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.
Visa Philippines reports an 8% annual growth in Filipino Christmas spending, with December 23 as the peak day. Discover the spending trends and top tourist origins. Read more for insights.
Explore the unwritten codes of Filipino social conduct, from respecting queues to giving up seats. Learn how these silent norms foster respect and community in everyday life.
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.
President Marcos Jr. orders BOC to deliver 130,000 abandoned balikbayan boxes to OFW families for Christmas. Commissioner Nepomuceno leads the inspection and distribution.
More than 300 Filipino workers in Cambodia and Thailand are displaced due to renewed border clashes. The DMW confirms their safety in evacuation centers. Learn the latest updates.
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.
The number of Overseas Filipino Workers climbed to 2.19 million in 2024. Discover key trends on destinations, demographics, and the P262.2 billion in remittances sent home.
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 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.
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.
DOLE releases pay rules for the Dec 8 special non-working holiday. Workers get extra 30% pay, 50% if it's their rest day. Check the details now.
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.
Master the classic Filipino-style fried chicken with this detailed recipe. Featuring a crispy, seasoned coating and a rich mushroom gravy, it's the ultimate comfort food. Try it tonight!
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 Bureau of Customs, PCCI, and Philexport renew collaboration to enhance trade, ease of doing business, and digital transformation. Discover how this partnership aims to boost the Philippine economy.
GCash launches its Merry GCash holiday campaign with SB19, a chance to win a BYD car, and exclusive deals for a smoother Christmas season in the Philippines. Make it merrier!
Edna's Cakeland marks 30 years with a special Holiday Feast menu. Discover their festive cakes, bundles & find 11 branches in Nueva Ecija & Pampanga.
Cebu City Police Office deploys enhanced security for Misa de Gallo starting Dec 16, 2025. Plans include Oplan Bulabog and patrols to prevent holiday crimes. Read the full strategy.
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.
Philippine senators warn that organized agricultural smuggling, involving foreign groups and dummy firms, is undermining food security and national stability. Urgent reforms are demanded.
DOLE directs field personnel to monitor pyrotechnics industry compliance with OSH standards ahead of New Year celebrations. Coordination with BFP, PNP, and LGUs mandated.
Lamitan City launched its unique 'Christmas Odyssey' Village on Dec 1, 2025, featuring recycled PPE igloos and a P1.5M budget. Mayor Furigay leads the festive start. #LamitanChristmas
Cagayan de Oro designer Angela Soriano unveiled her Holiday 2025 collection in Cebu City, featuring 12 elegant pieces. Discover her minimalist luxury vision for the festive season.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launches its 2025 Light the World Giving Machines in Davao, Manila, Cebu, and Bacolod. Donate to support children, families, and health services this holiday season.
bai Hotel Cebu launches 'bai for the Holidays' with special dining bundles, gift hampers, and festive feasts at CAFÉ bai from Nov 21 to Dec 31, 2025. Discover their ultimate guide to a merry Cebuano Christmas.
Learn how to enjoy your Filipino Christmas favorites guilt-free! A nutritionist shares essential tips for healthier Noche Buena and Media Naga meals. Read now for a joyful, balanced holiday.
Cebu City families criticize DTI's P500 Noche Buena budget as insufficient amid rising prices. Mothers call the recommendation an insult to poor families struggling with holiday expenses.
An Overseas Filipino Worker perished in the devastating Tai Po fire that claimed 128 lives. Her 10-year-old son dreams of becoming a firefighter to prevent future tragedies.