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...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula (Archdiocese of Manila website) As Filipinos celebrate Christmas, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula invites the faithful to embrace the message of hope as the world prepares for the “Jubilee of Hope.” On this occasion, Pope Francis will...
Vice President Sara Duterte hailed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for their sacrifices for their loved ones and contributions to the country's progress as she hosted an online Christmas celebration on Monday, Dec. 23. Screenshot from the Office of the Vice President/Facebook In her message, the...
Manila Bulletin File Photo A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from Dec. 12 to 18 found that 65 percent of Filipinos expect a “happy” Christmas this year, a decline from 73 percent over the past two years. The survey results, released on Tuesday, Dec. 24, also revealed that 10...
(Malacañang photo) By PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. MARCOS JR. I am one with the Filipino people across the globe in celebrating the festive and holy day of Christmas. To our brothers and sisters in Christian faith, this occasion is a crucial part of our deeply held beliefs. While it heralds the...
By VICE PRESIDENT SARA Z. DUTERTE I extend my warmest holiday wishes to the management, editorial team, staff, and readers of Manila Bulletin. In this most festive time of the year, we are not only reminded of the spirit of forgiveness, generosity, and love. We are also called to open our hearts...
By SENATE PRESIDENT FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO On this special day, I join our fellow countrymen and the entire Christiandom in celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. This joyous occasion reminds us of the boundless love and hope that the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ brings to humanity. As we...
