Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, Feb. 8, described the Muslim holiday of Isra Wal Mi'raj, which refers to the miraculous journey of the Prophet Muhammad, as a “reminder” of how “faith and dedication unite us.” (Photo courtesy of Claudia Dewald / iStockphoto.com) “The...
BAGUIO CITY – Police here reported a 56.47 percent decrease in crime incidents during the holiday season. The Baguio City Police Office Crime Information Reporting and Analysis System (CIRAS) said cases went down by 48 cases from December 21 to 31 compared to the same period in 2022. Baguio City...
You meant to stay healthy with all your heart and mind this holiday season. You are imperfect, however, just like everyone else. It’s human to be tempted and sometimes give in to the temptation of having just one more bite of that dessert or have a second helping of that dish you only get to eat...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The Quezon Police Provincial Office remains vigilant as the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army on Saturday declared a 24-hour ceasefire in line with Christmas and the party’s 55th founding anniversary. Other police provincial offices in Region 4-A are...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has not monitored any serious or credible threat to security ahead of the Christmas Day celebration next week. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said all security measures were already laid out to ensure a peaceful and joyous Christmas celebration for the...
“Fake news.” The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) denied that President Marcos had issued a proclamation declaring a “special (half-working) day” on Friday, Dec. 22, throughout the country. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said this after a copy of a document labeled...
Christmas is just around the corner. Filipinos love to celebrate Christmas with a festive dinner called Noche Buena. This annual treat is marked with recipes that are calorie laden. The mouthwatering traditional recipes from lechon, ham, fruit salad, leche flan, and morcon are equally heartclogging...
The holiday season is not just about the nostalgic Yuletide carols, the sumptuous feasts, enchanting decors, and creating special moments, it is also a time for people to be present and show up wearing their best ‘fits. From pieces made with the lushest fabrics to clothing in a variety of colors...
(File photo) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reminded all private sector employers to observe the proper payment of wages for the upcoming December regular and special non-working holidays. Under the Labor Advisory No. 26, series of 2023, Christmas Day (December 25) and Rizal Day...
Check out the holiday mall hours for Christmas 2023 in our list. Plan your shopping and enjoy the holiday spirit with an adjusted schedule at your favorite malls. SM Supermalls SM Megamall Dec. 15, Dec. 18 to Dec. 22: 11 a.m to 12 midnight Dec. 24 and 31: 9 a.m to 7 p.m. Jan. 1, 2024: 12 p.m...
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-13 on Monday, December 11, deployed 296 rookie police officers to secure the holiday season in the Caraga region and this city. Twenty will be deployed to the Agusan del Norte Police Provincial Office, 31 here, 55 to the Surigao del Sur PPO, 60 to the...
There will be enough supply of agricultural commodities in the country during the holiday season, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. The DA assured that there will be ample supply of food during the upcoming holiday season, saying that production of key commodities remain stable. "We can...
