
Thoughts to live by: Octave of Christmas, solemnity of Mary, mother of God
Today's Thoughts to Live by, 1 January, Thursday, Octave of Christmas, Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God.
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Today's Thoughts to Live by, 1 January, Thursday, Octave of Christmas, Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God.
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Two “New Year babies” were welcomed at Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Tayuman as 2026 began.
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Tumultuous, the word, has popped up much too often in the last days of December. Looking back, it seems no one could escape the year’s demand for change. The…
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Young embroiderers Jheelie M. Maulion and May C. Marcellana from the barangay of Cawit in Taal demonstrate their skill in hand embroidery. The heritage town in…
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ZAMBOANGA CITY — As the clock strikes midnight on 31 December, Zamboanga City will welcome 2026 not with firecrackers, but with the rhythmic clang of pots and…
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One beautiful tradition you can start is writing a letter to your future self.
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As the saying goes, “out with old, go with the new” and as Heidi Klum puts it in every Project Runway episode ender, “One day you’re in, the next day you’re…
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Although 13 is considered by some to be an unlucky number, some Filipinos still prepare 13 fruits during the New Year.
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For a sweet treat, the Ube Burnt Basque Cheesecake takes the spotlight. It is a contemporary classic reimagined, as it marries the creamy indulgence of burnt…
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As we embark on a New Year, may we entrust ourselves to Mary’s maternal care, asking for her intercession to lead us ever closer to her Divine Son. May her…
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Rather than setting ambitious goals that may lead to feelings of failure or disappointment, I choose to adopt a more forgiving mindset.
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Hope is the emotion that connects easily with the New Year because it’s about fresh starts, future possibilities, and inner strength.
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Living with invisible disability amid New Year expectations and systemic gaps.
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People crowd Commonwealth Market in Quezon City to make last-minute shopping on New Year's Eve, 31 December 2025.
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Following a fire that razed a residential area along Commonwealth Avenue on December 28, 2025, nearly 50 families are set to welcome the New Year in evacuation…
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New Year's Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday, waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in…
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By the time 2025 ended, the Philippines was not only battling floodwaters and seismic fear — it was reckoning with a year defined by political rupture,…
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The Police Regional Office 13 has intensified inspections of firecracker retail zones, display areas, and authorized sellers across Caraga to ensure full…
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