Davao Region's 2025 Christmas: A Season of Service
Explore how Davao Region's provinces turned Christmas 2025 into a time of service with aid, gifts, and community programs, bringing the true spirit of Pasko to the people.
Explore how Davao Region's provinces turned Christmas 2025 into a time of service with aid, gifts, and community programs, bringing the true spirit of Pasko to the people.
Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, CBCP President, urges Filipinos to seek unity with God and each other this Christmas amid recent divisive issues. Read his hopeful message for 2026.
From the Grinch to Kevin McCallister, revisit the iconic characters who defined our holiday spirit. A nostalgic look at the lessons they taught us about kindness, family, and belief. Rediscover the magic of a simpler Christmas.
SunStar Davao asked local children what they want for Christmas. Their answers reveal a focus on health, family, and simple joys over material gifts. Discover their touching perspectives.
Davao City's 2025 holiday spirit shines through Giving Machines at Abreeza Mall and free jeepney rides, supporting local charities. Discover how Dabawenyos are making Christmas meaningful.
Take a nostalgic trip back to Christmas 2014, the last time the holiday fell on a Thursday. Relive the hits, movies, and Filipino traditions that made it special. Discover what made that season so memorable!
At 76, Davao artist Rosita 'Nene' Te Albania preserves the heartfelt tradition of Christmas through hand-painted postcards. Discover her journey from drawing on cigarette boxes to creating treasured holiday memories.
Detoxicare Philippines strengthens its Kaagapay Medical Assistance Program to help Filipino cancer patients navigate treatment costs and access government aid. Learn how this initiative supports timely healthcare.
Discover how Cebu's Janet Gordola and local artists embody the Christmas spirit, turning typhoon damage into symbols of hope. Join the special Beyond the Headlines edition.
Mandaue City allocates P60M for 'Gugma sa Pasko,' distributing 100,000 Noche Buena packs to ease holiday expenses for families and students. Learn about the city's festive support initiative.
Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines transforms over 30 sites nationwide into beacons of hope with handcrafted, eco-friendly Christmas decorations. See how they celebrate Filipino spirit.
Discover the psychological and biological reasons why Christmas lights and traditions lift our spirits. Learn how light, nostalgia, and community create holiday cheer.
Over 300 Angeles City residents received gifts in the 'WE KEN' Wish Ko Lang Christmas Edition 2025. Sponsor Kenneth Lansang vows more aid for the marginalized. Read the heartwarming story.
Jollibee launches its biggest holiday campaign, 'Buo ang Saya ng Pasko,' with 300 Joyful Christmas Stores, a touching film, and treats for Simbang Gabi churchgoers and students. Discover the new bundles and the message of togetherness.
Mandaue City extends its Gugma sa Pasko Noche Buena pack distribution until Dec 19. Mayor Ouano says over 90% of target households have received aid. Read more about this inclusive holiday program.
Caja Kitchen Cebu invites you to a festive P799 Christmas buffet on Dec 24 & 25. Enjoy lunch or dinner with family. Book now for a memorable holiday feast!
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.
Casino Plus launches its 'Panalo ang Pasko' Christmas campaign in Davao with daily Angpao Rain rewards and livestream lucky draws featuring top celebrities. Join the festive fun until January 14!
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.
A Davao-based worker shares his journey of overcoming holiday stress and heartbreak by setting boundaries and focusing on mental health. Learn expert tips for a peaceful Christmas season.
Davao City launches its Pasko Fiesta 2025 with a nostalgic theme, road closures for parades, and a 30-foot Christmas tree. Discover the schedule and traffic advisories for the holiday season.
The NHA and Bacolod City Government distributed P4.39 million to 145 residents of Barangay 27 who lost homes in a September fire. Mayor Gasataya also presented a long-term on-site housing plan.
A month after Typhoon Tino's flash floods, Barangay Tamiao in Compostela, Cebu, struggles with 37 dead, 21 missing, and destroyed homes. Residents now appeal for sustainable livelihood support to rebuild. Read their story.
A personal essay on how a mother's simple chocolate-laden Christmas tree created a lifetime of sweet memories and a tradition of sharing joy in the Philippines.
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.
The Bangsamoro government disbursed P42 million in social pensions to 7,000 senior citizens in Lamitan City, Basilan. Each beneficiary received P6,000 for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2025. Read more about this vital support for the elderly.
Nine Filipino crew members of MV Eternity C, freed after five months of captivity by Houthi rebels, are safely back in the Philippines. OWWA pledges full government support for their recovery and reintegration.
UCFI and NUSTAR's NUServe provide ₱5 million in emergency relief to Cebu City, including tents, food, and hygiene kits. Final batch expected before year-end.
The Escandor family ushered in the holiday season at The Royal Mandaya Hotel's annual tree lighting ceremony on November 29, 2025. Read about the festive 'Christmas Tradition of Love' event in Davao.