Yes, both Feb. 9 and 10 of this year are declared special nonworking days in the entire country due to the celebration of the Chinese New Year. KEVIN TRISTAN ESPIRITU / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil confirmed this in a text message amid confusion among some...
As the Lunar New Year approaches, The Manila Hotel invites guests to usher in the Year of the Dragon with an auspicious start through its tikoy early bird offer. Nian Gao, also known as tikoy, is a traditional delicacy that holds great significance in Chinese culture. This sticky rice cake has been...
Malacañang has declared Feb. 9, 2024, a special non-working holiday across the country in celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced. Chinese New Year (KEVIN TRISTAN ESPIRITU / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed...
Lucky bites and breathtaking views await at Taal Vista Hotel this Chinese New Year! Taal Vista Hotel warmly invites everyone to a festive gathering for the Year of the Dragon at Veranda Restaurant. The space transforms into a haven of festivity, offering a sumptuous lunch buffet from 12:00 p.m to...
ILOILO CITY – A 28-year-old man was killed and 293 individuals were injured by fireworks during the holiday season in Western Visayas. A STALL selling firecrackers in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) Dr. Fritzi Ann Suzette Jeroso-Dequito of the Department of Health-6 Health Promotion Unit said in an...
As his administration strives for a “Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines),” President Marcos on Saturday, Jan. 6, underscored the involvement of Filipinos in becoming “Bagong Pilipino (New Filipino)” themselves for the nation’s change and development. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
President Marcos said he will try to spend more time with his family this year as he vows to stay in shape to keep diseases away this 2024. Screenshots from President Marcos' YouTube vlog Marcos shared his "simple" New Year's Resolution in a YouTube vlog uploaded to his channel on Saturday evening,...
Eastwood City ushered in the New Year with an unforgettable celebration, hosting over one hundred thousand guests from across the metro. The Eastwood City New Year Countdown, held on Dec. 31, 2023, was a night of music, joy, and excitement, leaving attendees with cherished memories as they embraced...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – This province recorded 21 fireworks-related injuries during the New Year’s Eve celebration. Dr. Rickson Balalio, officer-in-charge of the Provincial Health Office, said that most of the victims sustained hand injuries due to “Kwitis.” Most of the FWRIs were from...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – Twenty-five persons were injured in a multiple collision on Villa Verde Trail in Barangay Santa Maria East, San Nicolas, Pangasinan on New Year’s Day. The Police Regional Office-1 said a Starex van with 10 people on board driven by Pastor Arnel Marzo Camba, 36, of...
BACOLOD CITY – A high school teacher won a brand-new car in the New Year’s countdown raffle at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) on December 31. “It’s very overwhelming to win such a blessing for the first time,” said Darlene Grace Aurelio of Barangay Vista Alegre. In a media...
SANTA, Ilocos Sur – A 49-year-old man drowned in the sea in Barangay Quezon District here on New Year’s Day. VIEW of Santa, Ilocos Sur. (Wikipedia) Police identified the victim as Henry Benitez, a resident of Barangay Ampandula, Santa. The victim went to swim in the sea while his family were...
