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The 2025 holiday rush is over, leaving many people with a feeling that the time ran so fast and it vanished in just the blink of an eye.
As the festivities conclude, some experience an abrupt energy transition, from being hyper to feeling drained. This transition is known as the Post-Holiday Blues.
The President of Philippine Psychiatric Association Dr. Joan Mae Perez- Rifareal stated that Post-Holiday Blues is a normal emotional response. In December, you had a time to relax and recharge. Come January, life becomes hectic again, and the weight of reality returns.
She added that during the busy days of December, time moves quickly and often feels insufficient to accomplish everything on a packed agenda.
There is a certain shift after the loud and bright celebration of welcoming the new year.
In January, time feels like it move slowly. People tend to compare the perks of the holiday season with the weight of returning to work or at school.
How to overcome this feeling?
Dr. Rifareal offers 4 tips that may help to deal with post-holiday blues:
Most importantly, don’t forget to seek help from Almighty God!
Via Rosalie Coz’s report
MANILA—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially declared the holidays for 2026 under Proclamation No. 1006, providing Filipinos with a roadmap for planning vacations and extended breaks
Regular Holidays
January 1 - New year’s Day
Arpil 2 - Maundy Thursday
April 3 - Good Friday
April 9 - Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 - Labor Day
June 12 - Independence Day
August 31 - National Heroes Day
November 30 - Bonifacio Day
December 25 - Christmas Day
December 30 - Rizal Day
Special Working Day
February 25 - EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary
Special Non-Working Days
August 21 - Ninoy Aquino Day
November 1 - All Saint’s Day
December 8 - Feast of Immaculate Concepcion of Mary
December 31 - Last Day of the Year
Additional Special Non-Working Days
February 17 - Chinese New Year
April 4 - Black Saturday
November 2 - All Souls Day
December 24 - Christmas Eve
Nature trips recommended for holiday breaks
Philippine Psychiatric Association President Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal recommends nature-based activities for maximizing rest during holidays.
Green environments like parks, forests, riversides, and seasides promote relaxation and lower cortisol levels, the body's stress hormone. Reduced cortisol can boost endorphins, which enhance mood and wellbeing.
She also added that exposure to sunlight in the early morning or late afternoon may help to regulate serotonin.
“Sunlight is also a good precursor or source ng “serotonin”, which is also good para sa ating mood.” she said
[“Sunlight is also a good precursor or source of “serotonin”, which is also good for our mood.”]
Gardening or bonding with your pets is a good alternative for long travels. It is also budget-friendly and practical for those who wants to spend their time at home during holiday break.
Via Rosalie Coz’s report
Wish 107.5 released the most-viewed Wish Bus performances in 2025 on their official Facebook page.
The list of the most-viewed performance videos includes:
The top-most-viewed performance, Cup of Joe’s Multo, gained popularity among netizens and went viral across social media platforms.
The track won Song of the Year in the Filipino Music Awards and reached the top spot on Billboard Philippines Hot 100.
For more performance videos, visit Wish 107.5 official YouTube channel.
Via Evan Alvarez’s report
MANILA, Philippines —Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa has called on hospitals nationwide to strengthen security measures following two infant abduction incidents in Metro Manila during the December 2025 holiday season.
A newborn was abducted from Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center (ARMMC) in Marikina on December 26. The infant was later recovered and returned to the parents.
ARMMC Medical Center Chief II Dr. Imelda Mateo announced the hospital will implement additional security layers, enhanced checking procedures, and stricter validation protocols in emergency rooms to prevent similar incidents.
Days later, an attempted kidnapping occurred at Tondo Medical Center. The suspect was arrested and remains in Philippine National Police custody.
Marikina City Police Station Officer-In-Charge PCol. Jenny Tecson said the Tondo suspect voluntarily admitted to the attempt, citing frustration over a recent miscarriage and pressure from relatives expecting her to return home with a baby.
The DOH reminds to execute the following measures to prevent infant abduction:
The DOH emphasized that hospitals must prioritize infant security protocols, especially during high-volume periods when staffing and monitoring may be stretched.
Via Mia Alonzo’s report
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) issued a plan to put additional 3 stations in Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue or EDSA busway. The construction of these stations is expected to take place from the 1st quarter of 2026 until the 4th quarter of the same year.
The additional stations to installed next year will be in Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), Magallanes, and Cubao.
DOTr Undersecretary for Road Infrastructure Mark Steven Pastor explained that these additional stations may help to address public concerns such as the long distance between the station and the actual destination.
“These three stations are supposedly to address ‘yong mahabang pagitan na walang stop sa busway para mas accessible siya.” he said
[“These three stations are supposedly to address the long gaps, where there is bus stop, making it more accessible.”]
Via Benedict Samson’s report
