Christmas parties in 50 percent venue capacity are now allowed in Alert Level 2 areas as long as health standards are observed, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) confirmed Friday, Dec. 3. DILG logo DILG spokesperson Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya warned that the business...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said that its pensioners will start receiving their Christmas cash gifts by early next week. In a statement, Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, GSIS president and general manager, said the pension fund has allotted P3.2 billion for the 2021 Christmas...
Malacañang has asked Filipinos for their understanding in case their loved ones abroad will have difficulty coming home for Christmas, saying the country had to adjust testing and quarantine protocols anew to delay the entry of the coronavirus (COVID-19) Omicron variant. PIXABAY/ MANILA BULLETIN...
(Photo from Unsplash) Despite the continuous decline in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, the Department of Health (DOH) encouraged the public to conduct celebrations virtually this holiday season to further mitigate the spread of the virus. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reminded...
Christmas is in the air at the Ilocos Sur Provincial Jail, where inmates are busy making Christmas lanterns as commissioned by presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo’s supporters. Pink parols made by inmates at the Ilocos Sur Provincial Jail (Dapat Si Leni/Facebook) An Ilocos Sur-based...
President Duterte led on Wednesday night, Dec. 1 the traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony of the Office of the President at Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañang Palace. (Malacañang photo) (From left to right) Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Honeylet Avanceña, President Rodrigo...
The Pasay City government lit up its Christmas tree and other holiday decors at the City Hall grounds to kickoff the celebration of the city’s 158th founding anniversary. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano and Rep. Antonino Calixto led the ceremonial giant Christmas tree lighting in front of the City Hall...
KAWIT, Cavite – The milky white walls of Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine seem formal and stately in the daytime, but when the sun goes down, it turns into a colorful building glowing with light projections. Kristian Noe Romanes / Lakwatsero Caviteño / MANILA BULLETIN The municipal government...
Cold morning and late afternoon breeze add to the Christmas atmosphere that one can experience and feel while visiting the city proper in Antipolo City this Yuletide season. Residents, young and old alike, continue to flock to Sumulong Park beside the National Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and...
IMUS CITY, Cavite – Mayor Emmanuel Maliksi reminded his constituents and visitors to the city not to litter and vandalize when they visit the Christmas display at the City Plaza. Ang Imus Plaza / Facebook / MANILA BULLETIN On Tuesday (Dec. 30), Maliksi reposted photos of dismantled cartoon...
The three-day national vaccination drive is still ongoing, but Philippine authorities are already planning a follow-up next month just before Christmas. (Keith Bacongco/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles said in an interview over ANC...
Ogie Alcasid and Ian Veneracion As we all know, the live event and concert industry is one of the most affected industries since COVID-19 began last year. Thousands of freelance live production professionals have been struggling to make ends meet. In light of this, Ortigas and Company is partnering...
