Photo PIA fb page President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined Filipinos across the country in marking Christmas, reflecting on the birth of Jesus Christ as a moment of faith, gratitude, and renewed hope. He urged the nation to pause amid the celebrations and recognize the deeper meaning of the season, one rooted in love, humility,…
(Photo DENR fb page) The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has called on Filipinos to mark the Christmas season with greater environmental responsibility, urging households to reduce waste and adopt more sustainable habits during the holidays. In a reminder issued on Christmas Eve, the DENR noted that garbage generation typically surges during the festive…
Two alumni of Universidad de Manila delivered pride to the country after securing bronze medals at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games held in Thailand. Jason Baucas, a Bachelor of Physical Education graduate from the Class of 2019, earned a bronze medal in Wrestling, Greco-Roman Men’s 77kg, showcasing grit and strength against the region’s best competitors….
Photo by Christian Turingan / Manila PIO Manila Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno Domagoso announced that the long-awaited Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for the city’s contact tracers is set for release, with distribution expected to begin by December 20. The announcement was made during his regular public affairs program, Yorme’s Hour, where the mayor underscored the…
(Photo from PBBM Facebook) MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally welcomed returning overseas Filipino workers and their families as he led this year’s “Tara sa Palasyo” Christmas celebration at Malacañan Palace, turning the historic seat of government into a festive space dedicated to gratitude, family, and homecoming. Held at the Kalayaan Grounds, the…
Despite the cool early morning breeze, the unmistakable warmth of a Filipino Christmas filled the grounds of Malacañang as worshippers gathered for the fourth day of Misa de Gallo on December 19, 2025. The dawn Mass forms part of the Office of the President’s annual “Tara sa Palasyo” festivities, an open invitation for Filipinos to…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. firmly rejected claims branding the Philippines as a training ground for terrorism, stressing that such assertions ignore years of sustained security operations that have dismantled extremist networks and safeguarded communities nationwide. Speaking at the 90th anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered all government agencies to scale back Christmas and year-end celebrations, citing the need for fiscal discipline and solidarity with communities still reeling from recent natural disasters. The directive was formalized through Memorandum Circular No. 110, signed by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on December 15, 2025, by authority of…
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines formally launched the 33rd Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree on December 15, 2025, marking the start of one of the largest outdoor educational Scouting gatherings in the Asia-Pacific region. The opening ceremony was held at Camp Zambales in Barangay San Juan, Botolan, drawing thousands of Scouts, leaders, and volunteers from…
Artjoy Torregosa, Arlan Arbois Jr. and Richard Salaño with podium finishes in marathon event of the SEA Games 2025. –PATAFA PHOTO Bangkok, Thailand — Team Philippines turned in a strong showing in the marathon events of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games on Sunday, collecting two silver medals and a bronze in a grueling morning run…