The Manila city government received a significant boost to its peace and order efforts after Chiang Kai Shek College donated 20 Yamaha NMAX motorcycles to strengthen the mobility of local police officers, particularly in responding swiftly to crimes across the city. Mayor Francisco “Isko...
The Quezon City government is inviting residents to join a day-long celebration of Chinese New Year in Banawe, on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Festivities in the Banawe Chinatown District will welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, highlighting the traditions of the Chinese and Filipino-Chinese communities, and...
Motorists are advised to expect traffic disruptions in Binondo and nearby areas as the city implements road closures and rerouting schemes for the Chinese New Year 2026 celebration on Feb. 16. Authorities said closures will begin as early as 3 a.m. and will continue throughout the evening depending...
BAGUIO CITY – About 100 indigent families here were recipients of the annual gift-giving activity on Feb. 13 of a Filipino-Chinese group in line with the Chinese Lunar New Year or Spring Festival 2026. Peter Ng, head of the executive committee, with City Social Welfare and Development Officer...
Love and luck may be on your side this Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said celebrations will remain tropical cyclone-free. PAGASA weather specialist Leanne Loreto said no tropical cyclones are...
BAGUIO CITY – The Filipino-Chinese community in this city thanked the local government for supporting institutionalized Chinese New Year celebrations, signaling deeper collaboration and fostering harmony between people of different cultures. “Your valuable partnerships will surely make us reach...
Private sector employees who report to work on Chinese New Year, Feb. 17, will receive additional pay, while those working on the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary on Feb. 25 will receive their regular daily wage, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido...
Lucky Chinatown stands as the center of luck, abundance, and prosperity, bringing the community together at the heart of Binondo to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with good fortune and auspicious beginnings. The lighting of the Prosperity Tree at Chinatown Walk ignites a series of events and...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government will temporarily close the Bucana Bridge, part of the Davao City Coastal Road, on Feb. 16 for the 2026 Chinese New Year celebration, an event city officials say underscores the strong ties between Davao City and China. Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz,...
The holiday season in the Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) region was generally peaceful, police said Tuesday. Calabarzon police chief Police Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth T. Lucas said no indiscriminate firing incidents involving police personnel were recorded. A notable decrease...
Police reported that the New Year celebration in Davao City was generally peaceful, orderly, and prosperous. Zero firecracker-related injuries and stray bullet incidents were recorded, following official monitoring and coordination with hospitals. Acting Davao City Police Office Director Police...
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...
