THE entrance of the Christmas Village in Iligan City. (Bonita Ermac) ILIGAN CITY – The Christmas Village at Paskuhan Festival 2022 opened on Dec. 5 at Buhanginan Hills in Barangay Pala-o here. Iligan Mayor Frederick Siao was elated during the opening of the first-ever Christmas Village in the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will implement a “No Leave Policy” for its personnel beginning Dec. 15, 2022 to Jan. 7, 2023 as part of their Christmas holiday duty. Adm. Artemio Abu, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant (Photo by PCG) Adm. Artemio Abu, PCG Commandant, said the policy will...
The family of Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte received a very special guest at their home on Tuesday, Dec. 6. From left to right: Uno Duterte, Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte, former president Rodrigo Duterte, January Duterte, and Sabina Duterte. (Rep. Duterte’s office) The...
Editorial President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has stepped up his campaign to ensure stability of food prices by leading the Department of Agriculture’s program of establishing Kadiwa stores nationwide. He pointed out that Kadiwa outlets will continue to offer basic goods at lower prices beyond the...
To those who are ‘Santa’s helpers’ in giving surprises to kids who have been good, here’s a few tips on buying toys that are safe for children. Read labels carefully to check on hazardous chemicals. Check on the toy’s design. Avoid toys with sharp edges as it may harm children. Toys that...
'The Christmas Toys' has the makings of a classic Christmas story, and indeed, deserves a place in the bookshelves of all families. The first time I read "Peter Pan," I was maybe eight or nine years old. I was wonderstruck. Peter Pan, Wendy, The Lost Boys, Tinkerbell – the denizens of Neverland,...
Christmas is usually a time for good tidings, and on Monday, Dec. 5, House Speaker Martin Romualdez sounded a lot like Santa Claus. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Romualdez graced on Monday night the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the House of Representatives wherein he...
The Parañaque City government lighted a giant Christmas tree at the City Hall grounds on Monday, Dec. 5. Mayor Eric Olivarez headed the ceremony, together with wife Aileen Claire and the city government department heads led by city administrator Atty. Voltaire dela Cruz. Olivarez said a show was...
The Malabon City government held the grand opening of its first-ever “Musical Lights and Fireworks Display” at the Malabon City Hall on Monday, Dec. 5, for the Christmas season. Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval led the event along with City Administrator Alexander Rosete, Malabon City Police...
From it bags of the season to look-at-me pieces, elevate your holiday dressing game with the latest from global fashion brands The Yuletide tunes are playing everywhere, homes are decked with the most spectacular decors, and everyone is preparing presents to gift their loved ones. This year truly...
CLINICAL MATTERS DR. EDSEL SALVANA It has been more than a month since we shifted to voluntary masking. Full face-to-face classes have been going on for some time now. Despite many misgivings, Covid-19 cases in the Philippines have remained stable. Healthcare utilization remains low. Many are...
A House leader wants the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to strictly monitor the prices of noche buena items amid the holiday season. (Unsplash) For this purpose, House Committee on Social Services Vice Chairman and Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas filed House Resolution (HR) No.612...
