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A SOJOURNER’S VIEW: A Christmas Story: A Tale of Two Babies
CEBU CITY (MindaNews / 22 December) – Two babies were recently born into our households (one biological, the other surrogate). Between these babies’ birth and the one to be celebrated a few days from now – the birth of the child Jesus which is celebrated by millions of people around the world – there are […].....»»
Maja Salvador ushers in December with pregnancy announcement
Maja Salvador shared a surprise to delighted fans welcoming the first day of December with an announcement that she and her husband, Rambo Nuñez, are expecting their first child. The actress announced the good news through a Christmas-themed video on her Instagram page on Friday, Dec. 1. In the clip, Maja fixes the holiday decorations.....»»
Keeping the light alive
For the Tantocos of Rustan’s, it has always been about “family, tradition and togetherness” come Christmas time. This season, Rustan’s is elevating its commitment with the introduction of “Light Up This Christmas with Rustan’s,” an initiative that focuses on renewal and celebration. For over seven decades, Rustan’s has treasured Christmas as a time of hope, light, love and peace. This joy–which Rustan’s aims to share not only with shoppers but with every father, mother, adult and child–is encapsulated and remembered through the sparkle of lights and evergreen trees. It is symbolized by the festive tunes and solemn hymns, as well as the decorations like tinsels, bells, nutcrackers and snowglobes, along with the reds, greens and various ornaments. The cheer of the season points to the magnificent hope brought by the humble birth of Jesus Christ. Pablo (Left): Black Shirt and Pants both by Knickerbocker, Modern Barong by Randolf, Shoes by Scalpers; Alexia (Right): Headband by Simply Carols, Dress by Fancy Littlle Designs, Shoes by Mini Melissa; Ornaments by Rustan’s Christmas Shop. Rustan’s reminds everyone of the magic of Christmas with a meaningful and lively celebration. From the return of the anticipated Christmas Shop, to a grand day-long festivity packed with activities and interactive attractions, to bedazzling promos and heart-pumping markdowns, there are many to discover, explore and indulge. You are invited to witness this year’s iconic Rustan’s Christmas. Bring your family and friends, and, together, Light Up this Christmas with Rustan’s! The post Keeping the light alive appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Jose Mari Chan on becoming Phl’s ‘Christmas icon’
While Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is known as one of the most popular Christmas anthems, and South Korean mega group Exo’s “First Snow” revisits South Korean charts as the Christmas season approaches, the Philippines takes pride in Jose Mari Chan, who is known by many as the “Father of Philippine Christmas Music.” As soon as September approaches, Filipinos gear up for the Christmas spirit by starting their Christmas countdown, buying and setting up Christmas decorations, playing holiday playlists, or sharing Christmas-related posts. Known for the songs “Christmas in Our Hearts,” “Mary’s Boy Child,” and more, Jose Mari Chan is considered the Philippines’ Christmas Icon. The Christmas icon In Boy Abunda’s talk show segment, Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, aired on 1 September, the singer said that he was initially confused with Internet memes about him, but it still gave him a good laugh. However, Chan does not want to be called “The King of Christmas” by Filipinos. “Because there is only one King of Christmas and that is our Lord Jesus Christ,” Chan said. He also confessed that he did not expect the massive success of his song “Christmas in Our Hearts,” noting that his producers suggested a romantic Christmas song instead of a Christian-themed song, but suddenly “Christmas in Our Hearts” became a popular hit at radio stations. Although his songs are booming in popularity as the holidays are fast approaching, the singer admitted that he does not earn much from his songs anymore. “The technology has changed: Nobody buys records, nobody buys CDs, nobody buys cassettes anymore,” he said. “We earn a little bit from Spotify, [but] not too much… and also from endorsements and doing shows, that’s all.” Still, Chan is overjoyed that Filipinos continue to associate him with Christmas up to this day. “How nice to be associated with [the] Christmas season. I mean, it’s the biggest season in the Philippines, and it’s the best-loved season.” he said. Despite the busy schedule due to endorsements and upcoming shows until the end of the year, the singer celebrates what truly matters in his life: being married to his wife for more than 50 years and a healthy, beaming grandfather of nine grandchildren. [caption id="attachment_178686" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Jose Mari Chan | SCREENGRAB FROM YOUTUBE.COM/NINONG RY TV[/caption] Jose Mari Chan-approved Christmas content Aside from the Internet memes and posts of Jose Mari Chan peeking through almost everything as a reminder that Christmas is fast approaching, there is already an abundance of content with the 78-year-old singer that will make you feel the Christmas spirit. On 30 August, social media personality Yasmin Asistido, more popularly known as Kween Yasmin, posted a duet with Chan. Both dressed in red, the duo