News Articles on yuletide

Manila bishop tells faithful to repent and have hope in God amid challenges in 2020

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 25 09:08 PM

Amid the pandemic and other challenges this year, it is important for the public to remember Jesus Christ and and ask for His help in time of need, Manila Bishop Broderick Pabillo said on Friday, Christmas Day. Read more »

'Heartbreaking to see': Christmas celebrated under pandemic's shadow

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 25 07:05 PM

In Catholic-majority Philippines, services were rocked when a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the country, capping off a troubled yuletide already muted by bans on parties and carol singing. Read more »

That time of the year? Pinoys warned vs drinking alcohol, overeating during holidays

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 16 02:26 AM

Health experts on Tuesday reminded the public about the importance of taking maintenance medicines on time as the holiday season nears. Read more »

DOH seeks LGU help to prevent post-holiday surge of COVID-19 cases

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 11 12:03 AM

DOH Spokesperson Usec. Maria Rosario Vergeire called on local officials to remind their constituents to come up with alternative means of celebrating Christmas and New Year. Read more »

Kids with parents will be allowed in malls under GCQ, Año says

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 01 02:16 AM

MANILA - All minors in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) will be allowed to go out and shop at malls for the upcoming holidays as long as they have parental supervision, Interior Sec. Eduardo Año said Monday. Read more »

DOH wary of possible 'post-holiday surge' in COVID-19 cases

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 23 11:59 PM

MANILA - As the yuletide season nears and Filipinos begin to return home and spend the holidays with their loved ones, the Department of Health (DOH) is preparing for a possible surge in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines. Read more »