P500 Noche Buena Budget Forces Simpler Christmas in Philippines
Rising food prices force Filipino families to rethink Noche Buena with budgets as low as P500. Students share how to celebrate meaningfully. Discover affordable holiday strategies.
Rising food prices force Filipino families to rethink Noche Buena with budgets as low as P500. Students share how to celebrate meaningfully. Discover affordable holiday strategies.
DepEd Central Visayas races to repair 200+ schools damaged by the Sept. 30 quake and Typhoon Tino, but faces a severe P4.3B funding gap and a lack of structural engineers. Learn about the recovery priorities.
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano reiterates the strict ban on firecrackers, urging residents to celebrate safely. Violators will face enforcement action.
DepEd 7 grapples with rehabilitating hundreds of Cebu schools damaged by a magnitude 6.9 quake and Typhoon Tino. With a P5.5B need and only P1.2B released, 700,000 students' education is at risk. Read more.
SFELAPCO renews call for safety compliance after fatal electrocution incidents near power lines in San Fernando. Contractors and homeowners urged to coordinate with the utility firm.
Pampanga High School students and teachers participated in a disaster preparedness drill led by the City DRRMO. Learn how the exercise aims to save lives.
DepEd Central Visayas struggles with depleted funds and engineer shortage to rehab schools hit by September's earthquake and Typhoon Tino. Over 700,000 students affected.
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.
Lapu-Lapu City authorities have begun inspecting fireworks retailers to ensure public safety this Christmas. Stores face strict limits and heavy penalties for violations. Read the full safety guidelines.
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.
Davao City has approved its 2026 Local School Board budget for public schools. The move comes as teachers renew calls for a monthly allowance, highlighting funding priorities and ongoing challenges in education.
Don Bosco Technical College clinched its fifth consecutive Cesafi secondary football crown. The collegiate final was abandoned after a massive brawl involving players and spectators. Read for details and potential sanctions.
DepEd-Davao City officials assert that complaints against teachers must be filed directly with the department, not barangays. This follows a summons issued to a teacher over a student's grades. Learn the proper grievance process.
SM City Mindpro spreads joy this Christmas, distributing food packs to 50 indigent students at Edwin Andrews Airbase Elementary School through its ChriSMiles initiative. Read how community partnership made it happen.
The Cesafi high school basketball semifinals are locked in for December 8, 2025, at Cebu Coliseum. Defending champion SHS-AdC faces CIT-U, while UC Main battles CEC after an appeal was rejected.
The Philippines FDA advises parents to inspect toy safety labels before buying gifts this Christmas. Key details include age grading and compliance info to prevent accidents.
The Cesafi high school semifinals are confirmed for Dec 8 at Cebu Coliseum after officials denied UCLM's appeal. Defending champ SHS-AdC faces CIT-U, while UC Main battles CEC.
Cesafi board sustains decision to forfeit all UC Lapulapu/Mandaue wins due to player eligibility breach. Final Four rankings reshuffled; Ateneo and UC Main gain twice-to-beat edge.
Student leaders from Central Visayas gathered in Cebu City for a 3-day climate workshop, 'Galam Kalikupan,' to boost youth-led environmental action. Learn about their pledges and innovative projects.
Cesafi forfeits 5 wins of UCLM due to player violation, ejecting them from the Top Four. Semifinal matchups reshuffled. Read the latest on the appeal.
The Cesafi has forfeited 7 games involving UCLM's Noe Lingoste for playing in an unsanctioned league, knocking the team out of the high school basketball semifinals. Get the full standings update.
The University of Cebu Lapulapu/Mandaue appeals a Cesafi ruling to forfeit games due to a player's league violation. The board's final decision is expected today, December 7.
Davao City National High School Centennial Choir secures consecutive victory at Namcya 2025. Conductor reveals intense training and seeks sponsors for international competitions.
Education Sec. Sonny Angara observed the School-Based Feeding Program & ARAL sessions in Las Piñas, highlighting improved literacy & a P28.66B budget boost for nationwide rollout.
A new P18.2-million, six-classroom building for Technical and Livelihood Education is now operational at Zamboanga City High School-Main, boosting skills training for students. Read more about this investment in education.
Cebu City authorities discovered multiple public safety hazards during an inspection of the new Sinulog Solemn Procession route. Police aim for zero incidents during the festival. Read the full report.
The Department of Labor and Employment directs its field personnel to strictly monitor pyrotechnics firms for OSH compliance. The move aims to prevent workplace accidents during the peak production season.
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DOLE directs field personnel to monitor pyrotechnics industry compliance with OSH standards ahead of New Year celebrations. Coordination with BFP, PNP, and LGUs mandated.
Danao City students return to classrooms on December 3, 2025, after safety inspections. Schools declared safe post-earthquake and typhoon. Executive Order No. 098 S. 2025 details the mandate.