CEBU CITY – This group of inmates at the Mandaue City Jail could have not asked for a better Christmas present. Four days before Christmas, 108 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) were released on Monday, Dec. 22, after they qualified for the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) under Republic Act...
As the Department of Health (DOH) ramps up nationwide hospital readiness for the Christmas and New Year holidays, DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa reminded the public to avoid excessive consumption of salty and fatty foods during the Yuletide season. The DOH chief gave the reminder during an inspection...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – The Police Regional Office 4-A has implemented a comprehensive security and deployment plan to ensure the safety of the people during the holiday season in the Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Rizal, and Quezon region. Police personnel have been deployed to key areas of...
More than 125,000 passengers passed through seaports nationwide by midday on Sunday, Dec. 21, as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continued to manage the steady rise in holiday travel under Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Pasko 2025. From 6 a.m. to 12 noon, the PCG recorded 65,500 outbound passengers and...
Cloudy weather with isolated to scattered rains is expected to persist across parts of the country in the coming days, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as multiple weather systems continue to affect various areas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
BACOLOD CITY – The Sagay City government in Negros Occidental ushered in the holiday season with a Christmas fair at the public plaza, highlighting the city’s identity as a coastal and creative city. Mayor Leo Rafael Cueva, Vice Mayor Narwin Javelosa, and Negros Occidental second district Rep....
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro on Friday, Dec. 19, ordered the allocation of P15 million as an initial payment for Barangay Tumana 's outstanding debt to Manila Water, amounting to more than P37 million, to restore the barangay 's water services before Christmas. Teodoro said she had...
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro is wishing for an orderly Philippines with no more obstructionists and destabilizers. "Ang Christmas wish ko, sana wala nang obstructionist saka destabilizers. Maging maayos ang Pilipinas, magtulong tulong para sa mga kababayan...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) urged people to remain vigilant and adopt basic safety practices for a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration. Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, PRO-NIR director, emphasized the importance of public cooperation...
BAGUIO CITY – The Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO-CAR) has deployed 7,368 police personnel across the region to ensure peace and public safety during the holiday season. PRO-CAR Director Police Brig. Gen. Ericson Dilag said on Thursday that the heightened security...
What makes Christmastime a true standout among all holidays is that it is rooted in joyful traditions and all kinds of merry-making. Some of these holiday routines and heritage are passed down through generations, while others are created to reflect changing times, personal journeys, and the places...
Christmas trees are undeniably among the most iconic elements of the holiday season. Like a blank canvas, their beauty lies in how people and establishments make them their own. They are symbols of hope and renewal, reminding us that even in the most challenging times, light and joy are never far...
