Balikbayan box message amuses netizens

Immae Lachica 06/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Balikbayan boxes hold a special place in Filipino culture, as they represent the tradition of bringing gifts, known as “pasalubong,” from Filipinos living abroad to their families back home. However, it is not uncommon…

Carbon market vendors offer ‘market-inspired’ bouquets this Valentine’s Day

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Love powers creativity and practicality. This Valentine’s season, dry goods and general merchandise vendors in Carbon Market are in for a creativity showdown in the form of unique bouquets. The never-before-seen bouquets are…

Talisay cops play Santa to Tapul drug surrenderers

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 12/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Their dedication to change is priceless and as the police’s simple yet sweet gesture of appreciation, Talisay City’s Santa Cops visit Barangay Tapul and its drug surrenderers. All dressed with Santa hats, a…

It’s the season of caring and giving at SM Supermalls

PR 09/17/2021

For Filipinos, celebrating the Christmas season means getting an early start—as soon as September rolls in, it’s time to decorate our homes with lights and put up our Christmas trees, we shop for gifts well before the…

Women registrants receive gifts from Comelec-Mandaue City

Mary Rose Sagarino 04/06/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) here has distributed giveaways to the first 20 female registrants per day to encourage women to register. The giveaways are in the form of cloth face masks or…

Federer, Serena eye special 40th birthday gifts in 2021

12/18/2020

Having endured a 2020 wipeout and seen Rafael Nadal equal his record of 20 Grand Slams, Roger Federer will edge towards his 40th birthday in 2021 with his eyes on an elusive Olympic singles gold medal despite…

Christmas gift ideas under the new normal

Marc Cosep 12/01/2020

Christmas pre-pandemic days would mean nights of parties and social gatherings. A time to reconnect with old friends, and new ones, and to make new holiday memories with the family. Now, even if Christmas parties aren’t highly…

‘Tipid’ tips for your last minute Christmas shopping

Immae Lachica 12/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Christmas shopping is real as we are on the last weekend before we celebrate Christmas.  To those who are still on their way to malls and bazaars for gift shopping let CDN Digital help…

House panel OKs cash gifts for senior citizens aged 85, 90, and 95

Inquirer.net 01/29/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The House special committee on senior citizens has approved a bill seeking to grant cash gifts ranging from P25,000-P50,000 to senior citizens, who has reached the age of 85, 90, and 95. The still unnumbered substitute…

Gifts from the Lord

Sofia Aliño Logarta 12/12/2018

The mid-year issue of the International Justice Mission, KALAYAAN, has many thoughts and reminders for us who are determined to be of assistance to the youth. First is the quote from the Psalms: “Children are a gift…

Givens and Gifts

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 06/01/2018

It is better to give than to receive!” A perennial adage that perhaps comes after the Gospel’s golden rule. It has never ceased to inspire and challenge countless individuals to generously offer their lives for others or…

Mary lost and son found

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 12/29/2017

I was blessed to be in the presence of both a historical and spiritual relic: our Lady of Triumph. Mary, represented in her traditional and solemn title of Immaculate Conception, victoriously crushes the serpents head under her…

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