United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson seems to be enjoying the Christmas festivities in the Philippines, so what better way to celebrate the season of giving than to share her favorite holiday drink recipe? US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson and her...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has warned the public to be wary of fake news on social media posts claiming that it is giving away P10,000 and grocery items from Vice President Sara Duterte. “Babala. Ipinapaalam ng Office of the Vice President sa publiko na ang social media promo...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – The Police Regional Office-1 (Ilocos) has ramped up security as Christmas and New Year’s Days approach. PRO-1 chief Police Brig. Gen. Lou Frias Evangelista inspected transportation hubs and bus terminals in San Fernando, La Union and Vigan City, Ilocos Sur to ensure...
President Marcos will stay in Manila during the holidays, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. spends time with his supporters during a gathering at the Malacañan Palace on Dec.22, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Bongbong Marcos) The Palace disclosed on Friday, Dec. 22, that...
Christmas is a writer’s festival. If I were to write down words associated with Christmas with no context at all, just list them down, I’m pretty sure they will be quite a delight on the ear, melodic and heartstirring and memory-inducing with words like December or carols or carolers, though I...
President Marcos has invited Filipinos to visit the Malacañan Palace and have fun this Christmas season. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Bongbong Marcos/Instagram) In a video message uploaded to his Facebook page on Friday morning, Dec. 22, the President said the Palace is an "open...
K-pop boy band VANNER continued the holiday tradition by releasing their own cover of Mariah Carey’s global hit “All I Want For Christmas is You.” “All I Want For Christmas is You” is an annual staple come Yuletide season and the song has reached the No. 1 spot again on the Billboard Hot...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a special permit for the operation of a total of 1,080 passenger buses in anticipation of the influx of passengers for the Yuletide season. LTFRB chairman Teofilo Guadiz III said the duration of the special permit is from...
“Fake news.” The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) denied that President Marcos had issued a proclamation declaring a “special (half-working) day” on Friday, Dec. 22, throughout the country. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said this after a copy of a document labeled...
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government of Carigara in Leyte is distributing Christmas gift packages to all households in the municipality. Mayor Eduardo Ong Jr. said that each of the 13,500 households will be given a spaghetti package. THE municipality of Carigara, Leyte is distributing...
President Marcos has opened the gates of Malacañan Palace to allow the public to attend the traditional nine-day “Simbang Gabi” or dawn Masses. Simbang Gabi in Malacañang (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) Newly-appointed Presidential Assistant Cesar Chavez said the...
Residents of 54 barangays in Calamba City, Laguna have received over 180,000 Christmas gift packs from the city government during a 10-day gift-giving activity that started December 8 and ends December 17. “We want to show our appreciation and love to our people, who, despite all the difficulties...
