Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kalayaan Grounds, Malacañan Palace December 3, 2022

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. offered the lighting of the Christmas tree
to children in his message during the traditional Christmas tree lighting
ceremony held at the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañan Palace on December
3, 2022.
“I have always believed that Christmas is really for the children, and so we
have made, done everything that we can to make sure that every child,
every Filipino child has a Christmas,” the President said.
The Chief Executive also conferred awards to the winners of the ‘Isang
Bituin, Isang Mithiin’ nationwide parol-making competition spearheaded by
the Office of the Social Secretary led by Secretary Bianca Zobel, in
cooperation with the Department of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG).
Out of the 72 parols submitted by various provinces, South Cotabato won
first place with their Dreamweaver’s Parol featuring the intricate beadwork
of the Blaan tribe and the distinct textile weaving of the T’boli tribe,
followed by the provinces of Ilocos Norte and Abra as second and third
placers, respectively.
The Young Voices of the Philippines serenaded the event with Yuletide
carols, which was attended by the First Family, Vice President Sara Duterte,
Members of the Cabinet and other invited guests.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Where: Kalayaan Grounds, Malacañan Palace
When: December 3, 2022
What: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. offered the lighting of the
Christmas tree to children in his message during the traditional Christmas
tree lighting ceremony.

The Young Voices of the Philippines serenaded the event with Yuletide
carols, which was attended by the First Family, Vice President Sara Duterte,
Members of the Cabinet and other invited guests.

“I have always believed that Christmas is really for the children, and so we
have made, done everything that we can to make sure that every child,
every Filipino child has a Christmas,” the President said.

Out of the 72 parols submitted by various provinces, South Cotabato won

first place with their Dreamweaver’s Parol featuring the intricate beadwork
of the Blaan tribe and the distinct textile weaving of the T’boli tribe,
followed by the provinces of Ilocos Norte and Abra as second and third
placers, respectively.

The guests ate a sumptuous dinner sponsored by Jereco’s Catering after

the event.

The Chief Executive also conferred awards to the winners of the ‘Isang
Bituin, Isang Mithiin’ nationwide parol-making competition spearheaded by
the Office of the Social Secretary led by Secretary Bianca Zobel, in
cooperation with the Department of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG).
SP stops motor shows in Pangasinan
A resolution was passed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) deferring the holding of motor
shows in all towns and cities following an accident during a motor show in Mapandan town on
the night of November 19 where one spectator was killed and three others were injured.

College student found dead in mini dam

A 22-year-old college student was found dead in a mini dam in Barangay San Francisco,
Bugallon town Sunday morning, November 27 and the League of the Municipalities-Pangasinan
Chapter headed by Lingayen Mayor Leopoldo Bataoil, has sought a deeper investigation by the
police and other investigating bodies into her death.

Diamond Jubilee Jobs Fair hires 158 jobseekers

SOME 158 job applicants were hired on-the-spot at the Diamond Jubilee Jobs Fair organized by
the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) on November 26, 2022 at the City Astrodome.

Region 1 records 160% increase in measles

THE Department of Health–Center for Health Development Region I (DOH-CHD 1) recorded 138
measles cases over the period January-November 24 in the Ilocos Region, representing a 160-
percent increase in measles cases compared to same period last year.

DOH: Celebrate Christmas parties in open spaces, no buffets

THE Department of Health–Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Region I urges the
public to celebrate parties outdoors, to lessen the possible transmission of COVID-19.

33 Pangasinenses qualify for DOST-JLSS scholarship

THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced that 33 college students out of
the 178 examinees that took the qualifying exam on August 27 in Pangasinan, qualified for the
Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) program of DOST’s Science Education Institute (SEI).
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A resolution was passed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) deferring the holding of motor
shows in all towns and cities following an accident during a motor show in Mapandan town on
the night of November 19 where one spectator was killed and three others were injured.

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A 22-year-old college student was found dead in a mini dam in Barangay San Francisco,
Bugallon town Sunday morning, November 27 and the League of the Municipalities-Pangasinan
Chapter headed by Lingayen Mayor Leopoldo Bataoil, has sought a deeper investigation by the
police and other investigating bodies into her death.

