Coconut tapper amazes netizens by using ‘ginit’ as Christmas wrapper

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The coconut once again validates its tag as the “tree of life” after a post of Johannah Uy went viral for featuring one of their coconut tappers showcasing his improvised gift wrapper. On…

Christmas in Cebu City: ‘Peaceful, no reported incidents’

Pia Piquero 12/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Christmas Day in Cebu City has been generally peaceful, with no untoward incidents, as reported by Councilor Philip Zafra, the chairman of peace and order committee. During his assessment, Zafra revealed that that…

US-Canada military center marks 68th year of Santa tracking

Agence France Presse 12/25/2023

WASHINGTON– This year, the longstanding Christmas tradition of monitoring Santa’s location continued with a collaborative effort from a military agency shared between the United States and Canada. The agency, dedicated to tracking Santa, assisted children worldwide in…

Christmas tragedy in Talisay kills former construction worker

Paul Lauro 12/25/2023

(UPDATED) CEBU CITY, Philippines — A construction worker died in a road accident in Talisay City, southern Cebu on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023. The City of Talisay Traffic Operations and Development Authority (CT-Toda) confirmed a vehicular…

Palma’s Christmas message: Let’s always celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Angay lamang nga maglipay kita taliwala sa tanan mga pagsulay na atong nasinati kay niabot na ang Ginoo.” (It is just right for us to be happy amid all the challenges that we…

‘Santa Claus hails from Finland, not from North Pole’

Tina Arceo-Dumlao 12/25/2023

Riitta Laakso, on a recent flight to Cebu, took part in a trivia game where a stewardess asked passengers where Santa Claus lives. Someone said “North Pole!” and won a prize. Later, Laakso told the stewardess that…

Pope laments war in Holy Land on solemn Christmas Eve

Reuters 12/25/2023

CAIRO/GAZA/JERUSALEM — Pope Francis lamented war in the land of the birth of Jesus on Sunday, where Christmas Eve brought only fresh bloodshed and an intensification of fighting across the length of the Gaza Strip. Hours before…

Swedish post office archives over a century of Santa letters

12/24/2023

Sweden’s postal service is inundated every year with thousands of letters beginning with ‘Dear Santa’, and it not only answers them but for over a century has kept those that stand out. With addresses such as “Lapland”, “Reindeer Land”…

Marcos’ Christmas message: Spread hope, reach out to people in need

Zacarian Sarao 12/24/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday emphasized the importance of spreading hope during Christmas by reaching out to those in need. In his Christmas message, Marcos highlighted the significance of the special day for…

A sister’s dedication: House in Talisay transforms into ‘Santa Wonderland’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — When was the last time you celebrated Christmas with your family? Are you celebrating this joyful occasion with them this year? Imagine the delight of discovering a magical surprise awaiting you at home…

5 Smart Ways to Use Your Christmas Money

Khryss Melchor Gabuya 12/23/2023

Christmas in the Philippines is a time of joy and sharing, often accompanied by extra money received as gifts or bonuses. Deciding how to use this money wisely can make a big difference in your life and…

Weather in Cebu will be fair, pleasant during holidays

Pia Piquero 12/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The weather in Cebu will be pleasant this Christmas season, as there is a low likelihood of weather disturbances in the coming days. This was announced by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical…

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