Christmas Traffic Jam: 100K Vehicles Expected in Metro Cebu
Metro Cebu faces severe holiday gridlock with up to 100,000 vehicles. Authorities clear roads and adjust schedules for Misa de Gallo. Plan your trips wisely.
Metro Cebu faces severe holiday gridlock with up to 100,000 vehicles. Authorities clear roads and adjust schedules for Misa de Gallo. Plan your trips wisely.
Cebu's traffic grinds to a halt, with vehicles crawling 500 meters per hour. Experts blame policy failures and question the CBRT's effectiveness. Could bicycles be the simple solution?
Cebu City anticipates severe holiday traffic with up to 100,000 vehicles daily. Mayor Archival urges public cooperation and early travel planning to ease congestion. Learn key tips for navigating the festive season.
Traffic in Cebu and Mandaue cities reaches critical levels due to Christmas rush, extended school calendars, and Sinulog prep. Officials warn of worsening conditions until Dec 23. Plan your trips.
Cebu City Police intensify patrols for illegal fireworks sales. Only 18 vendors are authorized to operate in a single zone. Read the full safety guidelines.
DCott launches Mindanao's longest direct bus route from Davao to Zamboanga City. Travel time is 18 hours, with fares from P1,200. Plan your trip now!
Seda Ayala Center Cebu illuminates its annual Christmas tree with the theme 'The Joy That Brings Us Together,' dedicating the event to communities affected by recent disasters. Discover their holiday offerings.
Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma reminds the faithful that Christmas is about love, family, and faith, not just material gifts. Read his heartfelt message for the season.
NBI-7 agents arrest four individuals for a P4 million estafa scam involving a fake land title in Mambaling, Cebu. One suspect remains at large. Public warned of holiday season fraud.
More than 6,000 jeepney drivers in Davao finish capability training for the Davao Bus Project. Learn how the city is preparing for the transport shift.
Private sector employees working on December 8, 2025, a special non-working holiday, are entitled to 130% of their basic wage. Learn the DOLE rules for overtime and rest day pay.
Vallacar Transit Inc., operator of Ceres Bus Liner, reports solid 2025 performance and unveils an accelerated modernization plan for 2026, focusing on fleet renewal and nationwide connectivity. Read more.
DOLE releases pay rules for the Dec 8 special non-working holiday. Workers get extra 30% pay, 50% if it's their rest day. Check the details now.
Inflation in Central Visayas accelerated to 3.3% in November 2025, driven by rising electricity and transport costs. Discover the key factors behind the regional surge.
Foodpanda's 'Pasko Na, We Gotchu' outreach delivered meals & care packages to Cebu City Medical Center patients & frontliners on Dec 5, 2025. Read about their holiday mission.
SM Supermalls in Central Luzon unveil unique Christmas centerpieces and themes for the 2025 holiday season. Families can visit and capture photos until the first week of January.
DOTr and BCDA sign a key agreement to develop Clark International Airport into a major hub for industrial, manufacturing, and transport services, promising new economic growth for Central Luzon.
Cebu City Police Office deploys enhanced security for Misa de Gallo starting Dec 16, 2025. Plans include Oplan Bulabog and patrols to prevent holiday crimes. Read the full strategy.
Davao City Government turns over a patient transport and a multipurpose vehicle to the Muslim Affairs Office to enhance community services and emergency response. Learn about the new initiative.
The surge of unregistered e-bikes and e-trikes on Philippine roads demands urgent LTO action. Outdated laws and regulatory confusion fuel safety risks and unfair competition. Read more.
Cagayan de Oro designer Angela Soriano unveiled her Holiday 2025 collection in Cebu City, featuring 12 elegant pieces. Discover her minimalist luxury vision for the festive season.
bai Hotel Cebu launches 'bai for the Holidays' with special dining bundles, gift hampers, and festive feasts at CAFÉ bai from Nov 21 to Dec 31, 2025. Discover their ultimate guide to a merry Cebuano Christmas.
Learn how to enjoy your Filipino Christmas favorites guilt-free! A nutritionist shares essential tips for healthier Noche Buena and Media Naga meals. Read now for a joyful, balanced holiday.
Cebu City families criticize DTI's P500 Noche Buena budget as insufficient amid rising prices. Mothers call the recommendation an insult to poor families struggling with holiday expenses.
Cebu City residents criticize the DTI's P500 Noche Buena budget as insufficient for a traditional Christmas meal amid rising prices. Learn why families are calling the proposal 'insulting'.
Filipino poet Balak encourages mindful preparation for Christmas season. Embrace rest before celebration with this heartfelt holiday message. Read the full poetic guidance now!
The Metro Stores in Cebu City launched its holiday season with a grand Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, featuring carols, a 'Box of Wishes', and raffle draws. Experience the festive spirit!
DOLE reminds private sector employers about Bonifacio Day 2025 holiday pay rules. Regular holiday rates apply with 200% pay for work. Learn your rights and obligations.
PCSO boosts emergency medical care, donating 10 vehicles to reach 99% national coverage. The program aims for 100% coverage by year-end. Read more about this vital initiative.
Grammy winner Laufey unveils her festive take on 'Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town,' expanding her beloved holiday collection. Discover her musical journey!