Vice President Sara Duterte belied the claims made by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that P500 is sufficient for a noche buena. Speaking to supporters in The Hague, Netherlands on Monday, Dec. 1, the official rejected DTI’s claim when asked if she believes P500 is enough for the...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized the assertion that a Filipino family can prepare Noche Buena (Christmas Eve repast) with only P500, calling the idea detached from the realities faced by ordinary households. In a Facebook post on Monday, Dec. 1, Duterte slammed...
Christmas came early for military personnel guarding the nine features occupied by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as they were given Noche Buena packages last week. The AFP, through the Western Command (Wescom), conducted rotation of troops and...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released the 2024 Noche Buena Price Guide to assist consumers in making informed purchasing decisions for the holiday season. “Aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to promote consumer rights and responsibilities, this year’s...
As the holiday season approaches, we all know how much Filipinos enjoy preparing for the Noche Buena feast; however, a dietitian from the National Nutrition Council (NNC) urged the public to practice food moderation in order to avoid overconsumption and maintain good health. Unsplash Food...
Each year, as we enter the month of December, much of our excitement comes down to counting the days down to the long-awaited Noche Buena. It’s a pivotal moment as friends and families gather for a special dinner on Christmas Eve. Often the meals laid out during this momentous occasion are the...
Manufacturers of Noche Buena products gave their assurance of sufficient supply until the end of the holiday season, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said this after meeting with the Noche Buena manufacturers to verify reports that certain...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Noche buena items and rice must be affordable for consumers. House Speaker Martin Romualdez sent this message to the country's retailers on Monday, Nov. 27 after leading a market inspection at...
Amid the public outrage over the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) suggested P500 noche buena, Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman shared on Twitter a hearty menu for the traditional Chirstmas meal that only costs P4. Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (Facebook) The catch is, Lagman is...
The city government of Las Piñas distributed “noche Buena” packs to city residents as part of Mayor Imelda Aguilar’s “Pamaskong Handog” project. Vice Mayor April Aguilar personally supervised the distribution of the noche buena package to the city’s 20 barangays. Aguilar’s...
With the ease in Covid-19 restrictions and with more people vaccinated against the coronavirus, age-old Christmas Eve traditions that have been passed on from one generation to the other will, once again, be observed around the country as the nation celebrates Christmas Eve on Saturday, Dec. 24....
Complete your Noche Buena spread with these special recipes by some of the most prolific chefs in the country You know it’s Christmas because the invitations for brunch, lunch, dinner, and after dinner are pouring in. You know it’s Christmas because the table is groaning under the weight of...
