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,...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) broadened its crackdown on illegal firecrackers to include a sweeping campaign against online sellers. Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered police units to dismantle digital marketplaces that have allowed banned products to quietly re-emerge ahead...
BAGUIO CITY — First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Mansion House here on Thursday, Nov. 27. Joining her were former President now Pampanga Rep. Gloria M. Arroyo, former Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos, Baguio Rep. Mauricio...
The holiday season arrived early as Festival Mall, Alabang, lit its towering 30-foot Christmas tree—a nostalgic display of capiz lanterns, nutcrackers, stockings, and warm golden lights that cast a soft glow across the bustling halls. This dazzling celebration is just the beginning. Soon, across...
BAGUIO CITY – The City Health Services Office here on Tuesday once again reminded residents to watch their diet during festivities this holiday season. "We have to watch out the food we eat as we attend numerous parties," Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, city health officer, said in a phone interview....
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso apologized to Manileños over the lack of Christmas decors, particularly Christmas lanterns (parol) adorned across the streets in Manila on Monday, Nov. 24, as he explained he had to prioritize the allocation of funds for social aid and the payment of...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has warned the public against a fake social media post falsely claiming that Christmas parties in schools have been canceled this year. In an advisory on November 23, DepEd clarified that it has not issued any announcement removing or prohibiting Christmas...
As he marked the beginning of the Christmas season during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Malacañan, President Marcos encouraged Filipinos to take a little time off during the Christmas season and come back with new ideas and new blood. "[T]his is the time for us to take that time...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday, Nov. 22, that it has intensified inspections and safety monitoring in beach resorts and other tourist areas nationwide as the Christmas season approaches. Rear Admiral Genito Basilio, commander of the PCG Maritime Safety Services Command (MSSC),...
The Christmas season shone bright at Venice Grand Canal at McKinley Hill with the unveiling of “La Dolce Natale,” a celebration that captured the elegance and artistry of the Italian-inspired mall in a spectacle of light, music, and meaning. At the heart of the evening was the tree lighting...