______________________________________________________________
SOME 158 job applicants were hired on-the-spot at the Diamond Jubilee Jobs Fair organized by
the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) on November 26, 2022 at the City Astrodome.

______________________________________________________________
THE Department of Health–Center for Health Development Region I (DOH-CHD 1) recorded 138
measles cases over the period January-November 24 in the Ilocos Region, representing a 160-
percent increase in measles cases compared to same period last year.

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THE Department of Health–Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Region I urges the
public to celebrate parties outdoors, to lessen the possible transmission of COVID-19.

______________________________________________________________
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced that 33 college students out of
the 178 examinees that took the qualifying exam on August 27 in Pangasinan, qualified for the
Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) program of DOST’s Science Education Institute (SEI).
Christmas party sa mga paaralan gawing simple - DepEd
MANILA, Philippines — Hiniling ng Department of Education (DepEd) sa mga
pampublikong paaralan na gawing simple pero makabuluhan ang gagawing
Christmas party kaugnay ng pagdiriwang ng Kapaskuhan.
Sa naipalabas na DepEd Order No. 052-2022, na nilagdaan ni Vice President
at Education secretary Sara Duterte, nakasaad dito na kailangang magtipid
dahil sa kasalukuyang kundisyon ng ekonomiya ng bansa.

“The whole Department of Education (DepEd) community is urged to strive for

a genuine celebration of hope, unity and service for others,” sabi ni Duterte.

Nakasaad din sa kautusan na kailangang boluntaryo at hindi magastos ang

gagawing Christmas party themes, costumes, decorations, at exchange gifts
ng mga estudyante upang hindi masaktan masyado ang bulsa ng mga
magulang ng mga mag-aaral.

Dapat din umanong boluntaryo ang kontribusyon sa pagdiriwang ng Pasko sa

mga paaralan at opisina maging cash man ito o in-kind.

Walang mag-aaral at tauhan ng DepEd ang pipiliting mag-contribute, makiisa

o gumastos ng kanilang pera para sa selebrasyon. Dapat din isama sa
selebrasyon ang mga mag-aaral at tauhan kahit wala silang maibigay na
kontribusyon o dalang regalo.

Inatasan din ng DepEd ang mga schools at officials na mag-recycle ng

lumang Christmas decors at huwag bibili ng bagong dekorasyon. Walang
mag-aaral at DepEd personnel ang aatasang gumawa ng dekorasyon para sa
Christmas party.

Niliwanag din sa kautusan na ang Christmas party sa mga paaralan ay

maaaring gawin sa class hours bastat hindi nakakaapekto sa scheduled
lesson plans.

Hindi rin pinapayagan ang solicitations kahit cash o in-kind para sa Christmas
parties o holiday celebrations.

Samantala, ang mga private schools, community learning centers gayundin

ang mga state/local universities and colleges (SUCs/LUCs) ay maaaring mag-
adopt sa naturang kautusan ng DepEd bilang batayan ng kanilang
pagdiriwang ng Christmas party.
Sa naipalabas na DepEd Order No. 052-2022, na nilagdaan ni Vice President
at Education secretary Sara Duterte, nakasaad dito na kailangang magtipid
dahil sa kasalukuyang kundisyon ng ekonomiya ng bansa.

Nakasaad din sa kautusan na kailangang boluntaryo at hindi magastos ang

gagawing Christmas party themes, costumes, decorations, at exchange gifts
ng mga estudyante upang hindi masaktan masyado ang bulsa ng mga
magulang ng mga mag-aaral.

“The whole Department of Education (DepEd) community is urged to strive for

a genuine celebration of hope, unity and service for others,” sabi ni Duterte.

Hiniling ng Department of Education (DepEd) sa mga pampublikong paaralan

na gawing simple pero makabuluhan ang gagawing Christmas party kaugnay
ng pagdiriwang ng Kapaskuhan.
Dapat din umanong boluntaryo ang kontribusyon sa pagdiriwang ng Pasko sa
mga paaralan at opisina maging cash man ito o in-kind.

