Fifteen orphaned children from Sunshine Home in Bohol received an early Christmas treat on Saturday, Nov. 29, through the “Creative English for Hope Program” of Do-No Pool Villa and Spa, bringing joy, learning, and warm holiday cheer to the young beneficiaries.
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ANCE, EcoWaste Coalition support Cebu Archbishop Uy’s call for a simple and meaningful Christmas
The Action for Nurturing Children and Environment (ANCE), a Cebu City-based non-governmental organization dedicated to children’s development and the integrity of creation, and the EcoWaste Coalition, a Quezon City-based environmental network for a zero waste and toxics-free society, have aligned themselves to the timely call of the leader of the Archdiocese of Cebu for a simple and meaningful celebration of Christmas.
DTI: P500 still enough for a simple Noche Buena, despite price pressures
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) maintains that a P500 budget can still cover a modest Noche Buena, even as some holiday staples have seen price increases due to higher costs of ingredients, packaging, and labor.
EcoWaste Coalition pushes for safe and non-toxic toys for all children as Christmas nears
As the National Children’s Month is observed and as Christmas gets closer, the EcoWaste Coalition appealed to all sectors to take steps to ensure children’s safety from dangerous toys during the gift-giving season.
Toxics watchdog warn of potential danger from lead in Christmas lights
With holiday decorations already making their way into households, environmental group BAN Toxics has issued a warning about potential public-health risks from Christmas lights containing hazardous chemicals such as lead.
EcoWaste Coalition pitches for no-frills Christmas amid the spate of disasters
Following the series of tragic disasters during the “ber” months that left a trail of destruction and brought immense suffering to countless families, the environmental watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition called for a kinder no-frills observance of Christmas and the New Year.
‘Merry ang Vibes ng Pasko’ with TV5 this December
This Christmas, TV5 spreads the warmth of the season with a star-studded Christmas extravaganza along with exciting updates to its Hapon Champion block.
Catholic devotees attend 1st Misa de Gallo at newly lighted St. Joseph Cathedral-Shrine
Boholano Catholics attended the first Misa de Gallo (pre-dawn mass) ahead of Christmas at St. Joseph The Worker Cathedral-Shrine in Tagbilaran City on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.
EcoWaste Coalition finds toys in 16 cities poorly labeled despite compulsory requirements
Toys marketed for use by Filipino children remain poorly labeled, denying consumers of their legal right to essential facts needed for informed purchasing decisions, especially with the ongoing Christmas toy shopping spree.
What not to give this Christmas: Toxic Perfumes
As the Christmas gift-giving season approaches, the environmental and health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition will release a series of straight to the point product safety alerts to inform consumers on what items to avoid.
EcoWaste Coalition backs DTI’s ongoing drive vs. uncertified Christmas lights
For a safer celebration of the festive season, the EcoWaste Coalition reminded the public not to buy and use uncertified Christmas lights, which may pose electric shock and fire hazard.
Aris to Bohol Media: ‘Tell the truth’
Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado told members of the Bohol Media to “tell the truth and nothing but the truth” during a Christmas gathering hosted by Aumentado and his wife, Rep. Vanessa Aumentado, held at their residence in Dauis town