Holiday

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to embrace solidarity and compassion during Eid’l Fitr, the culmination of Ramadan, emphasizing that the holy month's virtues should strengthen families and communities nationwide.

March 11, 2026 Reported by AI

Polri estimates about 143 million people, or 50 percent of Indonesia's population, will travel for Idul Fitri 2026. Wakapolri General Dedi Prasetyo stated that Polri will deploy over 161,000 personnel, alongside TNI for a total of 389,681, in Operation Ketupat to secure mudik flows.

China's tourism market hit its first travel peak of the year during the three-day New Year holiday, with 142 million domestic trips generating about 84.8 billion yuan ($12.13 billion) in revenue. The period saw strong growth in both domestic and international tourism, as younger travelers favored diverse experiences.

December 28, 2025 Reported by AI

Following earlier holiday schedule changes and free rides for Christmas and New Year, LRT-2 and MRT-3 will offer free peak-hour rides on December 30, Rizal Day, as announced by transport authorities on December 27.

Kate Winslet makes her directorial debut with 'Goodbye June,' a family drama penned by her son Joe Anders and featuring an all-star cast including Helen Mirren and Toni Collette. The film follows a dying mother's family as they reunite during the holidays to mend old wounds. It arrives on Netflix on Christmas Eve after a brief theatrical run.

December 10, 2025 Reported by AI

McDonald's has removed a glitchy AI-generated holiday commercial intended for the Netherlands following widespread online criticism over its 'soulless' visuals. The 30-second ad, featuring holiday mishaps set to a parody of 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,' was accused of lacking authenticity and quality. This incident highlights growing concerns about AI in advertising amid a surge in such tools.