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TIU LAUREL LEADS DA’S CHRISTMAS BOODLE FIGHT

The Department of Agriculture (DA) led simultaneous “boodle fights” across eight major fish ports and landing areas as part of Paskong Baybayin, a nationwide Christmas gathering honoring the country’s farmers and fisherfolk. Around 800 farmers and fisherfolks joined the communal feasts held in Navotas City, Cavite, General Santos City, Palawan, the Zamboanga Peninsula, Eastern Samar, […]

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DEPED HOLDS ‘PAMASKONG HANDOG’ IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Education Secretary Sonny Angara joined the Balik Sigla, Bigay Saya Pamaskong Handog ng Presidente Year 4, the annual gift-giving initiative of Office of the President in Malacañang, while the Department of Education (DepEd) held the simultaneous celebration in all public schools in Luzon, Visayas at Mindanao. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos […]

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FERNANDO TO BULAKENYOS: HAVE A SIMPLE CHRISTMAS

Governor Daniel Fernando urged Bulakenyos to embrace a simple Christmas celebration this year to show empathy for the nation’s disaster victims, especially those in the Visayas region hit by the recent earthquake and typhoon. “Mapalad pa rin po tayo kasi baha lang ang nangyari sa atin. Pero kung titingnan po natin, ‘yung Cebu, ‘yung Davao […]

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LEVISTE DISTRIBUTES 250,000 NOCHE BUENA PACKS

Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste is sharing his blessings this Christmas by donating 250,000 Noche Buena packages, funded entirely from his own personal resources and at no cost to the government.During this season of giving, every family in Leviste’s district will have a Noche Buena pack, with additional packs to be given to […]

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BELMONTE: CHRISTMAS IS FOR THE FAMILY

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte underscored the importance of family, saying our loved ones should be at the center of our Christmas celebration. ”Sa kabila ng komersyalismo, ang pamilya pa rin ang sentro ng Paskong Pilipino. Christmas is for the family, no matter how one defines family,” Belmonte said in her Christmas message. “Christmas is […]

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MMDA GIVES RIDERS GROCERY PACKS IN QUEZON CITY

In the spirit of Christmas, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), together with the ride-hailing companies Angkas and Joyride Philippines gave away grocery packs to motorcycle riders at two locations in Quezon City. The activity was led by MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, Assistant General Manager for Operations Assistant David Angelo Vargas, Traffic Discipline […]

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CHRISTMAS CHEER WITH LA UNION’S PASKO SA KAPITOLYO

A total of 38,587 kaprobinsiaan and tourists visited the Pasko sa Kapitolyo 2023 Lighting Ceremony at the Provincial Capitol Hill, City of San Fernando, La Union recently. This year’s Pasko sa Kapitolyo continued to use artificial snow to bring life to the event, veering away with fireworks and traditional activities that may harm the environment. […]

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STAY SAFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON – BONG GO

In spite of the challenges brought by the pandemic and other crisis situations, Senator Bong Go remains dedicated to spreading the holiday cheer to the most disadvantaged as he had his team provide assistance to indigents in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental.  “Sa lahat ng kababayan natin diyan sa CDO, maraming salamat sa inyong […]

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NCR MALLS MAY RESUME NORMAL OPERATING HOURS – MMDA

Shopping malls in Metro Manila may resume their normal operating hours, said the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). “Due to pre-emptive measures, the anticipated traffic problems during the Christmas season did not come to pass, and an easing in the flow of traffic in Metro Manila’s thoroughfares have been observed despite the increase in Christmas-related […]

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RIZAL REP PUSHES FOR CHRISTMAS TREE PLANTING

Looking for an activity for friends and family for the holidays? “Plant trees.” “What better way to celebrate the message of love and hope that Christ’s birth symbolizes than by planting trees, which is an act of compassion that we do, not only for ourselves, but for others?” This is what Rizal 4th District Rep. […]