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.
Over 1,400 Aeta families in Pampanga received financial and in-kind assistance from the DSWD and local government. Three families also got livelihood grants. Read more about this holiday support initiative.
Bacolod City distributed P3,000 each to 814 scholars on Dec 24, 2025. Mayor Gasataya fast-tracked the P2.4M aid for immediate holiday needs. Learn more about the Peso program.
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!
DSWD Field Office 7 validates households for the Walang Gutom food aid program in Central Visayas. Learn how families get P3,000 monthly and nutrition education.
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!
1,767 children of decommissioned MILF combatants received P25,000 each for school fees, part of a P200,000 scholarship program under the Bangsamoro peace deal. Read how this initiative builds a brighter future.
Around 1,000 students in Candaba, Pampanga received P11,070 each from the SPES program, a joint effort by the LGU and DOLE to support education. Learn how this initiative helps local youth.
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.
The DHSUD has extended the BHDP compliance deadline for developers to March 31, 2026, supporting the 4PH program and economic growth. Read the latest updates.
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.
Kalinaw SEMR, a peace group of former rebels, prioritizes sustainable income projects for over 300 affiliate organizations in Davao Region. Government programs like E-CLIP and BDP provide crucial support.
Eleven Rotary Clubs in Pampanga delivered noche buena packs, meals, and gifts to undernourished children in Barangay Maliwalu, Bacolor, as part of an ongoing 120-day feeding program.
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.
DSWD-Davao intensifies its Pag-Abot Program for street families this Christmas. 124 beneficiaries have received aid, with financial support up to P10,000. Learn how the program works and how you can help.