SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna – A woman died in a fire that destroyed her house on Paulino St., Barangay VII-D, this city, on Christmas Day. The Bureau of Fire Protection-San Pablo City identified the victim as Rowena. A WOMAN died in a fire that hit her house on Christmas Day in San Pablo City, Laguna....
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Nine New People’s Army rebels were killed in a gun battle with the military in the hinterlands of Barangays Can-ayan, Kibalabag, Kulaman, and Mapulo in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, on Christmas Day. The Philippine Army 4th Infantry Division (ID) said in a statement that the...
PLARIDEL, Quezon – A laborer was stabbed dead while pacifying his co-worker on Christmas Eve during a drinking spree in Barangay Concepcion here. Police identified the victim as Robert Tolentino, 32, single, of Barangay Concepcion. Investigation said the victim and the suspect, “Daniel,” 42,...
ILOILO CITY – Catholics in Iloilo and Guimaras were urged to find peace in their hearts and express solidarity with the children of Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war this Christmas. ARCHBISHOP Jose Romeo Lazo (center) leads the Christmas Day Mass at the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in Iloilo City....
President Marcos wished that Christmas would bring love and strengthen bonds among Filipino families. Marcos made the statement through a Facebook post on Monday, Dec. 25. "Nawa'y magdala ang Kapaskuhan ng liwanag sa ating mga puso at muling magbukas ng pintuan para sa pagmamahal at pagkakabuklod...
Vice President Sara Duterte has praised the dedication of frontliners serving the nation while the rest of the country enjoys Christmas festivities. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo courtesy of OVP) Duterte paid tribute to all frontliners, soldiers, policemen, firefighters, doctors, nurses and...
Vice President Sara Duterte hailed and thanked overseas Filipinos around the world on Christmas day and assured them of her support. In a statement on Dec. 25, which she called a "Pagpapasalamat" message (message of gratitude), Duterte recognized the contributions and sacrifices of all overseas...
On Christmas Day and beyond stretches a reflective moment when we look back at the festivities. For many, it’s a time to simply relax and be with their families. What better way to relax than by looking at art? Here are some artworks that best portray the spirit of the holiday season as it comes...
Seven more people were added to the government’s list of people who died due to intense rains and flooding brought by a shearline and the northeast monsoon (amihan) during the Christmas weekend which brought the death toll to 13, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Tuesday, Dec. 27. Philippine...
CEBU CITY – Cancellation of sea trips left several passengers spending their Christmas in an evacuation center in Danao City, northern Cebu. Mitch Mondigo, public information officer of the Danao City government, said a total of 99 individuals stayed at the city’s evacuation center after trips...
Thousands flocked to the Antipolo Cathedral, otherwise known as the International Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, and the nearby city park to spend Christmas Day with loved ones. Nel Andrade / MANILA BULLETIN The Christmas Day morning masses at the cathedral were jampacked with...
AUTHORITIES conduct a rescue operation in a flooded area in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental on Christmas Day. (FB) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PNA) – Christmas did not come easy to some local government units in Northern Mindanao as they welcomed the supposed most joyous event of the year by...