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TOP INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS 2024 FROM OUR HOME

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OUR HOME paves the way for an exciting 2024 in furniture, furnishings and accessories as it releases its top trends for the next year. As the leading authority in setting the trends in the interior design industry, here are OUR HOME’s forecasts for the coming year. Take a look as we list down OUR HOME’s best Bs.

BROWN IS THE NEW BLACK

Brown is making a comeback. Not that it has ever left… but brown has been a staple in interior design for as long as people can say warm and earthy. This year though, brown captures the imagination of interior design as it embraces the luxurious side of brown. For 2024, brown evolves into something sophisticated and elegant as exemplified by plush brown fabrics in furniture upholstery, bed linens and throw pillows. Shades and tones of brown come alive in different gradations as it evokes a neutral appeal. Cinnamon, burnt sienna, chocolate, camel and sand with its tones and shades all give rise to a new look in furniture and furnishings. So why is brown the new black? Because in 2024, brown will go with literally everything. Mix it with subdued and pale hues or go wild with pairing it with vibrant and bright colors and you will never go wrong. And the results will still be comfortable, cozy and warm.

BOUCLE UP

Texture is going to be big by the coming year. Tactile fabrics appeal to a certain sensuality when it comes to interior design, and we are all here for boucle. In furniture fabrics, boucle is now considered a rising star and this star will continue to shine for 2024. There is something to be said for this type of upholstery material that exudes comfort and warmth yet elicits a clean and crisp vibe. Sofas, lounge chairs and accent chairs are given the boucle treatment creating a look that is current and trendy, just what 2024 is all about. So, get ready and buckle up because we’re going to be seeing a lot of boucle.

BRINGING BACK THE CURVE

Angles and straight lines are out, and soft edges and curves are in. For next year, comfort takes on another level as furniture pieces are doing away with harsh corners and hard edges. Biomorphic shapes and forms in furniture bring back a certain vintage and retro vibe to modern furniture design that will undoubtedly revolutionize spaces. Living room, dining room and bedroom furniture pieces receive a softer treatment as rounded edges, delicate curves and smooth corners dominate the interior design landscape resulting in an ambiance that’s cool and calm, relaxed and restorative.

BUTTONED DOWN

The tufting detail of the Victorian Period is given a modern treatment come 2024. Buttons become very evident as a design tool in furniture pieces as dining chairs and sofas give off a plusher and posher appearance through the use of tufting. Even headboards are donning the same trend as it levels up the playing field by giving the bedroom an air of aristocracy. Tufting details on modern and contemporary shapes of furniture pieces speak of quiet luxury and bring forth a certain air of nostalgia without going overboard. It creates an ambiance of 19th century European flair given a totally trendy and current twist.

THE BRIGHT AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Ironically, brown is making a big comeback except… in wood. For 2024, wood is painted and stained in bold, bright and vibrant colors. Chartreuse, teal, periwinkle, cobalt and magenta are just some of the hues that wood would assume for the coming year. Expect center, side and console tables to be made of wood but rendered in bright palettes to give off an exciting and dynamic feel to the room. Old thrift store finds, and flea market cabinets made from any kind of wood are given a make-over by stripping off the varnish and applying a bevy of color tones and voila – the piece automatically transforms into something that’s current and modish. Paint or stain it? It doesn’t matter because the results speak for itself – a new trend emerging in wood finishing.

Come 2024, watch out for all these top trends unfolding in all OUR HOME branches nationwide. Be inspired as these trends come to life in lifestyle settings especially curated to elicit the best interior design styling ideas to give your home a 2024 vibe. Only at OUR HOME… Great Designs… Great Prices!

MY KITE WILL FLY THAT HIGH TOO

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The huge colorful kites of kite flyers in Bulabog beach in Boaracay add more excitement and fun to local and international tourists who visit the site, one of the major destinations of guests in one of the well-known beaches in the world. Photo taken on Jan. 6 by Carmela Reyes-Estrope

FLY HIGH IN THE SKY

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This tourist watches the kites fly high in the sky in Bulabog beach in Boracay on Jan. 6 as local and international tourists enjoy kite flying in the clear waters and white sands of the world prominent Philippine beach. Photo by Carmela Reyes-Estrope

THE RECLINING COCONUT TREE OF BORACAY

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This man enjoys his turn in this reclining coconut tree, a famous destination and souvenir spot in Bulabog beach in Boracay. Photo taken on Jan. 6. by Carmela Reyes-Estrope

Region 3 Police joins 30th PNP Ethics Day

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Deputy Regional Director for Administration PBGen Benjamin Sembrano (left) and other Police Regional 3 officials witness the awards being given to Police Col. Marites Salvadora, Chief of the Regional Community Affairs Division of Police Regional Office 3 by Regional Trial Court of Angeles City, Branch 58 Presiding Judge Irineo Pineda Pangilinan Jr. during the 30th Philippine National Police Ethics Day on Monday that coincides with the first working day of the week flag raising ceremony. PRO 3 photo

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga—Police Regional Office 3 joined the entire Philippine National Police in the observance of the 30th PNP Ethics Day with the Theme: “Serbisyong may Pagkakaisa, Integridad at Kasanayan tungo sa Mapayapa at Maunlad na Pamayanan” coinciding with the Monday Flag Raising Ceremony held at the PRO3 Parade Ground in this camp.

