Giant lanterns in Pampanga (Wikipedia) The House of Representatives has unanimously approved on third and final reading Monday night, Sept. 18 a bill declaring the province of Pampanga as the Philippines' "Christmas Capital". The measure, House Bill (HB)...
The act of placing navigational buoys in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) was meant to uphold the Philippines’ sovereignty over the tension-filled waters and ensure the safety of navigators. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) This was stressed by National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año...
After ordering the opening of the Malacañang grounds for the public to view its Christmas display, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. made a surprise visit to some families visiting the Palace. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (PBBM Media Bureau) The families, who came from nearby cities...
The Bureau of Product Standards (BPS), the national standards body authorized to enforce and promote Philippine National Standards (PNS) attached with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), is looking at the adoption of standards for Christmas lanterns or the famous Filipino “parol” to...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) urged the the public on Monday, Nov. 14, to help sustain the livelihood projects of its persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) as the Holiday season nears. BJMP spokesperson Supt. Solda said buying the products made by the PDLs are sources of income...
Citing the economic and cultural significance of Pampanga's lantern-making industry, Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. is seeking the declaration of the province as "Christmas capital" of the Philippines. 2012’s Ligligan Parul, photo by Ramon F...
Christmas is in the air at the Ilocos Sur Provincial Jail, where inmates are busy making Christmas lanterns as commissioned by presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo’s supporters. Pink parols made by inmates at the Ilocos Sur Provincial Jail (Dapat Si Leni/Facebook) An Ilocos Sur-based...
Paranaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez led the lighting of the giant Christmas tree at the City Hall grounds on Monday, Nov. 29, a symbol of hope for the city as it slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivarez said placing decorative lanterns all over the city is the city's way of thanking the...
