The Ramon Magsaysay awardees of 2022
Ramon Magsaysay 2022 laureates (left to right) Tadashi Hattori of Japan, Gary Bencheghin of Indonesia, Bernadette Madrid of Philippines and Sotheara Chhim of Cambodia pose for a photograph during the Ramon Magsaysay 2022 award ceremony in Manila on Wednesday. The Ramon Magsaysay Award is one of Asia's highest honors and is widely regarded as the region's equivalent of the Nobel Prize. Francis R. Malasig, EPA-EFE
French baguette now a world heritage
French baguettes are on display to be sold in The French Bastards bakery in Paris, France on Wednesday. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced that French baguette gets world heritage status.Yoan Valat, EPA-EFE
Hawaii's Mauna Loa continues eruption
The world's largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, continues to erupt from its northeast rift, on the Island of Hawaii, USA on Wednesday. Vigorous fountaining feeds multiple rivers of lava, flowing down the mountain's north flank, toward the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road), a major thoroughfare that connects Hilo and Kona.Bruce Omori, Paradise Helicopters/EPA-EFE
Drawing inclusivity and solidarity
People pass by a mural of two clasped hands by RJ Saquian along Gregorio Del Pilar Elementary School in Abad Santos, Manila City on Thursday. According to Saquian, the murals on the wall of the school are based on the themes of inclusivity, climate change, and solidarity.Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Belen brings light and joy to Moncada
People enjoy the colorful display of the Belen while listening to Christmas carols in the Municipality of Moncada in Tarlac on Thursday. Various cultural groups will perform every night until Christmas eve as part of celebrations in the municipality.ABS-CBN News
Makati launches city's Christmas lights installation at central post office
People attend the launch of Makati City’s Christmas lights installation at the city’s central post office fountain park on Thursday. According to the Makati Public Information Office, the holiday attraction is open from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Valenzuela welcomes Holiday season with Christmas display, fireworks
The Valenzuela City local government lights up the Christmas display at its people's park on Thursday, amid light rains. More establishments officially light up their Christmas decorations as December starts.Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News