Top government officials attended the celebration of the Communist Party of the Philippines’ 48th anniversary here on Monday, Dec. 26.
For the first time, Amelia Pond, 64, spent her Christmas at a hospital here.
As a contractual worker, Yuko’s father is not always able to send money so he tries to help his mother through caroling. Yuko said he gives everything he earns to his mother.
Christmas eve would have been another busy day for Melanie Larida as she would have doubled her time preparing for Noche Buena and for the 71st birthday of her father-in-law.
The Department of Trade and Industry warned consumers of the 12 types of scam activities during Christmas season.
A farmers’ group said that the third round of peace talks with the National Democratic Front will be an important step towards achieving genuine land reform.
Organizers of Davao’s 4th Torotot festival announced Thursday that the city will not aim to be included in the Guinness World Records next year.
A government negotiator with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines said there are 21 political prisoners who already have clearances, 18 of whom are eligible for pardon.
Three days before the Christmas celebration, the Department of Trade and Industry XI assured the public that there will be no price hike for “noche Buena” items all through out the yuletide celebration.
More than six years ago, Teofilo Melloria, 72 would work in someone else’s farm earning him P200 a day.
