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Workers off on Christmas leave
Thousands jammed bus terminals, airports and seaports yesterday – the start of two sets of long Yuletide holidays – to go home to the provinces to celebrate Christmas with their families and loved ones, a tradition deeply rooted in the culture of Filipinos.
Palace rules out special session on 2008 budget
Malacañang yesterday ruled out plans to call for a special session of Congress although the 2008 budget proposal and other priority bills were not approved before the Christmas break.
Christians observing Fourth Sunday of Advent today
Christians around the globe observe the Fourth Sunday of Advent today, the climax of the Advent season.
House ethics committee dismisses complaint against JdV with finality
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Ethics has dismissed with finality a complaint filed against Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. involving a case of conflict of interest over his grant of a congressional franchise to a telecommunications firm owned by his son years ago.
Philconsa urges naming of opposition nominees to Comelec
The Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa) Board of Governors and Officers led by former Minister Conrado F. Estrella and Manuel (Lolong) M. Lazaro, Chairman and President, respectively, suggested to the Office of the President yesterday that two out of three positions in the Commission on Elections (Comelec) which will be vacated early next year, be extended to nominees of the opposition to show the sincerity of the President in instituting meaningful reforms in the electoral process.
Arroyo hears dawn mass in Pampanga with Governor Panlilio
President Arroyo yesterday met Pampanga Gov. Ed Panlilio and Bulacan Gov. Joselito Mendoza on two separate occasions in their respective provinces, almost four months after the two local executives confirmed the controversial Oct. 11 distribution of cash gifts to politicians at Malacañang.
Binay criticizes plan of Malacañang to hire lobby firm
Makati Mayor and United Opposition (UNO) president Jejomar C. Binay yesterday described Malacañang’s plan to hire a US lobby firm as an "insensitive’’ act, at a time when millions of Filipinos will be celebrating a bleak Christmas because of poverty.
Christmas Eve Mass tonight
Millions of Filipinos join Christendom and bow their heads in prayer when they gather in churches at midnight tonight to celebrate the Christmas Eve Mass to mark the birth of Jesus Christ centuries ago in the humblest of barns but heralded under the splendor of the Star of Bethlehem.
Rosales: Why teach us something we have been doing for 2,000 years?
This was the answer of Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, Archbishop of Manila, when asked about his reaction to the new government policy that will bar priests from solemnizing weddings if they fail to undergo government training on marriage laws.
Metro Manila film festival parade today
The annual Filipino film festival under the auspices of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) led by Chairman Bayani Fernando will be ushered in today with the traditional Parade of Stars which is expected to draw in movie fans along the parade route.
Jalosjos arrested in Zambo del Norte, faces new charges
Convicted rapist and former Zamboanga del Norte Rep. Romeo Jalosjos has been placed under police custody anew after getting out of detention and flying to his home province, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez said yesterday.
Atienza admonishes critics against making irresponsible charges
Secretary Lito Atienza of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday admonished critics against irresponsible charges in connection with the administration’s plan to hire an American lobby firm to promote Philippine interests in the United States.
Eat healthy, avoid firecrackers this holiday season, says DoH
Eat healthy this holiday season and do not use firecrackers for your safety.
Pimentel urges rational allocation for debt service payments
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. (PDP-Laban) questioned yesterday the practice of the Executive branch to over-allocate funds for debt service payments in the yearly national budget that further diminishes public spending for productive and essential programs.
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