9 ways to make your home merry
‘First, keep the red and add pops of pink and stripes. Red is still in, but pink and stripes make it even more fun.’
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Noche Buena
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Noche Buena.
Put phones down at Media Noche, says Lipa archbishop
Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Garcera urges families to put down their phones this New Year, calling for meaningful conversations during Media Noche and everyday…
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Roasted, revered, and possibly haunting me: Thoughts on the lechon
The lechon sits at the centre of our holiday tables...and in my uneasy thoughts.
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From Jamón to Yema Rolls
A nostalgic look at how Christmas gift-giving in the Philippines evolved—from jamon de funda and fruitcake to practical food gifts—reflecting changing times,…
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Suman meets sweet dinuguan
Bataan celebrates a unique Noche Buena tradition with the sweet-and-salty pairing of suman and dinuguan, a festive Filipino dish that honors heritage, family,…
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A Judy Ann-Approved Christmas: 12 Comfort Dishes for the Holiday Table
Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo shares her curated list of 12 festive Filipino dishes for Noche Buena, blending classic holiday favorites with modern twists while…
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Bataan’s suman and dinuguan, an unlikely Christmas pair
Bataan’s Christmas tradition of pairing sweet dinuguan with salty suman reflects the province’s unique flavours, history, and cultural identity.
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DOH reminds Filipinos: Eat lechon only in small portions
DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa urges Filipinos to limit lechon consumption during the holidays, advising those with heart conditions to avoid it entirely and…
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Christmases in Marinduque: When waiting is celebrating
Listening to the Mass on the morning of 25 December reminded us that the celebration was not just about play or food, but about faith, gratitude and…
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Noche Mala
The job of a good government is to make sure that the least of its citizens will do with more and more than before, not with less and less.
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Christmas, minus the distance
For millions of Filipino families, Christmas has become a hybrid celebration, blending physical presence with digital connections as loved ones abroad join…
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Christmas treats
From all-Pinoy tiramisu to festive croissants and classic Filipino holiday packages, these Christmas food finds offer delicious ideas for Noche Buena, gifts,…
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Watchful and weary
In a year that has bled with destruction, both natural and man-made, it can be hard to feel the Christmas spirit, even if you are a devout Catholic.
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'P1,500 noche buena na may dignidad' — Ninong Ry
Food content creator Ninong Ry shares his annual budget-friendly Noche Buena menu featuring eight dishes for just P1,500, including roasted chicken hamonado,…
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Mandaluyong spreads Yuletide cheers
Mandaluyong City launches a citywide Christmas gift pack distribution, with Mayor Menchie Abalos personally delivering Noche Buena packages to nearly 300,000…
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The art of intentional celebrations: Bringing the Holidays Closer to Home
This Christmas, may your table tell a story of care — for family, for community, and for the home we all share.
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Carmina Villarroel talks P500 Noche Buena, family film 'Rekonek'
Carmina Villarroel reacts to the P500 Noche Buena debate and shares insights on working with her family in the MMFF 2025 film Rekonek.
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