sang the chorus of “Christmas in our Hearts.” As of writing, the video garnered over 120,000 likes and 1.5 million views on Facebook. Meanwhile, chef and social media personality Ninong Ry and Chan collaborated in a 24-minute-vlog titled, “JOSE MARI CHAN x NINONG RY — ANO PA ANG KULANG SA PASKO?” on 1 September. In the vlog, the two prepared staple Noche Buena dishes such as macaroni salad, roast chicken, and embutido, while discussing what matters the most during Christmas — keeping the tradition and spending the holiday with our family and loved ones. Chan is also set to appear on the weekend variety show ASAP Natin ‘To along with Jamie Rivera, the World Hip Hop Dance Championship 2023 Adult Division winners, the cast of the youth-oriented show Senior High and more. Some might say that Christmas does not feel like how it used to be in the past due to the advent of social media, the loss of someone special, the continuous deterioration of quality of life and the economy, or how it becomes a reminder that we are all growing older and we have adult responsibilities to face. Still, entertainers like Jose Mari Chan give us a wave of nostalgia for what Christmas should truly feel like — that the holidays should feel warm and festive even in the smallest of ways. Celebrating Christmas does not have to be glamorous every time, but it should always feel like a comforting hug, an exciting tune to a familiar Christmas song, or a hopeful reminder that we all made it through the end of the year.ac The post Jose Mari Chan on becoming Phl’s ‘Christmas icon’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Sisters’ acts
Siblings bond by doing things together. On 22 October, Darlene Skinner, Anna Hall Anderson and Lushinda Greene, three of seven children, got married at the same time. The triple wedding was held in their hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Fox Carolina reported. In May, the Bonin sisters, Madeleine, 28; Alexis, 25; Annalise, 23, and Kate, 18, went on a girls’ night out outside Houston, Texas, together with their mom and two sisters-in-law. All were wearing their white wedding gowns, except for unmarried Kate who had to buy one, because they all agreed that their expensive wedding dresses didn’t deserve to be worn only once. When the women got out of their cars to dine at the True Food Kitchen on Market Street, people noticed the Bonins’ gowns and couldn’t help being curious about the occasion. Alexis posted on social media a video of them being recorded and selfied by spectators. The video of their memorable evening stunt went viral, with more than 6.5 million views on Instagram last month, Insider reported. The Thiem sisters, Jena, 33; Jessica, 30; Jordan, 27, and Jaden, 25, were inseparable and did everything together as kids and teens in Dallas, Texas, the Washington Post reported. All married now and living in different states, they stay close by remotely exchanging news every day. They also occasionally hold family get-togethers. Last Christmas, Jordan revealed to her family that she was going to be a mother. In January, Jaden called up Jordan to say that she too was pregnant. Then Jena revealed her pregnancy to Jordan on a family trip to Florida a few weeks later, according to WP. Over the Easter holiday, all four sisters visited their parents in Omaha, Nebraska, and their mother gave each a framed photo of themselves together as children, with the inscription, “These babies are… all having their own babies.” This shocked Jessica — who at the time knew that only Jordan was in the family way — to learn that her two other sisters were also pregnant. She then announced her pregnancy to the family. It was exciting for the four sisters to be pregnant at the same time. The eldest, Jena, is expecting her second child in October, the same as the youngest, Jaden. Jordan is giving birth next month, while Jessica is due in November. WJG @tribunephl_wjg The post Sisters’ acts appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
SOS Heralds RAFI-DACF as Child Care Champs
The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Dolores Aboitiz Children’s Fund (RAFI- DACF) was recognized by SOS Children’s Villages Philippines as one of their Child Care Champs for 2020. The recognition was one of RAFI-DACF’s countless initiatives during that year, most notably, their RAFI COVID Initiative Brief and Christmas for Kids Program. SOS Children’s Villages Philippines is […] The post SOS Heralds RAFI-DACF as Child Care Champs appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Marcos: Child sex abuse to worsen with new strain
Senator Imee Marcos has warned that the sexual abuse of children is likely to worsen, as fears of a new Covid-19 strain and a spike in infection rates after the Christmas holidays may extend strict community quarantines and keep children online for longer hours......»»
Simple gifts this Christmas
The Christmas season evokes a scene of an infant on a manger, with only the child’s parents, Mary and Joseph, and a few shepherds present......»»
Dampened spirit
Today is Christmas Eve. While many of us are preparing a simple noche buena in our own homes, there are others who are far from celebrating. Early this week, the country saw a mother and a son mercilessly killed in broad daylight in front of their family and a child—such a blatant disregard for human life. The incident sparked public outrage......»»
