Pre-Christmas tragedy in Cotabato: Family from Cagayan de Oro loses 5 members

Shiela Mae Butlig 12/24/2024

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — In Greenville Subdivision, Brgy. Bugo here, lighted candles are being placed outside the Maglinte family’s home. This comes a day after five family members tragically lost their lives in a vehicular accident…

Christmas tree burned, hundreds protest in Syria’s capital

Agence France Presse 12/24/2024

DAMASCUS, Syria — Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Christian areas of Damascus early Tuesday to protest the burning of a Christmas tree near Hama in central Syria, Agence France-Presse journalists witnessed. “We demand the…

P28.8M ‘shabu’ seized in CV two days before Christmas

Emmariel Ares 12/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two days before Christmas Day, law enforcers in Central Visayas confiscated illegal drugs worth a total of P28,840,000 from two drug suspects. On Monday, December 23, policemen conducted two separate anti-illegal drugs operations…

PRO-7 beefs up security for Christmas and New Year

Emmariel Ares 12/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  To ensure a safe celebration of Christmas and New Year, law enforcers in Central Visayas conducted an inspection of the various transport ports, terminals, and firecracker stalls in Cebu. The surprise inspection is…

‘Goodbye Philippines,’ other firecrackers banned by Cebu City

Pia Piquero 12/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City is taking a hardline stance against hazardous holiday explosives to curb injuries and maintain order during the holidays. Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has outlawed the sale, use, and distribution…

Holy Year about to start in Rome: Here’s what you need to know

Associated Press 12/24/2024

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Tuesday formally inaugurates the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome, amid new security fears following a Christmas market attack in Germany.…

Bethlehem plans somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza

Associated Press 12/24/2024

BETHLEHEM, West Bank  — The Nativity Store in Manger Square has sold handmade olive wood carvings and religious items to people visiting the traditional birthplace of Jesus since 1927. But as Bethlehem prepares to mark its second…

Trump calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada, Panama Canal

Associated Press 12/24/2024

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — First it was Canada, then the Panama Canal. Now, Donald Trump again wants Greenland. The president-elect is renewing unsuccessful calls he made during his first term for the U.S. to buy Greenland…

Yearender 2024: Top stories that shaped Cebu City

Pia Piquero 12/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The year 2024 was a whirlwind of events for Cebu City, characterized by political upheavals, environmental surprises, and headline-grabbing controversies that kept residents and the nation captivated. From fierce debates over festival venues…

DOLE urges employers to ensure 13th-month pay before Christmas

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 12/24/2024

MANILA — On Monday, just one day before the legally mandated deadline, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) renewed its appeal to private sector establishment owners to provide their employees with their 13th-month pay. DOLE Secretary…

DOH cautions vs holiday heart syndrome

Ma. Teresa Montemayor - Philippine News Agency 12/23/2024

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday cautioned about holiday heart syndrome which may be caused by too much alcohol, stress, lack of rest, and salty foods. In a statement, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa reminded…

DOH: Seniors medicine discount won’t need purchase booklet

John Eric Mendoza 12/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A senior citizen no longer needs to show a purchase booklet to avail of the mandated discount for their medicines. This is because Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has signed DOH Administrative Order No. 2024-0017,…

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