DOH issues reminders on celebrations this holiday season
Before Christmas comes, there will definitely be Christmas parties and gatherings left and right, as well as people crowding the mall to go shopping. But the Department of Health (DOH) …
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President Marcos to make wearing of face mask indoors voluntary – DOT
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr plans to make the wearing of face masks against COVID-19 “optional” in indoor areas, according to the Department of Tourism. According to Tourism Secretary Christina …
PH may have better Christmas due to higher vaccination rate
Filipinos may have a better Christmas this year in relation to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the OCTA Research Group. In the public briefing this Thursday, Dr. Butch …
CSC advises gov’t employees to make holiday celebration virtual
Due to the threat of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) has advised government employees to virtualize the holding of parties this holiday season instead of …
Group asks P10-K gratuity pay for contractual, job order employees this Christmas
Some public sector workers are now challenging President Rodrigo Duterte to approve the request for an additional payment of P10,000 to all “irregular” government employees this Christmas. “Job order” and …
DOH allows Christmas caroling this year
The Department of Health announced Wednesday that Christmas caroling would be allowed this year provided it is outdoors, and carolers should wear face masks and face shields. “Sa pangangaroling po …
Malls in San Juan, QC launch Christmas activities
Some shopping centers have already started conveying Christmas to their patrons, lit their Christmas trees, and launched projects as gifts to cause-oriented groups. The launch of Christmas at a shopping …
DOH: Christmas, Halloween mass gatherings still have restrictions
According to the Department of Health, mass gatherings for Halloween and Christmas parties are still not allowed this year. In a public briefing on government television on Saturday, Health Undersecretary …
De Lima wishes freedom, end of killings in PH for Christmas
Detained Senator Leila De Lima said her Christmas wish was to have freedom from detention and to the end of killings in the Philippines. “I constantly wish for my freedom. …
Metro Manila mayors want GCQ until end of 2021
The mayors of Metro Manila have agreed to keep the region under general community quarantine (GCQ) until the end of the year, according to their leader. According to Parañaque Mayor …
Metro Manila mayors ban Christmas caroling, parties
Metro Manila mayors will ban the traditional Christmas caroling and parties this holiday season to prevent COVID-19 transmissions, the chairman of the capital region’s council said Friday. “Naglabas na kami …
Metro Manila mayors: Ease quarantine restrictions after holidays
National Task Force against COVID-19 (NTF) chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. said he and Metro Manila mayors would recommend easing the quarantine restrictions after the Christmas holidays. “I and the …
DOH cautions public in attending holiday activities
The Department of Health (DOH) cautioned the public in attending different activities during the holiday season amid the ongoing threats of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. DOH-Health Promotion Policy and Technology …
PNP to deploy more cops during Christmas holidays
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it would double its deployment of law enforcers during the Christmas season to ensure the public’s safety and security. PNP chief Police General Camilo …
Recto to DSWD: Distribute P10B aid as Christmas ‘ayuda’
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto asked Monday the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) the remaining P10 billion funds the agency failed to distribute under the Special Amelioration …
COVID-19 surge on Christmas possible if NCR GCQ is eased
Researchers said the premature easing for general community quarantine or GCQ in Metro Manila could lead to another COVID-19 surge in the coming Christmas season. The OCTA team said on …
Why Jose Mari Chan rewrites the lyrics of his iconic “Christmas in Our Hearts”
Jose Mari Chan has decided to rewrite the lyrics of his iconic “Christmas in Our Hearts” and “A Perfect Christmas” to reflect what the world is currently going through. Dubbed …
Bramovich: Merry Christmas Mr Duterte, you bloody hypocrite
In a very brief Christmas message to his country, “The Punisher” president shared his hopes for peace and progress as the Philippines moves into 2017. The entire “greeting” – delivered in …
Lords a leaping? Eleven facts about Christmas in the Philippines
1. The Filipino Christmas season is the longest in the world (as you may have noticed by now). It isn’t unusual to see decorations already in place by late August. In …