The Las Pinas City government distributed 150,000 Noche Buena packages to senior citizens, persons with disability (PWds), and indigent families in the city. Mayor Imelda Aguilar (Las Pinas PIO photo) Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the tickets for “Pamaskong Handog” of the local government were...
Holiday festivities are made more enjoyable with these recommendations Handcrafted delights Papa Diddi’s shares three scoops that can help you enjoy the holidays and celebrate this season with family and loved ones. First, the brand is bringing in two new Christmas flavors: Strawberry Cheesecake...
Christmas midnight feast made from corner store ingredients By Don Baldosano TRUSTED 24/7 SHOP Interior of a homegrown convenience store (All Day) Here’s a scenario: It’s just a few hours away from Christmas Eve and the groceries and malls are already closed. You have no food in the fridge or...
Whatever happened to Father Christmas in England in 1647 would never happen in the Philippines, no matter how dire the circumstances get—poverty, disaster, a bank run, a civil war, or a revolution. In 1647, right after the English Civil War and the Church of England gave way to a Presbytarian...
SIMPLENG HANDAAN The essence of Christmas is being together and celebrating new life (Rhes Victorio) Given the times we live in, an economy in recession, a future that’s ever uncertain, a virus that’s finishing the alphabet, it might be impractical or downright insulting to even consider...
No thanks to the pandemic, holiday traditions had to be redrawn, reconfigured, or retooled. For those who are still uncomfortable with the idea of Christmas parties, preparing food at home for a smaller group is still the best way to go. Because there are no more potlucks, we’d have to prep all...
HOPE IN FOOD Philippine Christmas, acrylic print by Victoria Lakes (Cover design by Jules Vivas) Never underestimate the power of food when it comes to evoking the simplest joys or the grandest thoughts, perhaps even impossible dreams. In a few days, we will all take our place around the table...
All I want for Christmas is chicken macaroni, just simple elbow pasta, boneless chicken, and cheese, like cheddar, though I don’t mind Gruyere or Gouda or even Brie, just leave the rind out. No raisins, and please no broccoli, no spinach. I like the ritual of bedashing my salad with black pepper...
Make your holiday (or everyday) meals merrier with these tried and tested food combinations Paired's featured five-course menu Christmas is among the most celebrated holidays around the world for so many reasons. One is, of course, food. The occasion allows us to eat to our heart’s content....
World Vision is once again bringing the holiday spirit to our most vulnerable children and their families as it continues its annual Christmas tradition with the Noche Buena campaign. CHRISTMAS IS FOR CHILDREN The Noche Buena Campaign is for the benefit of the most vulnerable children Since 2006,...
Kusina Kween Home cooks can show off their prized Christmas recipes in Cinema One’s Noche Buena challenge, where a P50,000 cash prize is at stake and the first-ever “Cinema One Kusina Kween” will be hailed. “Kusina Kween: The Noche Buena Challenge Promo” is open to all moms, titas and...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) urged manufacturers to consider calls not to increase the prices of Christmas products in the country this year. (Photo via Unsplash) "Panawagan sa manufacturers baka gusto nila na wag munang gumalaw ng presyo for Christmas products this year or kung...
