Malacañang thanked the Embassy of Israel after it sent donations of food and water to families in Visayas and Mindanao that were affected by typhoon "Odette". PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar and the flag of Israel (Photo from Facebook/ Unsplash) The Presidential Communications Operations Office...
Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose F. Advincula (MANILA BULETIN FILE PHOTO) Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula said that Christmas day or the birth of Jesus Christ is a reminder of God's solidarity with his people. "Dumating si Hesus sa ating mundo bilang Emmanuel. Nagpakita ang Diyos sa...
Details you may or may not be aware of about the festive season in the Philippines Christmas in the Philippines is special. We have the longest Yuletide season in the world that spans six months. Among the predominantly Christian countries in Asia, namely, East Timor, Cyprus, Russia, Armenia, and...
MODERN WORSHIP Simbang Gabi with social distancing I have almost forgotten what Christmas felt like. I confess I am not the type to enjoy all the hubbub, the cheerful tunes on the radio and television, the clamor of people looking to lounge around public spaces with their friends or families, and...
Christmas is a time for hope Christmas brings hope to everyone. It is a season of joy and sharing. It is also a season of miracles. I am not a deeply religious person (although I may be described as a believer) but a Christmas miracle convinced me that there are many unexplained phenomena beyond...
TURNOVER OF DONATION –Wong Chu King Foundation, Inc.’s celebration of Christmas started with a donation of food and essential goods to Philippine Children’s Mission in Barangay Pulong Gubat, Balagtas, Bulacan and to Naic Elementary School students and teaching personnel. In celebration of...
MEDIUM RARE Jullie Y. Daza Gifts unwrapped. Boxes torn open (why the day after Christmas is also known as boxing day in Western countries, when presents bought in a store are allowed to be returned or exchanged for another size, style, or color). Some children looking disappointed. There’s always...
For many, Christmas has come without much fanfare this year, quite similar from 2020. Yet the meaning of the season — both its religious origin and cultural significance among Filipinos —has not been lost, particularly with the recent outpouring of volunteerism in the wake of Typhoon Odette,...
The public has been urged to be one with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in providing prompt and compassionate service to Filipino who are in need, especially those affected by the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID) pandemic and the onslaught of typhoon Odette. (DSWD...
Colder days are expected in most parts of Luzon as the northeast monsoon, locally called “amihan,” is expected to gradually intensify in the next few days, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, Dec. 24. (Screengrab / PAGASA...
President Duterte expressed his wish for all Filipinos to remain hopeful and courageous as the country continues to recover from the effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his Christmas message. (RTVM Screenshot) Such was the President's taped...
More than half of adult Filipinos are expecting a happier Christmas this year compared to 2020, according to the latest results of a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released on Friday, Dec. 24. (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) The nationwide survey done face-to-face among 1,440...
