Buy quality Christmas lights to avoid accidents – DTI

Nov 20, 2021 | Nation

As Christmas slowly approaches, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) advised consumers to buy only certified Christmas lights to avoid possible dangers from substandard products. Trade Undersecretary Ruth Castelo explained that Christmas lights being offered in...

Galvez: Gov’t aspiring for ‘better Christmas’ in 2021

Mar 18, 2021 | Top Stories

The Philippine government has made another promise for a better Christmas. Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. on Thursday said the government was aiming to vaccinate 70 million Filipinos this year so the country could have a “better Christmas” in 2021....

Duterte on Christmas: Hope for better days

Dec 24, 2020 | Top Stories

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte applauds while listening to the performers during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony of the Office of the President (OP) at the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañang on December 3, 2018. Also in the photo is Presidential Daughter, Davao City...

Duque: Prepare for Covid-19 surge amid holidays

Dec 17, 2020 | Top Stories

Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Wednesday told hospitals to prepare for a surge in Covid-19 cases amid the Christmas season. | NIKKO BALBEDINA Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Wednesday told hospitals to prepare for a surge in Covid-19...

Duterte pleads to public: Skip Christmas festivities

Dec 8, 2020 | Top Stories

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday asked for the public’s compliance with health protocols this holiday season, saying there would be a curtailment of usual traditions and celebrations to avoid Covid-19. “We are saying sorry that there will be a...