BOSTON (AP) — Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens called it a no-brainer to pursue Jrue Holiday when the five-time all-defensive selection was traded from Milwaukee to Portland as part of the deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks. Boston Celtics' Jrue Holiday (left) makes...
Private sector employees who will render work on the observance of the Day of Valor on Tuesday, April 9 and Eidl' Fitr on April 10 are entitled to an additional wage as all the dates were declared a regular holiday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. In a released statement on...
Malacañang has declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, a regular holiday across the country in observance of Eid'l Fitr or the Feast of Ramadhan. File photos Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation No. 514 by the authority of President Marcos on Thursday, April 4, following the...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, Feb. 8, described the Muslim holiday of Isra Wal Mi'raj, which refers to the miraculous journey of the Prophet Muhammad, as a “reminder” of how “faith and dedication unite us.” (Photo courtesy of Claudia Dewald / iStockphoto.com) “The...
BAGUIO CITY – Police here reported a 56.47 percent decrease in crime incidents during the holiday season. The Baguio City Police Office Crime Information Reporting and Analysis System (CIRAS) said cases went down by 48 cases from December 21 to 31 compared to the same period in 2022. Baguio City...
You meant to stay healthy with all your heart and mind this holiday season. You are imperfect, however, just like everyone else. It’s human to be tempted and sometimes give in to the temptation of having just one more bite of that dessert or have a second helping of that dish you only get to eat...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The Quezon Police Provincial Office remains vigilant as the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army on Saturday declared a 24-hour ceasefire in line with Christmas and the party’s 55th founding anniversary. Other police provincial offices in Region 4-A are...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has not monitored any serious or credible threat to security ahead of the Christmas Day celebration next week. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said all security measures were already laid out to ensure a peaceful and joyous Christmas celebration for the...
“Fake news.” The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) denied that President Marcos had issued a proclamation declaring a “special (half-working) day” on Friday, Dec. 22, throughout the country. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said this after a copy of a document labeled...
Christmas is just around the corner. Filipinos love to celebrate Christmas with a festive dinner called Noche Buena. This annual treat is marked with recipes that are calorie laden. The mouthwatering traditional recipes from lechon, ham, fruit salad, leche flan, and morcon are equally heartclogging...
The holiday season is not just about the nostalgic Yuletide carols, the sumptuous feasts, enchanting decors, and creating special moments, it is also a time for people to be present and show up wearing their best ‘fits. From pieces made with the lushest fabrics to clothing in a variety of colors...
(File photo) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reminded all private sector employers to observe the proper payment of wages for the upcoming December regular and special non-working holidays. Under the Labor Advisory No. 26, series of 2023, Christmas Day (December 25) and Rizal Day...
