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19 fireworks-related injuries reported over Christmas holiday
THE HEALTH department on Monday reported 19 fireworks-related injuries over the Christmas holiday, with 84% involving illegal pyrotechnics or firecrackers. The total was 54% higher compared to the 12 cases in 2020, but 67% lower than the five-year average of 58 cases in the same period. Fireworks-related injuries are usually higher during the New Year’s Eve celebration. All cases were due to injuries inflicted by fireworks. There were no reports […]
In France, politics not peace trims ‘green’ Christmas trees
PARIS — The town hall in the 12th arrondissement of Paris is lit up for the festive season but the traditional Christmas tree in the public square is absent. In its place stands a tree-shaped sculpture made of recycled wood. The municipality’s choice is in line with a trend across France and beyond to favor […]
Spritzer Celebrates Sustainability for 2021 Christmas
KUALA LUMPUR & TAIPING, Dec 17, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Spritzer Malaysia (“Spritzer” or the “Company”) is delighted to announce the raising of its first-ever Sustainable Christmas Tree in Taiping, Perak as the central attraction of the Spritzer EcoPark Christmas 2021 Event. Families and friends can take memorable photos of themselves with […]
Toy Kingdom suggests top toys for Christmas
PARENTS can bring the magic of Christmas to their home with toys their kids will wish for, love and hug. For those thinking about what will bring so much joy to the little ones, To…
DepEd sets Christmas break for public, private schools
THE Christmas break for both public and private schools for the school year 2021-2022 will start on Dec. 20, 2021 and end on Jan. 2, 2022, the Department of Education(DepEd) said.T…
Neri: That Christmas magic
THE Christmas look is all over. That giddy Christmas feel is in the air. Yes, despite the times we are in, there’s the magical touch of Christmas everywhere—brightly lit Christmas…
No unvaxxed adults inside Lapu churches for Misa de Gallo
THE Lapu-Lapu City Government will only allow fully vaccinated individuals and those below 18 years old, even if they are unvaccinated, to enter churches during the nine-day Misa de Gallo, which will start on December 16, 2021. This is based on Executive Order No. 2021-70, which Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan signed on December 6. Chan’s […]
City’s ‘Pasko sa Uptown to help 4K kids this Christmas
ABOUT 4,000 underprivileged children from Cebu City’s 80 barangays will benefit from the City’s annual gift-giving activity this Christmas season. The 4,000 children will serve as beneficiaries for this year’s “Pasko sa Uptown,” which is now celebrating its 11th year. During a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, Vice Mayor Dondon Hontiveros said this […]
Espinoza: Christmas, elections and Omicron
Our Christmas celebration this year will never be the same as it used to be before this deadly new coronavirus (Covid-19) arrived on our shores. The virus was first detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019. For almost two years, the world has mostly been at a standstill. The mighty countries and developing nations are […]
Christmas spending expected to top P37,000 per household
HOUSEHOLDS are expected to spend about P37,106 each to celebrate Christmas, according to a study conducted by a remittance company. The Philippines’ estimated Christmas spend is eighth-largest among 15 economies surveyed by WorldRemit. “Christmas celebrations begin as early as September and extend until January in the Philippines, making it challenging for many families to afford the […]
Christmas trees lit at Araneta City, Hotel 101
1 of 2 CHRISTMAS is just around the corner, with more people heading to the shopping malls and hotels to admire the holiday decorations. Araneta City last week lit up its iconic Giant Christmas Tree, which was decorated in lights and colorful ornaments. The Giant Christmas Tree is located within the Times Square Food Park […]
Prices for some Christmas Eve dinner foods expected to rise 4-8%
THE PRICE of some foods typically consumed on Christmas Eve may rise between 4% and 8%, according to the Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association (Pagasa). Pagasa President Steven T. Cua said in a television interview Thursday that selected foods for Christmas Eve dinner, known as “Noche Buena” could see price increases of up to P2 depending […]