Use eco-bags for shopping. The world uses about one trillion plastic bags a year. Buy homemade products. These will reach you without the use of much carbon emissions. Give gifts that can be used over and over. That will not contribute to the wastes in the landfills. Don’t buy decorations with...
The Christmas vacation in public schools nationwide will start next week, the Department of Education (DepED) on Friday, Dec. 16, announced. DepEd / MB Visual Content Group Citing DepED Order No. 34 s. of 2022 or the “School Calendar and Activities for School Year 2022-2023,” the department...
One hundred fifty indigents from Isla Puting Bato Tondo, Manila receive early Christmas gifts from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and BancNet. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross Grocery items and food packs including pansit, chicken, and rice were distributed to the individuals in a gift-giving...
CEBU CITY – All ports in Cebu were placed on heightened alert starting Friday, Dec. 16, as the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) activated its “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Pasko 2022.” A PORT terminal in Pier 1 in Cebu City is packed with passengers in this May 2022 file photo. The Cebu Port Authority has...
The first day of "Simbang Gabi," the traditional nine-day dawn masses leading to Christmas Day, went generally peaceful and orderly, the Philippine National Police (PNP) declared Friday, Dec. 16. Thousands of Catholic faithfuls attend the first day of Simbang Gabi at St. Joseph Parish in Las Piñas...
Feel the magic of Christmas with King Sue Ham Smoky, savory, drenched, and glistening with glaze—there is truly nothing in the world that beats ham for Christmas. Ham is a staple for any celebration, especially in December. In fact, it’s not a question of whether ham should be included in...
Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-List Rep. Migs Nograles can no longer resist that holiday feeling as Christmas is just a few days away. PBA Party-list Rep. Migs Nograles (Facebook) That's why Nograles decided to embrace the vibe by wearing green, which along with the color red spells...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday said she hopes that Filipinos will have a meaningful celebration of Christmas despite all challenges being faced. In an advanced video greeting posted on her Facebook account, Duterte said "we are one in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ." While she said...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon warned the public against scammers who are using his name or those of officials of the city government to defraud people. “Binabalaan ko po ang publiko na mag-ingat, lalo na ngayong panahon ng Pasko, may mga scammers o mga nananamantala (I warn the public to be...
Instead of gift certificates, home appliances, gadgets, or hotel promos, the Philippine Mortuary Association (PMA) chose their own products as raffle prizes for their Christmas party -- colorful caskets tied with ribbons. The Christmas party which was held in Las Pinas has gone viral on social...
EDITORS DESK Warning! Cybercriminals are always out there looking for someone to scam. This Christmas, expect them to find creative ways to lure victims to believe that what they are presenting are legitimate business offers. To attract you, cybercriminals want you to think that the messages are...
TIAONG, Quezon – The first ever Tiaong Christmas Meaksyon Agad Village drew hundreds of people as it formally opened on Thursday evening, Dec. 15, at St. John The Baptist Patio here. The Christmas village is in collaboration with Mayor Vincent Arjay Mea and the Catholic parish church here. Mayor...
