Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel conduct strict inspection at the Manila North Port Passenger Terminal on Dec. 21, 2024 as Filipinos begin to travel home for Christmas. (Photo by John Louie Abrina / MANILA BULLETIN) As Filipinos begin to travel home for Christmas, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)...
Christmas to me is riding a bike around the CCP complex when it was quieter and most of the streets were off limits to motorists. I would bike as fast as I could, challenging gravity, while singing “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” faster and faster until I could go no faster on the bike, let alone...
United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson and the embassy staff put their creative hat on as they wished everyone a happy Christmas using an origami airplane. (Screenshot from United States Embassy in the Philippines video) “Our spirits are flying high (airplane emoticon)...
JOLLY OLD MAN Santa Claus has carried on the tradition of giving gifts to children for many centuries Images from Freepik Every December in the North Pole, it’s as busy as it gets at Santa Claus’ workshop. As elves rush around, trying to meet the year’s quota, Mrs. Claus is busy...
After a week filled with several engagements, President Marcos looks forward to spending some quiet time with his unfinished books while keeping his eyes and ears open for any development that may require his attention during the Holiday break. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (PPA Pool)...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, Dec. 20, that it has deployed nearly 40,000 police personnel nationwide to ensure public safety this Christmas season. PNP spokesperson Police Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said the cops were tasked to secure bus terminals, ports, places of worship,...
CAMP NAKAR, Lucena City, Quezon – The Quezon Police Provincial Office has intensified measures to ensure the safety of the people this holiday season. The QPPO deployed on Wednesday, Dec. 18, motorcycle patrol and personnel on the Maharlika Highway. THE Quezon Police Provincial Office has...
AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. visits military personnel at Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija from Dec. 16 to 17, 2024 as part of his personal tradition to spend the Christmas season with the troops on the ground. (Photo: AFP) Since he became the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the...
Hub Toy Drive As part of its Hub Cares initiatives, Hub Make Lab is accepting toys, art supplies, school supplies, children’s books, and similar items to gift neighborhood kids aged 2–12 years old. Interested donors can send a direct message to @hubmakelab on Instagram to schedule drop-offs....
The holiday season has officially begun at SM Supermalls, with a series of spectacular Christmas launches at SM malls around the country! Each mall celebrated the beginning of Christmas with unique themes, activities, and decorations, bringing joy and excitement to families and visitors alike. SM...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday, Dec. 16, reminded churchgoers of proper conduct during Simbang Gabi. Catholic devotees attended the first Simbang Gabi at the Minor Basilica and Parish of St. John the Baptist in Taytay, Rizal, on December 16. 2024. (JOHN LOUIE...
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-13 has deployed hundreds of personnel in the Caraga region to secure the traditional Simbang Gabi or dawn masses that started on Monday, Dec. 16. “Our field troops are already moving to make this Yuletide season more peaceful,” PRO 13-Regional Public...
