New Year's Day - updates

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Gabon president to speak publicly for first time since stroke

Dec 27, 2018 - 5:37 PM

Gabon President Ali Bongo is set to deliver his speech on New Year's Day, almost 3 months after he suffered from stroke

ILL. Gabon leader Ali Bongo is set to deliver a speech on New Year's Day. File Photo from Twitter


Pope Francis urges peace and understanding for migrants

Jan 01, 2018 - 9:40 PM

Pope Francis marks the World Day of Peace by taking up the theme of the ongoing migrant crisis

WORLD DAY OF PEACE. Pope Francis delivers his message as he leads the holy mass to mark the world day of peace, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 1, 2018. Photo by Vincenzo Pinto/AFP

Strive for a 'kinder, resilient' PH in 2018 – senators

Dec 31, 2017 - 12:16 PM

(UPDATED) ‘Sa darating na 2018, magpursigi tayong maging mas magiliw. Bayang magiliw. Tayo yun eh!’ says Senator Francis Pangilinan in his New Year’s Day message

HOPES FOR 2018. Senators Grace Poe, Francis Pangilinan, and Loren Legarda hope for better times for Filipinos in the new year

Free train rides on LRT-1 on New Year's Day

Dec 29, 2017 - 1:03 PM

(UPDATED) The MRT3, meanwhile, will offer free rides on Rizal Day, December 30

FREE RIDES. You can ride the LRT1 for free during peak hours of January 1, 2018.

This holiday season, treat your balikbayans to an indulgent, festive experience

Dec 22, 2017 - 3:08 PM

Got loved ones flying in for Christmas and New Year’s Day? Indulge them through staycations, meals, and holiday hampers exclusively available at Solaire Resort and Casino

FOR SOPHISTICATED PALATES: Special Holiday Menus for Christmas Eve, Christmas Lunch, and New Year’s Eve are available at the following Solaire restaurants: Finestra, Yakumi, Red Lantern, and Waterside. Sets start at P2,200 / person