President Marcos said his wish this Christmas is simple but difficult to achieve: securing “a good budget” from Congress and finding more time with his family amid the demands of the presidency. In a podcast conversation with university student journalists, posted on his social media pages on...
BAGUIO CITY – This city is ready for the influx of tourists of tourists this holiday season, Mayor Benjamin Magalong said. Magalong said they have prepared traffic management plans and implemented safety and security measures. He said police visibility have been stepped up in key areas and...
The holiday season sparkled with wonder at McKinley Hill as the Grand Christmas Parade returned on Dec. 6, delighting over thousands of spectators with a celebration of artistry, imagination, and community. This year’s theme, “An Enchanted Venetian Christmas: A Parade of Wonder and Light,”...
The Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Sonny Angara, actively participated in the nationwide rollout of the Balik Sigla, Bigay Saya Pamaskong Handog ng Presidente Year 4, a Christmas gift-giving initiative spearheaded by the Office of the President. The main program, held at the...
“The biggest treasure that we have here in the Philippines are these, our children, the future of our country." This was President Marcos’ remark as he and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos hosted the traditional gift-giving at the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañan on Saturday, Dec 6. In welcoming...
A “sad” Christmas awaits Filipinos because of the rampant government corruption and abuses, Vice President Sara Duterte said, but she also believed that the Filipinos’ resilient spirits will keep them strong enough to withstand the country’s current state. In an exchange with supporters in...
Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso assured Manileños of a happy and filling Christmas as the city prepares for the distribution of Pamaskong Handog 2025 food boxes to households. He, together with Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, personally inspected the food boxes stored at San Andres...
The Malabon City government led the lighting of a 40-foot Christmas tree at the Malabon City Landmark - Tonsuya People’s Park along P. Aquino Road in Barangay Tonsuya on Thursday, Dec. 4. Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, together with Vice Mayor Edward Nolasco, City Administrator Dr. Alexander Rosete,...
A popular hotel in Baguio City kicked off the holiday season by lighting a 20-foot Christmas tree on Wednesday, Dec. 3. “We look forward to being able to go past that darkness, to go on just as how life goes on. That is faith. That is hope,” Hotel Supreme founder businessman Peter Ng said...
AGDANGAN, Quezon – This town lighted Christmas decorations and stars fashioned out of coconut shells on Sunday night, Nov. 30. The lighting ceremony was led by Mayor Vicenta Aguilar and witnessed by the Sangguniang Bayan, municipal employees, barangay officials, Sangguniang Kabataan, and...
PALO, Leyte – The Police Regional Office-8 lighted their Christmas tree and lanterns in Camp Ruperto Kangleon here on Wednesday. Police Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy, PRO-8 director, led the lighting of 26 Christmas lanterns made from recycled and indigenous materials from different divisions, support...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora proudly unveiled the city 's 32-foot traditional-styled Christmas tree erected at the San Juan City Hall grounds on Wednesday, Dec. 3, ushering in the Yuletide season in the city. Zamora, together with his family and officials of the city government, led the...
