As the Philippines ushers in the New Year, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) called on the public to turn goodwill into action by donating blood and giving patients a new lease on life. While holiday festivities may be over, the demand for blood remains constant, PRC said. PRC noted that hospitals...
Fireworks-related injuries nationwide climbed to 720 cases during the recent holiday season, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, Jan. 5. The agency said the cases were recorded from Dec. 21 to Jan. 5, based on reports from 62 sentinel hospitals. Data showed that 52 percent of those...
Domestic travel set new records during the Christmas long break, and local tourism supported communities while strengthening the economy, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Monday, Jan. 5. Boracay Island led major destinations with 118,745 visitors from Dec. 15 to 28, 2025. Baguio City...
At least 5.9 million passengers traveled by sea nationwide during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, one of the highest volumes monitored by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in recent years. PCG spokesperson Capt. Noemie Cayabyab said the passenger traffic is expected to further increase as...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are bracing for a surge of travelers returning to cities as post-holiday land and sea travels ramp up starting Saturday, Jan. 3. PCG spokesperson Capt. Noemie Cayabyab said the agency expects nearly...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported smooth and orderly port operations nationwide on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, as no passengers were stranded in any major or minor port despite heavy holiday travel. PCG spokesperson Capt. Noemie Cayabyab said the Coast Guard did not receive any report of...
President Marcos has declared special non-working days in five municipalities and three cities in January 2026 to allow residents to fully participate in local founding anniversaries, festivals, and city fiestas. In a series of proclamations signed in mid-December, the President approved requests...
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – Police in Central Luzon issued a public advisory Wednesday detailing allowed and prohibited firecrackers and pyrotechnics for a safe holiday season. Police Regional Office-3 (Central Luzon) director, Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr., said the sale, distribution, and...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, December 24, reported that two individuals died from acute complications of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) monitored across 10 pilot surveillance sites. In its latest surveillance data covering December 21 to 4:59 a.m. on December 24, the DOH said one...
More than 125,000 passengers passed through seaports nationwide by midday on Sunday, Dec. 21, as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continued to manage the steady rise in holiday travel under Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Pasko 2025. From 6 a.m. to 12 noon, the PCG recorded 65,500 outbound passengers and...
It’s never easy to shop for mindful gifts, especially when one has a long list to tick off this holiday season. One place shoppers appreciate is the bazaar, where they can discover brands and products suited for every important person in their lives. Founded by Claudine Baron Paulino and Rosanna...
There is something about the holidays that invites us to go out and have fun. Sure, family gatherings and barkada get-togethers are best enjoyed over great food at home. But if you’re itching to see more festivities happening this season, we’ve listed down things you won’t want to miss. From...
