CEBU CITY – Police here are gearing up for the start of Misa de Gallo on Dec. 16. Police Col. George Ylanan, chief of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), said a security plan has been laid out to ensure that the conduct of dawn Masses will be peaceful. Ylanan said the CCPO has coordinated with...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday, Dec. 16, reminded churchgoers of proper conduct during Simbang Gabi. Catholic devotees attended the first Simbang Gabi at the Minor Basilica and Parish of St. John the Baptist in Taytay, Rizal, on December 16. 2024. (JOHN LOUIE...
BAGUIO CITY – Christmas and dawn Masses in the Cordillera region were generally peaceful, police said. The Police Regional Office Cordillera-Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division (RIDMD) said only 25 crimes – 10 index and 15 non-index – were reported from...
CEBU CITY – Christmas is the season of giving and this was best typified in Dapitan City through its “Pasko sa Nayon” project. Pasko sa Nayon is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the local government unit (LGU) to give back to the community and spread joy during the Yuletide season....
President Marcos has opened the gates of Malacañan Palace to allow the public to attend the traditional nine-day “Simbang Gabi” or dawn Masses. Simbang Gabi in Malacañang (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) Newly-appointed Presidential Assistant Cesar Chavez said the...
A chapel inside the headquarters of the Rizal Police Provincial Office (PPO) is offering Simbang Gabi not only to policemen but also to civilians living near the police camp. The office of Rizal PPO director, Col. Felipe Maraggun said the Kapanalig Interfaith Chapel located at the Camp Maj.Gen....
CEBU CITY – Security measures are in place for “Simbang Gabi” (dawn Mass) starting on December 16, the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) said. Some 6,000 police personnel will be deployed in various areas in Region 7 for Simbang Gabi. Bulk of them will be deployed in churches as...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office 8 said the Christmas celebration in Eastern Visayas this year was generally peaceful. Brig. Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, PRO 8 director, said no major untoward incident was recorded during the nine-dawn “Simbang Gabi” (dawn Mass) and Christmas Eve...
This year’s traditional “Simbang Gabi” celebration culminated peacefully in Metro Manila, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Christmas Day on Sunday, Dec. 25. Simbang Gabi (File photo/MANILA BULLETIN) Police Maj. Gen. Jonnel Estomo, NCRPO regional director, said there...
As the nation celebrates another Christmas amid the pandemic, a Roman Catholic Church leader reminded the faithful of the true essence of the season. Divine Infancy Month (Catholic Online) “Christmas,” the prelate said, is “Jesus dwelling in us.” “Everything is God’s grace. Everything...
More than 2,000 Filipinos have accepted the invitation of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to visit Malacañang as he opened the Palace grounds to the public for the Christmas season. Malacañang photo In a Facebook post, the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) said more and more people...
It’s definitely the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas Day is only a few days away, and most people are already prepared for their own way of celebrating. Expect a merrier Christmas celebration after two years of avoiding public and crowded areas. Here’s how Filipinos...
