Category: Philippines

10 Unique Christmas Traditions in the Philippines

Nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia lies a country where the holiday spirit dances in the air long before December arrives. The Philippines, renowned for its warm hospitality and vibrant culture, boasts of unique Christmas traditions and celebration. Amidst the tropical breeze and dazzling lights, a tapestry of...

Pagdiriwang ng Pasko sa Pilipinas

​Ang pasko ang isa sa mga masasayang ipinagdiriwang sa isang taon, dahil nadin ito ang sinasabing kapanganakan ng Panginoong Hesukristo. Ang pasko ay ipinagdiriwang lamang kung ang iyong relihiyon ay Katoliko, Kristiyanismo, Adbentista at iba pa, kung ikaw ang iyong relihiyon ay Iglesia at mayroon pang ibang relihiyon na...

Pasko sa Pilipinas

IBA TALAGA ang Pasko sa Pilipinas. Sa kabila ng dami ng problemang dinaranas natin taun-taon, may kakaibang ngiting namumutawi sa mga labi ng bawat taong makakasalubong mo sa kalye, sa eskuwela o di kaya’y sa opisina. Sadyang kakaibang sigla ang naidudulot ng simoy ng Pasko sa ating mga Pilipino....

How to Celebrate Christmas in the Philippines

Christmas Parol Lanterns in The Philippines | Tatiana Frank/Shutterstock The most festive time of the year is right around the corner — for the rest of the world, that is. In the Philippines, Christmas has already begun. From setting up the decorations and playing Yuletide songs as early as...

Christmas in the Philippines on whychristmas?com

Christmas in the Philippines is unique. People in the Philippines like to celebrate Christmas for as long as possible! The playing of Christmas carols in shops can start in September! The formal Christmas celebrations start on 16th December when many people go the the first of nine pre-dawn or...

Ulysses death toll at 67 – NDRRMC

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 16) — Typhoon Ulysses (international name: Vamco) has left 67 people dead, the country's disaster management agency said Monday. The public information office of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council told reporters in a text message that of these confirmed deaths, 22...

‘Ulysses’ seen to hit typhoon-battered Southern Luzon, Metro Manila

'Ulysses' seen to hit typhoon-battered Southern Luzon, Metro Manila (Philstar.com) - November 10, 2020 - 2:02pm MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Ulysses—the country's 21st cyclone—is forecast to directly hit or pass near Metro Manila on Thursday, the state weather bureau said. “Ang prediction natin, with the current data, tatama...

Thousands flee as Typhoon Ulysses menaces Philippines

Thousands flee as Typhoon Ulysses menaces Philippines (Agence France-Presse) - November 11, 2020 - 5:39pm MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in storm-battered parts of the Philippines Wednesday as the third typhoon in as many weeks barrelled towards the country.  Typhoon Ulysses (international name:...

Philippines: Typhoon Ulysses (Vamco) hit Manila on November 11

Tens of thousands of residents in Manila are stuck in their homes, which were submerged by the floods caused by typhoon Ulysses. Many motorists are stranded due to the flooded roads. Many rescuers can be seen on boats cruising the roads to save people from drowning, bringing them to...

Vamco (Ulysses) hits Vietnam as Philippines death toll continues to

Parts of a bridge destroyed by Typhoon Vamco lie on a beach in Quang Tri province, Vietnam November 15, 2020. Ho Cau/VNA via Reuters. HANOI - Storm Vamco barrelled into Vietnam on Sunday, damaging buildings and injuring at least five people, as the death toll in the Philippines climbed...