Pope calls for end to Gaza, Ukraine conflicts as world celebrates Christmas

Agence France Presse 12/25/2023

VATICAN CITY– On Monday, people worldwide adorned Santa hats while celebrating Christmas on beaches, ski slopes, and streets, as Pope Francis called for an end to the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, which have overshadowed this beloved…

DOH-7 reports rise in firecracker injuries during Christmas, New Year’s Eve celebrations

Futch Anthony Inso 01/02/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) reported an increase in firecracker-related injuries in the region as people were already allowed to resume Christmas and New Year’s Eve gatherings. In a report…

Cops on alert as CV residents welcome new year

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 12/31/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines –At least 2, 000 policemen are now deployed in the different localities in Central Visayas to ensure peace and order and compliance with firecracker-related regulations during the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day…

Remembering departed loved ones during Christmas made more meaningful at Angelicum Garden of Angels

Dianne Zarina G. Savillo 12/04/2021

During the merriest season of all, people around the globe celebrate the holidays filled with joy and laughter. Dinner tables will be filled with a feast and piles of presents will be placed under the Christmas tree.…

Taft Properties welcomes the holidays at the resort-inspired Soltana Nature Residences

Mark Kavin Salomon 12/04/2021

The ongoing health crisis did not stop Taft Properties from mounting a Christmas celebration, inviting everyone to “Come Home to Nature” this holiday season. Last November 26, 2021, Taft Properties lit up its giant Christmas tree at…

Three Ways to save Christmas 2020

Dianne Zarina G. Savillo 12/21/2020

The year 2020 is one for the books. And as the world continues to grapple with a deadly pandemic, we are left to wonder, what becomes of the Pinoy’s favorite holiday — Christmas? Christmas 2020 should not…

IN PHOTOS: Christmas Day at typhoon-hit Daanbantayan town

Gerard Francisco 12/26/2019

DAANBANTAYAN, Cebu — It could have been a joyful Christmas celebration for the people of this town. But it was not meant to be as Daanbantayan was placed under storm signal number 3 on Christmas Eve, December…

Priest appeals for help to restore Daanbantayan church

Rosalie Abatayo 12/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The church still looks unscathe from the outside as it stood silent right there surrounded by uprooted trees and various debris. Inside the church is another story. It was like witnessing a repeat of…

Police officers spend time away from family to keep public safe on Christmas

Alven Marie A. Timtim 12/24/2019

Cebu City, Philippines — Police Lieutenant Eddie Ric Yarag smoothened his uniform as he prepared to line up for a special ceremony. It is Tuesday, December 24, the day before Christmas. But Yarag, 42, is not at…

Rainy Christmas as tropical depression passes through Visayas region

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/21/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It is going to be a rainy Christmas as the weather bureau announced that a tropical depression (TD) is expected to pass through the Visayas region between December 24 and 25. The Philippine…

Early Christmas gift

Ricky Poca 12/26/2016

Allow me wish you all a Merry Christmas. It is a time to show our appreciation to the kindness of our Savior by loving, adoring, worshiping and thanking him for all the blessings that he showered us…

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