicality and seemingly more important things for the people we love or the people we are responsible for. Until one day, we find ourselves...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded private sector employers on Friday, Nov. 28, to strictly observe wage regulations this December to ensure workers receive proper compensation during the holiday season. DOLE’s advisory outlines Dec. 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception;...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday, Nov. 22, that it has intensified inspections and safety monitoring in beach resorts and other tourist areas nationwide as the Christmas season approaches. Rear Admiral Genito Basilio, commander of the PCG Maritime Safety Services Command (MSSC),...
It is often said that Christmas is the season of giving. That idea may come wrapped in a charming present to show appreciation for some, but for others, the season is an opportunity to exercise more meaningful acts of kindness. For sisters Beatriz Zobel Jr. and Sofia Zobel Elizalde, both can be...
Warning of heightened cybercrime activity during the Christmas season, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Monday, Nov. 17, rolled out its nationwide Holiday Watch PH 2025 campaign to raise public vigilance against the Top 12 Scams of Christmas. CICC Executive Director...
Employees in the private sector who will work on the observance of the Eve of All Saints’ Day on Friday, Oct. 31, All Saints’ Day on Saturday, Nov. 1, and Bonifacio Day on Sunday, Nov. 30, are entitled to additional pay, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced. DOLE Secretary...
The proposal to grant a one-month income tax holiday for workers must undergo a thorough review to determine whether it is doable or not, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go said. Go said the proposal is "very new," so it should be...