Inatasan din ng DepEd ang mga schools at officials na mag-recycle ng

lumang Christmas decors at huwag bibili ng bagong dekorasyon. Walang
mag-aaral at DepEd personnel ang aatasang gumawa ng dekorasyon para sa
Christmas party.

“Walang mag-aaral at tauhan ng DepEd ang pipiliting mag-contribute, makiisa

o gumastos ng kanilang pera para sa selebrasyon. Dapat din isama sa
selebrasyon ang mga mag-aaral at tauhan kahit wala silang maibigay na
kontribusyon o dalang regalo,” dagdag pa ni Duterte.

Samantala, ang mga private schools, community learning centers gayundin

ang mga state/local universities and colleges (SUCs/LUCs) ay maaaring mag-
adopt sa naturang kautusan ng DepEd bilang batayan ng kanilang
pagdiriwang ng Christmas party.

Niliwanag din sa kautusan na ang Christmas party sa mga paaralan ay

maaaring gawin sa class hours bastat hindi nakakaapekto sa scheduled
lesson plans.
Kaso ng nakawan, rape, murder bumaba – PNP

Bumaba ng 1,167 kaso o 6% ang bilang ng 8 focus crimes mula buwan

ng Hulyo hanggang Nobyembre ngayong taon kumpara ng nakaraang
taon na kaparehong araw, ayon sa ulat kahapon ng Philippine National
police (PNP).

Mount Semeru inilagay sa pinakamataas na alert status

Isinailalim na sa pinakamataas na alert level IV ang Mount Semeru sa

Indonesia matapos itong pumutok at bumuga ng abo na abot sa taas na
15 kilometro.

Sanggol tsugi, erpat kritikal sa atake ng buwaya

Patay ang isang taong-gulang na sanggol na lalaki habang kritikal ang

kanyang ama matapos silang atakihin ng buwaya habang sakay ng
bangka at nangingisda sa karagatan ng lahad Datu sa Sabah, Malaysia.

PNP tutugisin mga e-sabong operator

Muling ipinag-utos ng pamunuan ng Philippine National Police (PNP)
ang crackdown o pagpapatigil sa operasyon ng e-sabong matapos
matuklasan na may ilang grupo ang patuloy na nagsasagawa nito sa
kabila ng mahigpit na pagbabawal ng kasalukuyang administrasyon.
P63M smuggled frozen foods galing HK, China naharang ng BOC

Nakumpiska ng Bureau of Customs (BOC) ang may P63 milyong halaga

ng mga puslit na frozen foods na nakalagay sa ilang containers at
dumating mula sa Hong Kong at China, sa Manila International Container
Port (MICP).
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Bumaba ng 1,167 kaso o 6% ang bilang ng 8 focus crimes mula buwan ng

Hulyo hanggang Nobyembre ngayong taon kumpara ng nakaraang taon na
kaparehong araw, ayon sa ulat kahapon ng Philippine National police
(PNP).

__________________________________________________

Isinailalim na sa pinakamataas na alert level IV ang Mount Semeru sa

Indonesia matapos itong pumutok at bumuga ng abo na abot sa taas na 15
kilometro.

__________________________________________________

Patay ang isang taong-gulang na sanggol na lalaki habang kritikal ang

kanyang ama matapos silang atakihin ng buwaya habang sakay ng bangka
at nangingisda sa karagatan ng lahad Datu sa Sabah, Malaysia.

__________________________________________________

Muling ipinag-utos ng pamunuan ng Philippine National Police (PNP) ang

crackdown o pagpapatigil sa operasyon ng e-sabong matapos matuklasan
na may ilang grupo ang patuloy na nagsasagawa nito sa kabila ng mahigpit
na pagbabawal ng kasalukuyang administrasyon.

__________________________________________________

Nakumpiska ng Bureau of Customs (BOC) ang may P63 milyong halaga ng

mga puslit na frozen foods na nakalagay sa ilang containers at dumating
mula sa Hong Kong at China, sa Manila International Container Port
(MICP).