MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday urged authorities businesses to chorus from holding lavish Christmas celebrations in sympathy with the victims of the typhoons that hit the nation this yr.
In a press release, Govt Secretary Lucas Bersamin stated the Palace name was in accordance with President Marcos’ directive on Monday.
“In compliance with the decision of our President, we urge all of the businesses of presidency to keep away from holding grand celebrations this coming Christmas season,” he stated.
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“This name is in solidarity with the thousands and thousands of our countrymen who proceed to grieve over lives, properties and livelihoods misplaced through the six typhoons that pummeled us in a span of lower than a month,” Bersamin added.
On Monday, Mr. Marcos referred to as on Filipinos to recollect the survivors of the previous cyclones, particularly those who got here in fast succession during the last 4 weeks.
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“Hopefully, when Christmastime comes, we Filipinos can bear in mind our countrymen who had been affected by calamities. And maybe, as an alternative of spending on items, we might share what we’ve got with them (as) they’re struggling and in want,” the President stated.
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“The true spirit of Christmas implores us to rejoice with compassion, to share our blessings, and to unfold cheer. As a individuals united by love for our fellow males, we are able to solid away bleakness as we rejoice on this season of pleasure,” he stated.
Bersamin stated an official order to maintain the events easy would not be issued as a result of we imagine within the kindness of our fellow authorities employees, whom we totally belief can unilaterally undertake austerity of their celebrations.”
Guards can’t be ‘Santa’
In the meantime, the Philippine Nationwide Police, by means of its Civil Safety Group (CSG), reminded buying malls and different enterprise institutions that their safety guards can not costume up like Santa Claus or placed on Christmas-themed costumes.
CSG director Maj. Gen. Leo Francisco on Tuesday stated criminals might benefit from this supposed vacation gimmick by placing on the identical disguises.
“Possibly if it’s a Santa Claus hat, we might give it a move. However after they deviate from their prescribed uniforms totally, that’s not allowed,” Francisco advised reporters.
Safety businesses ought to first search approval from the CSG in the event that they plan to depart from the prescribed uniform requirements, he stated, including that sanctions and fines will probably be imposed for violations of uniform rules.
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“We’ve got numerous instances the place criminals exploited this with in poor health intent. That’s what we’re avoiding this season,” Francisco stated. —with a report from Frances Mangosing
