Tag: Chinese New Year
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Ilonggos Encouraged to Embrace Change and Adapt in 2025
Ilonggos are being inspired to embrace the qualities of the wood snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation, as they celebrated the 21st Chinese New Year in Iloilo City on Saturday. The festivities kicked off with a parade on Friday night, starting at the Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arc and culminating at the Freedom Grandstand, which offered a spacious…
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Ilonggos Encouraged to Embrace Change and Wisdom in 2025
Ilonggos are being inspired to embrace the qualities of the wood snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation, as they celebrated the 21st Chinese New Year in Iloilo City on Saturday. The festivities kicked off with a parade on Friday night, starting at the Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arc and culminating at the Freedom Grandstand, which offered a spacious…
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Iloilo City to Close Roads for Chinese New Year Grand Parade
Iloilo City is gearing up for a spectacular Chinese New Year celebration, culminating in a grand parade and cultural show on Friday. The festivities, which began on Monday at SM City, will feature a parade starting at 4 p.m., leading to road closures from 2 p.m. onwards. The Traffic and Transportation Management Office head, Uldarico…
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Hans Sy Honored as Adopted Son and Honorary Mayor of Bacolod During Bacolaodiat Festival
In a significant ceremony held during the 20th Bacolaodiat Festival, Bacolod City celebrated the contributions of Hans Sy, the chairperson of SM Prime Holdings Inc., by declaring him an adopted son and honorary mayor. The event, which took place on January 30, 2025, highlighted the city’s appreciation for Sy’s role in its development and community…
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Nearly 3 Million Revelers Celebrate Chinese New Year in Manila
Manila’s streets were packed with nearly 3 million people celebrating the Chinese New Year on January 29, 2025, according to City Administrator Bernie Ang. The festivities, described as successful, orderly, and peaceful, attracted locals and tourists alike to the vibrant Binondo district. Ang highlighted the event’s success in a statement released the following day. The…
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President Marcos Urges Filipinos to Embrace Ambitious Goals for National Good on Chinese New Year
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conveyed his warm wishes to the Filipino-Chinese community and the entire nation as they celebrated Chinese New Year on Wednesday. He highlighted the significance of the occasion, which marks the transition into the Year of the Snake, as a time of hope, renewal, and resilience. Marcos encouraged Filipinos to harness…
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Marcos Urges Filipinos to Embrace Ambitious Goals for National Good on Chinese New Year
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conveyed his warm wishes to the Filipino-Chinese community and the entire nation as they celebrated Chinese New Year on Wednesday. Marcos highlighted the significance of the occasion, describing it as a treasured event filled with age-old traditions and happiness. This year’s celebration marks the beginning of the Year of the…
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DOLE Clarifies ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy for Chinese New Year
In anticipation of the Chinese New Year, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued a reminder to private sector employees about the ‘no work, no pay’ policy. This statement comes as the nation gears up to celebrate the Year of the Snake on January 29, 2025, which has been declared a special non-working…
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Quezon City Prepares for Chinese New Year Festivities with Road Closures in Banawe Chinatown
Quezon City is gearing up for the Chinese New Year celebrations in Banawe, its designated Chinatown, with several roads set to be closed temporarily on Wednesday. The city government has taken to social media to inform the public that these closures will be in place from midnight until 9 p.m., to facilitate the welcoming of…
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Quezon City Prepares for Chinese New Year with Road Closures in Banawe Chinatown
Quezon City is gearing up for the Chinese New Year celebrations in Banawe, its designated Chinatown, with several roads set to be closed temporarily on Wednesday. The local government has taken to Facebook to announce that these closures will be in place from midnight until 9 p.m., facilitating the festivities that mark the arrival of…
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