Hallmarks of Filipino Christmas
[Inquirer.net] - 12/24/2024
The chilly breeze that arrived last weekend signified the last stretch of what is considered the longest Christmas season in the world, which is observed in the Philippines. From the advent of the “ber months,” this nation has psyched itself up for the coming festivities, starting with the (…)
In Philippine newspapers
PRO-7 beefs up security for Christmas and New Year
CEBU CITY, Philippines — To ensure a safe celebration of Christmas and New Year, law enforcers in Central Visayas (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 24/12/2024
Chief Justice vows to further improve PH judicial system
MANILA, Philippines — Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Christmas eve vowed to further improve the judicial system (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 24/12/2024
Japan, US blame North Koreans for $300 million crypto theft
Tokyo, Japan — A North Korean hacking group stole cryptocurrency worth over $300 million from the Japan-based (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 24/12/2024
El Salvador's Congress approves end to ban on metals mining
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador’s Congress approved Monday a law that would lift the country’s (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 24/12/2024
Tolentino: PH figure skating gets boost with law naturalizing skater Korovin
The country’s dream to win its first-ever medal in the Winter Olympics got a major boost with the passage of the new (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 24/12/2024
Starbucks strike expands, closes nearly 60 US stores
A five-day strike by Starbucks baristas had closed 59 stores as of Monday afternoon, according to the union (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 24/12/2024
A Cebuano Christmas: Where to experience the most beautiful Christmas displays
The crisp, cool air, the echo of carols in the distance, and the lively energy of bustling streets—these are all (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 24/12/2024
LTFRB-7 to taxi operator: Explain why driver was overcharging passengers
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)-7 issued a show cause order (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 24/12/2024
DOLE urges employers to ensure 13th-month pay before Christmas
MANILA — On Monday, just one day before the legally mandated deadline, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 24/12/2024
Daily Gospel, December 24
This is the Daily Gospel for today, December 24, 2024, which is the Tuesday of the fourth week of Advent. READ MORE: (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 24/12/2024
Nearly 2 dozen die within a day in Mozambique after disputed poll result
At least 21 people, including two police officers, have been killed in Mozambique in the last 24 hours, the (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 24/12/2024