2025 Wrap-Up: A Year of Resilience and Reckoning
As 2025 ends, we reflect on a transformative year marked by natural disasters, governance shifts, and personal resilience. Discover the key lessons and look ahead with clarity. Read the full analysis.
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Year-End Reflections on Kapwa, Boundaries, and Filipino Resilience
As 2025 ends, we explore the Filipino concepts of kapwa and malasakit, learning to set boundaries, accept steadiness, and find quiet courage in personal growth and gratitude. Discover a uniquely Filipino realism.
Students' Christmas: A Season of Rest and Reconnection
University students in the Philippines now view Christmas as a vital pause for rest and family, not just gifts. Discover how academic pressure reshapes holiday priorities. Read more.
2 Dead, 263 Injured in Holiday Road Crashes: DOH
The DOH reports two fatalities and 263 road crash injuries from Dec 21-26. Most victims were on motorcycles without helmets. Stay safe this holiday season.
DOLE Holiday Pay Rules for Dec 24 & 25, 2025
DOLE clarifies holiday pay rates for employees working on Dec 24 & 25, 2025. Know your rights for special non-working day and regular holiday compensation.
Road Crash Injuries Double During PH Holidays: DOH
Road crash injuries in the Philippines nearly doubled to 11,146 during the 2024-2025 holidays. The DOH warns of alcohol-related incidents and urges safe driving. #RoadSafety
DOLE: Holiday Pay Rules for Dec 24 & 25, 2025
DOLE outlines pay rules for Dec 24 & 25, 2025. Workers get extra pay for Christmas Eve & Day. Know your rights this holiday season.
DOH's Holiday Health & Safety Reminders for Filipinos
The DOH launches 'Gawing Ligtas Christmas' campaign, urging moderation on sweets, daily exercise, and road safety to prevent holiday injuries and illnesses. Ensure a healthy New Year!
How to Manage Diabetes During the Philippine Holiday Season
Health experts share mindful eating and lifestyle strategies for Filipinos with diabetes to enjoy Christmas and New Year celebrations while maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
The Subversive Truth Behind the First Christmas
This Christmas, look beyond the peaceful imagery. The original story was a radical challenge to power and injustice. A call to reflect on true peace.
Cebu City Rolls Out Free Buses for Holiday Commuters
Cebu City launches free electric bus service to ease holiday transport crisis. Mayor Archival responds to citizen's plea. Will this fix traffic or hurt jeepney drivers?
Cebu City rolls out free electric buses for holiday rush
Cebu City launches free electric bus services from Dec 18 to address the 'transport emergency' during the holiday rush. Routes cover Talamban and Bulacao, prioritizing PWDs and seniors.
Jollibee's 2025 Christmas Campaign Brings Joy to 300 Stores
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.
Cebu's P799 Christmas Buffet at Caja Kitchen
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!
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.
Cebu's Holiday Traffic Nightmare Sparks Policy Debate
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's Holiday Traffic to Hit 100,000 Vehicles Daily
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.
Cebu Holiday Traffic Hits Peak: Gridlock Until Dec 23
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 Police: Only 18 Authorized Fireworks Vendors
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.
Lapu-Lapu City Ponders Past Actions Before Christmas 2025
As Christmas 2025 nears, a call for reflection on our 2024 actions emerges from Lapu-Lapu City. Will you commit to positive change and healing? Read the full introspection.
Seda Cebu Lights Christmas Tree, Honors Quake, Typhoon Victims
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 Shares the Real Meaning of Christmas
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.
Marcos Orders PNP to Boost Holiday Security Nationwide
President Marcos Jr. directs the PNP to enhance security for Christmas. Over 100,000 police deployed to ensure safe Simbang Gabi and holiday travels. Read the full story.
Mandaue Traffic Heavy in December, Team Manages Congestion
Traffic in Mandaue City surges due to Christmas shopping. Team head Hyll Retuya details congestion hotspots and measures like reinforced personnel and adjusted schedules to manage the flow.
PNP Intensifies Security for Tourists Amid Holiday Season
The Philippine National Police has ramped up security measures at key tourist spots following a Canadian travel advisory. Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Nartatez assures 24/7 vigilance.
4 Arrested in P4M Cebu Land Title Fraud
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.
Lapu-Lapu Tightens Firecracker Rules for Holiday Safety
Lapu-Lapu City enforces strict safety checks on firecracker stalls. Officials limit stock, mandate safe distances, and warn of heavy penalties for violations. Stay safe this holiday season.
Advent Reflections: Kant's Morality vs. Bonhoeffer's Waiting
Explore how Enlightenment thinker Immanuel Kant and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer offer radically different views on Advent preparation. A timely reflection on faith, reason, and hope in today's world. Read more.
Finding Joy in a Simple Filipino Christmas
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.
Higher Pay for Workers on Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Holiday
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.
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