Yule gloomy with inflated living costs
‘We’re not really in what you’d call a crisis. But still, why are basic goods so expensive?’
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Philippines Noche Buena budget 2026
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Philippines Noche Buena budget 2026.
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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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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'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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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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P500 Noche Buena: Notes on a scandal
A sharp, humorous look at Filipinos’ deep connection to food — from the P500 Noche Buena uproar to decades of behind-the-scenes showbiz stories — revealing how…
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The P500 Noche Buena
DTI is giving us a picture of what is in store at the table for Christmas; Roque is telling us the true status of the economy.
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Make every Christmas gathering memorable with Lido’s festive platters
Celebrate the holidays with Lido’s Oriental Feast & Party Platters! Enjoy flavorful dishes perfect for family gatherings and festive moments with friends this…
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P500 Noche Buena
Nothing reveals inequality faster than the moment someone rich tells someone poor how ‘easy’ life can be.
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Gatchalian: P500 Noche Buena budget ‘not realistic’
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the P500 Noche Buena budget is unrealistic for Filipino families, countering Trade Secretary Cristina Roque’s statement that it…
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Roque gets flak over P500 Noche Buena
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque faces backlash after suggesting that a Filipino family can prepare a “decent” Noche Buena for P500, drawing criticism from…
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DTI under fire over 'insulting' P500 Noche Buena remarks
Lawmakers blasted the DTI for insisting that ₱500 is enough for a family’s Noche Buena, calling the claim unrealistic and out of touch amid soaring food prices.
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Book on Filipino Noche Buena to be launched
Far Eastern University (FEU) launches Noche Buena: 100 Stories Shared at the Philippine Holiday Table, a coffee-table book featuring 100 personal recollections…
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