Globe donates employee Christmas party funds to COVID-19, disaster beneficiaries
Spreading Christmas cheer further, Globe announced that it is forgoing its traditional all-employee Christmas party this year, and instead will donate at least P5 million to various causes, namely COVID-19 support, distance learning, disaster response, hunger alleviation and child protection......»»
Here are 8 Christmas gift ideas in the time of COVID
This Christmas, I’m sure that those of us who are materialistic and brand conscious are currently reassessing and reevaluating the true meaning of the birth of the Christ child......»»
Save the Children launches fund-raising drive Sunday
Believing that education will empower children, especially those who are in need, to look forward to a better future, a child rights group will launch “eSave Natin ang Pasko,” an online fund-raising campaign to support their learning needs Sunday. “This online fundraising campaign encourages everyone to unite in saving the Christmas spirit through a series of joyous and meaningful activities to provide joy and hope to children,” the group said. “Even if classes are conducted through distance learning or will resume via face-to-face, millions of children will still need our support as they continue to be deprived of their right to education since their families do not have the means to support their learning needs,” said SCP Chief Executive Officer Atty. Alberto Muyot. Muyot, a former Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary, said that education empowers children, especially those in dire situations. “Supporting their learning needs will save their lives and their future,” he added. When classes formally opened last Oct. 5 amid the COVID-19 situation in the country, SCP said that millions of students, especially in public schools, have been experiencing major challenges such as the lack of access to learning materials and Internet connection. To help the students who struggle to learn from home, SCP said that the proceeds of the Christmas fundraising campaign will support the learning needs of children in poor households in Metro Manila, typhoon-stricken places in Eastern Visayas, and the conflict-affected areas in Mindanao. “It will also support children with disabilities, those from indigenous communities and from hard to reach areas,” SCP added. SCP said that e-Save Natin ang Pasko also promotes the importance of a nurturing home through the “Mapagkalingang Tahanan” advocacy where every member of the family, especially children, receives the support they need so they learn, survive, and are protected. The “Mapagkalingang Tahanan” emphasizes the critical role of parents, guardians, and caregivers in the continued learning of children and aims to provide them the knowledge and skills to facilitate their children’s learning......»»
Pertussis or whooping cough: 40 child deaths so far this year – DOH
MANILA, Philippines — Assistant Health Secretary Albert Domingo reported on Wednesday that as of March 16 this year, some 40 children had died of whooping cough — a respiratory infection also called pertussis. An increase in new pertussis cases nationwide had been observed nationwide, with 28 cases reported from March 10 to 16. READ: What.....»»
Cebu bus terminals: 100,000 passengers expected on March 27
CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 100,000 passengers are expected to flock to two of the biggest bus terminals here in Cebu for the Holy Week this year. As early as 7 a.m. on Holy Wednesday, dozens already queued for buses at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) in the North Reclamation Area. READ MORE:.....»»
Mandaue drug bust: P476,000 ‘shabu’ seized from HVI
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities seized suspected shabu worth at least P476,000 from a 45-year-old man described as a high-value individual during an anti-illegal drugs operation in Mandaue City early on Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024. The operation took place along Realty Road in the North Reclamation Area in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu. The.....»»
Tech advancements in agri sans job threats in Date 2024
Despite the pivotal role of technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) in agricultural development, farmers and laborers in Davao Region face no immediate threat......»»
Early Holy Week
If soul searching, repentance and making your relationship right with your Creator are things you do on Holy Week, all came early for me this year. And now, it feels like I have been given a second chance at life......»»
Davao police clueless on Quiboloy’s whereabouts
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 March) — Police authorities in the Davao region claim they are still clueless on the whereabouts of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy. The Senate had earlier ordered the arrest of Quiboloy for his continued refusal to attend its investigation of alleged human trafficking and child abuse. Police major Catheine Dela Rey, Police […].....»»
Dating child star na si Krystal Reyes engaged na sa non-showbiz BF
ENGAGED na ang former child star na si Krystal Reyes sa kanyang non-showbiz boyfriend na si Lawrence dela Cruz. Ibinandera ni Krystal sa kanyang Instagram account kahapon, March 25, ang ginawang marriage proposal sa kanya ng partner. Makikita sa photo na ipinost ng dating child actress sa IG ang kanyang fiancé na nakaluhod sa harapan.....»»
EDITORIAL — The cost of negligence
As of early evening yesterday, the death toll from a vehicular collision in Cotabato stood at 17, with four others needing hospitalization for injuries and severe burns......»»