Deck the hall with boughs of jolly Images by the author NATIVE, AS IN NATIVITY Santa Claus arrives in a flower-bedecked calesa at Diamond Hotel, where the entrance sports a Filipino theme ‘Tis the season to shine and give off sparks of joy! With hotels and malls leading the way, Christmas trees...
The Muntinlupa City government has suspended work for all of its employees from noon on April 13, Holy Wednesday. “Work in the City Government of Muntinlupa shall only be from 8 a.m. to 12 nn on 13 April 2022, Holy Wednesday. This shall afford all employees greater opportunity to observe the...
President Duterte will be on full work mode during Christmas and New Year as he promised to continue visiting the provinces pummelled by typhoon "Odette" over the weekend. President Rodrigo Duterte visits typhoon-hit Negros Occidental on Dec. 20, 2021 (Malacañang photo) Duterte, who is currently...
Angel Thoughts Merry Christmas, dear readers and your families! Only five days to go and The Blessed Event that we have all been waiting for is here. To get a taste of a unique experience at Mall of Asia, try their Tunnel of Lights Christmas Drive-Thru. Mall customers with a minimum single-receipt...
Leanne & Naara IT looks like we're in for a livelier Christmas, with health protocols and "alert levels," slowly easing up. Finally, some Filipinos will now be able to reunite with their families. But for most of us, the holidays will be spent remembering the loved ones who are no longer with...
Are physical gatherings safe now? CLINICAL MATTERS As the number of daily COVID-19 cases continues to drop, many people are looking forward to their Christmas parties. Having missed these last year, there is a pent-up need to see friends and loved ones physically, especially now that many have been...
Here’s a collection of destination-immersive voyages to celebrate the holidays across the globe For travelers looking to create truly exceptional holiday memories in 2022 and 2023, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed seven seasonal sailings to ensure an unforgettable festive experience....
Chef Jam Melchor, president of the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement, shares his recipe of the stuffed chicken dish Holiday Stuffed Chicken Galantina December draws closer. What helps make the season bright, at least according to the Yuletide music staple “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open...
Christmas is a special season for everyone, even for pets. While we understand the excitement that the holidays can bring, do not forget to protect your fur babies from potential hazards. If you’re a gardener who also happens to be a fur parent to dogs or cats, it must be a priority to create a...
Malacañang is yet to make official the declaration of Nov. 29, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2021 as special working days ahead of a planned three-day nationwide vaccination drive. (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Despite this, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles found it best to explain to Filipinos how...
President Duterte signed on Friday, Oct. 29 Proclamation No. 1236, which identifies the dates of regular holidays and special working and non-working days for the upcoming year of 2022. (Behnam Norouzi/ Unsplash) Under the directive, All Souls' Day (Nov. 2, Wednesday), Christmas eve (Dec. 24,...
Even with limited celebrations during this Yuletide season, we still managed to come together and experience the holidays with much fanfare. Christmas Day festivities were filled with lechon , wine, cold cuts, bibingka , cocktails, and joyous laughter from friends and family. “I think no matter...
