The Christmas season this year seems to level up in terms of people’s anticipation. After super typhoon Odette played the awful “Grinch” to Cebuanos last year in the middle of the pandemic, we all have the right reasons to make up for it this year and celebrate a better and brighter holiday season. The Yuletide […]
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DepEd to offices, schools: No mandatory contributions for Christmas parties
THE DEPARTMENT of Education (DepEd) has issued a memorandum directing its offices and public schools to observe belt-tightening measures during this year’s Christmas celebrations as Filipinos cope with “difficult economic times.” DepEd entities should make their celebrations “simple yet meaningful,” Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio said in a department order. They should keep […]
Talisay City Hall employees to receive Christmas bonuses
ALL regular and job order (JO) employees of the Talisay City Government will have wider smiles this coming Christmas. This after Talisay City Budget officer Edgar Mabunay announced that the City will release the Christmas bonuses for all their employees before Dec. 25, 2022. Mabunay said each of the 380 regular employees at City Hall […]
Hai Shin Lou back in Cebu
Consider this breaking news—the beloved seafood and Cantonese restaurant Hai Shin Lou (HSL) in Cebu will be re-opening its doors in time for the holidays. It will resume operations in Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, where it first introduced its trademark Cantonese fare to Cebuanos in 2018. Speaking of the holidays, the hotel is getting into […]
Entertainment News (11/25/22)
1 of 5 Christmas Concert at The Pen, with the Manila Symphony Orchestra HBO’s anthology series The White Lotus Sarah Brightman cancels PHL Christmas concert The Philippine leg of English soprano Sarah Brightman’s A Christmas Symphony tour has been canceled. “It is with deep regret to announce that Sarah Brightman’s A Christmas Symphony show in […]
Dining In/Out (11/24/22)
1 of 10 CLOCKWISE from top: Dilithium Burn, Vulcan Martini, Emerald Chain and Spore Drive. From L-R: Retrofit (inspired by Adira Tal), Love & Grief (inspired by Cleveland Booker), Strike First (inspired by Saru) and Red Alert (inspired by Michael Burnham) cocktails from The Curator Coffee & Cocktails. — PHOTO BY JUDE BALLADO Jameson Distillery […]
Old Gold is the New Gold when Music Meets NFTs
Arizona, Nov 18, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – November 25th, 2022 sees the arrival exclusively in retail stores of a new generation of music distribution, the pairing of vinyl records and NFTs. The Gold Album for this year’s Christmas “Must Have” is the “Old is Gold” vinyl Christmas Album. A priceless, timeless collection […]
Capture the magic of Christmas with vivo V25 series
As soon as the sun sets and the sky darkens, houses and establishments come to life with glittering lights and dancing parols, all inviting a smartphone user to take a picture or a video of the magic of Christmas. However, taking photos or videos in dark places remains a challenge, and what good are pictures […]
Baby brands double down on TikTok to market to parents
From stretch mark creams to baby daywear, parenting companies Mama’s Choice and Edamama are preparing for the anticipated consumer demand this holiday season through digital touchpoints and promotions. Aside from the increased consumerism because of the festivities, data also show that most births occur in the fourth quarter. “As a direct-to-consumer brand, Mama’s Choice’s holiday strategy lies heavily in digital. […]
Prices steady for Christmas feast goods, supermarket industry says
PRICES are steady for groceries associated with the traditional Christmas feast, known in the Philippines as ”noche buena,” the supermarket industry said on Monday. Steven T. Cua, Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association president, said in an interview on One News Channel’s BusinessWorld Live program that it is “too early” for noche buena goods prices to rise. […]
Villamor & Fabiosa: Queen of Christmas
In an earlier article, we wrote that Mariah Carey’s song “All I Want for Christmas,” which was released in 1994, is extensively played on streaming services and on the radio during the Christmas season. It has topped the Billboard Hot 100 Chart every year since 2019. On March 10, 2021, Mariah Carey filed with the […]
Editorial: Tragic Christmas Day story from Tisa, Cebu City
DISASTERS, either caused by humans or natural disturbances, are tragic. They lead to destruction of properties.Tragedy is when destruction happens.A newly built home flattened by a…
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 […]