ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government launched its traditional Christmas festival on Monday, Dec. 1, with the theme “Christmas on the Move: Land, Air, and Sea of Joy.” The historic Zamboanga City Hall has a Christmas display with thousands of sparkling lights. Parks surrounding the seat of...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – This province formally opened its Christmas village on Monday night, Dec. 1, with the theme “Naragsak a Paskua” at the Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco I. Ortega Convention Center Complex in Barangay Sevilla here. Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega, Vice Gov. Eric Sibuma,...
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...
BACOLOD CITY – The Sagay City Police Station in Negros Occidental unveiled a 15-foot Christmas tree decorated with 250 mufflers and 100 fake driver’s licenses on Monday, Dec. 1. Police Lt. Col. Alvimar Flores, Sagay City police chief, said the concept of their Christmas tree and Nativity scene...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will mark its 90th anniversary on Dec. 21 with a significantly toned-down celebration as it foregoes its traditional parade and showcase of military assets out of respect for Filipinos affected by recent calamities and amid public outrage over a corruption...
Vice President Sara Duterte belied the claims made by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that P500 is sufficient for a noche buena. Speaking to supporters in The Hague, Netherlands on Monday, Dec. 1, the official rejected DTI’s claim when asked if she believes P500 is enough for the...
The Malabon City government issued a traffic advisory on Tuesday, Dec. 2, ahead of the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow during the event. The city government said the ceremony will be held at the Landmark P. Aquino in Barangay Tonsuya on Thursday,...
Nicholas Kaufman, former president Rodrigo Duterte’s lead counsel, admitted that the ex-leader might have to spend Christmas alone in detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. In an interview with GMA News, the lawyer said Christmas Day and Boxing Day in the Netherlands...
BAGUIO CITY – The holiday season here kicked off with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony and 17th Saint Louis University lantern parade on Session Road to Harrison Road on Monday, Dec. 1. This year’s iconic Christmas tree at the Session Road Rotunda is made from organic and natural materials,...
CARIGARA, Leyte – The municipality of Carigara town, Leyte province lighted their giant Christmas tree on Sunday, Nov. 30. Thousands of children in costumes and families witnessed the event at the municipal plaza. This year’s Christmas tree features highlights a giant machete locally named...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The “Naragsak a Paskua” Christmas village will open on Monday, Dec. 1, featuring a 17-meter giant Christmas tree with almost 900 “parols” (Christmas star) at the Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco Ortega Convention Center Complex. Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega...
The holiday season is one of the most anticipated festivities in the Philippines. From setting up the bright lights as early as September to completing the nine days of Simbang Gabi (dawn masses), the Filipino holiday traditions make the season even more magical. Rooted in the sense of family,...
