In the Philippines, where Christmas begins as early as September, the spirit of the season is never far away. It’s time to remember the special kind of magic that comes alive at Christmas. It’s in the sparkle of lights, the shimmer of ornaments, and the warmth of a home filled with joy. This...
It is no exaggeration to say that Filipinos are deeply invested in the Christmas season. As soon as September arrives, malls are decked with Yuletide decorations, Christmas jingles fill the air, and stalls selling holiday delicacies line the streets. For true holiday junkies, sprucing up their...
Senate Minority Leader Vicente "Tito" Sotto III has renewed his push for the bill mandating private sector employers to grant workers their 14th month pay to help them cope with the rising costs of goods and services and help Filipino families with educational expenses. The 14th month pay will be...
CEBU CITY – Police here are preparing for the arrival of the “ber” months this early. Police Lt. Col. Maria Theresa Macatangay, deputy city director for operations of the Cebu City Police Office, said it is during the “ber” months that crimes usually increase. With this, security...
(MANILA BULLETIN) If he would have his way, Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate member Benhur Abalos said he would ensure that the 832,000 contract-of-service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in government would get regular...
We all have our fair share of family dramas and this becomes more evident come Christmas time when we are all forced by holiday circumstances to gather in one place. The Romualdezes have been described as far back as the late 1800s to be “as loud as an orchestra.” To this day, when...
Over 300 cases of firecracker-related injuries and road traffic incidents have been monitored by the Department of Health (DOH) during this holiday season. (DOH) As of Friday, Dec. 27, DOH monitoring showed there are 101 cases of firecracker-related injuries and 284 road traffic incident cases....
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III warned the public against holiday-themed scams, urging Filipinos to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes proliferating during this gift-giving and online shopping season. He emphasized the importance of heeding the National...
CAMP COL. RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – The Police Regional Office-13 said that Christmas in the Caraga region was generally peaceful. “Thank God that no untoward incident happened,” PRO 13-Regional Public Information Office chief Police Major Jennifer S. Ometer said. “This...
ILOILO CITY – Christmas was generally peaceful in Western Visayas region, police said. POLICE guard the Christmas light show at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. (Tara Yap) “This feat was the product of our collective effort. We look forward for a stronger partnership and collaboration in...
TAYABAS CITY, Quezon – A couple and their companions were robbed of almost P1 million in valuables in a resort in Barangay Calumpang here on Christmas Eve. Police identified the victims as Christopher Tamayo, 43, his wife Shiela, 38, and companions Bomer Marfil Quising, 28, and George D....
The Antipolo City government announced on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, the grant of a ₱20,000 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) to its employees. City Mayor Casimiro "Junjun" Ynares announced that the ₱20,000 SRI has been released to the regular, casual, and contractual employees of the city...
