Make a smart choice: Top tips for buying quality Christmas lights

Pia Piquero 12/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With Christmas only nine days away, everyone is likely busy thinking about how to decorate their homes for the festive season. Apparently, one way to truly embrace the holiday spirit is by embracing…

Electrocution: Woman killed by Christmas lights in Dapitan City

12/16/2023

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A 24-year-old woman died of electrocution on Friday evening while visiting the Christmas-themed plaza in Dapitan City in Zamboanga del Norte province. Lieutenant Colonel Romar Victoriano Lim, Dapitan City police chief, said…

Education campaign on heavy rains, Christmas lights to be held this week — Mandaue DRRMO

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/19/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — An education campaign on being vigilant on possible heavy rains and what to do when this happens, on the use of Christmas lights, and Mandaue City’s prohibition on the use of firecrackers, will…

DTI to consumers: Buy Christmas lights with PS mark or ICC sticker

Alden Monzon 11/19/2022

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday made public lists of certified brand names of Christmas lights almost a month before the holiday celebration, reminding the public to buy only those that have certification marks.…

Cordova awards first round winners of Christmas Lights and Facade Decoration contest

Futch Anthony Inso 11/08/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Municipality of Cordova has awarded the barangays and schools that won in the first round of judging for the Christmas Lights and Facade Decoration contest on Monday, November 7, 2022. The contest…

CCFO intensifies info drive on use of Christmas lights

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 10/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Fire Office (CCFO) has intensified its information drive on the proper use of Christmas lights as these kinds of lights can now be seen in some houses and places in…

City of Naga ushers in Christmas season with spectacular lights display

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 12/09/2021

CEBU, Philippines — The city of Naga once again lit up its spectacular Christmas lights to exhibit the spirit of the season. The annual “Pasko sa Naga” has been officially opened to the public. The Christmas lighting…

Public reminded anew: Don’t buy substandard Christmas lights

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 10/25/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Fire Office is again reminding the public especially Cebu City residents to buy or use only quality Christmas lights and not substandard ones to prevent fires. Senior Fire Officer (SFO1)…

The Colors of Christmas at SM Home

PR 11/13/2020

The colors of Christmas will bring joy, love and beauty to your home with SM Home’s collection of dazzling ornaments and décor. With most of us spending more time at home, the holidays will certainly bring cheer…

DTI-7 set to destroy confiscated Christmas lights that lack ICC stickers

Futch Anthony Inso 12/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-7 is set to destroy P340,101 worth of confiscated Christmas lights that were illegally sold in different malls and commercial establishments in Cebu province. Ines Cajegas, chief…

DTI reminds public: Buy certified Christmas lights to ensure safety

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 11/14/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It is the season to celebrate and by this time, families are decorating their homes with Christmas decor and lights to truly bring out the festive spirit. While everyone is busy gearing up…

DTI-7: Sell only certified Xmas lights or face penalties

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas  (DTI-7) will be conducting a crackdown against those who will be selling uncertified Christmas lights. In a press statement posted on the DTI-7 Facebook page, Regional…

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