Regional Trial Court of Angeles City, Branch 58 Presiding Judge Irineo Pineda Pangilinan Jr. was the Guest of Honor and Speaker during the activity wherein he emphasized the importance of the Criminal Justice System and the roles of each pillar in maintaining peace and order as well as in advancing justice to the society. 

The highlight of the celebration is the presentation of awards to top PRO3 personnel with Good Deeds, operational accomplishments and Best City and Municipal Police Stations by Hon Pangilinan Jr. assisted by PBGen Benjamin Sembrano, PRO3 Deputy Regional Director for Administration.

The celebration of PNP Ethics Week is part of the PNP Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards, which outlines the moral and ethical principles that all PNP personnel are expected to adhere to.

The code serves as a guide for PNP members in making decisions and performing their duties in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Arrested 5 drug suspects yield P66,000 worth shabu

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CAMP GEN. ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan—Police arrested five illegal drug suspects who yielded P66,000 worth of shabu in different anti-illegal drug operations in the province on Monday. 

Bulacan police director Col. Relly Arnedo said City of San Jose del Monte police seized 17 sachets of shabu worth P34,000 from one alias Jr., 55, from Area F, Barangay San Pedro. 

Im separate buy-bust operations conducted by

Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of Balagtas, Hagonoy, and Angat police stations, four arrested suspects yielded 12 sachets of shabu worth P32,680. 

The arrested suspects and the confiscated pieces of evidence were brought to the Bulacan Provincial Forensic Unit (PFU) for appropriate examination. While criminal complaints for violations of R.A. 9165 against the suspects have been prepared for filing in court.

Arnedo said reflecting the Bulacan PNP’s unwavering commitment to reducing crime and ensuring public safety is guided by Region 3 Police Director PBGen Jose Hidalgo Jr.

The success of these operations underscores thwir dedication and effectiveness in combating drug-related crimes and apprehending offenders under the “Pulis ng PRO 3, Partner ng Pamayanan” thrust of the police, Arnedo added. 

Two arrested for illegal possession of firearms 

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CAMP GEN. ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan—Police arrested two suspects for illegal possession of firearms in City of San Jose del Monte on Sunday. 

Bulacan Police Director Col. Relly Arnedo identified the two as one alias Onof, 23 and one alias ML, 25. They were nabbed respectively in Barangay San Pedro and Barangay Sta. Cruz 2. 

They were arrested while elements of City of San Jose del Monte police and the Bulacan Police Special Action Force implemened a Search Warrant issued by the Presiding Judge of Branch 1 of the Municipal Trial Court of the city. 

Recovered from them respectively were a caliber .38 firearm with five live rounds of ammunition and a caliber .38 firearm with two live rounds of ammunition.

Preparations for filing of criminal complaints related to R.A. 10591 or illegal possession of firearms have been made as the confiscated evidence underwent verification at the Bulacan Forensic Satellite Office in City of San Jose del Monte. 

Arnedo said the arrest of the suspects and the confiscation of the illegal firearms underscores the commitment to uphold peace and order, emphasizing the PNP’s dedication to eliminating loose firearms in the region under the thrust of Police Region 3 Director PBGen Jose Hidalgo Jr. “Pulis ng PRO 3, Partner ng Pamayanan”. 

Arrested duo yields nearly P500,000 worth shabu

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The recovered firearm and the illegal drugs worth nearly P500,000. Police Region Office 3 photo

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga—Authorities arrested two suspected illegal gun trade suspects and seized nearly P500,000 worth of illegal drugs on Saturday, January 6 in the City of San Fernando.

The duo identified only as “Pakyaw” and “Jess” were apprehended by City of San Fernando police station operatives in Barangay Sindalan, City of San Fernando and confiscated from their possession more or less 70 grams of suspected shabu worth P476,000.00.

The duo also yielded a caliber 9mm (grease gun) loaded with 6 live ammunition.

The suspects are now facing charges for Violation of Section 5 & 11 of R.A. 9165 and R.A. 10591.

“This accomplishment serves as another testament to the determination of our police in safeguarding our communities from the ill effects of illegal drugs and from other forms of lawlessness,” said Police Region 3 Director, PBGen Jose Hidalgo Jr. 

Top Most Wanted Persons nab by Bulacan cops

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CAMP GEN. ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan—Region, provincial and city levels top Most Wanted Persons (MWP) fell into hands of the law following a series of arrest operations made by the Bulacan police over the weekends.

Bulacan Police Director Col. Relly Arnedo said his men captured the Top 10 Most Wanted Person in the region, the Top 3 Most Wanted Person in the Provincial Level and also the Top 10 Most Wanted Person in City Level including 13 other Wanted Persons.

Arnedo said a manhunt operation conducted by the tracker team of Norzagaray police together with Bulacan Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) resulted in the arrest of the Top 10 most wanted person (regional level) for the crime of acts of lasciviousness. The wanted person was nabbed at Matictic, Norzagaray town by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by RTC, Br. 6 Sta. Maria, Bulacan, dated December 12, 2023.

Similarly, tracker team of Hagonoy police, together with Bulacan PIU and Regional Intelligence Unit (RIU) 3 arrested the Top 3 Most Wanted (Provincial Level) and the Top 2 Most Wanted Person (City Level) for the crime of estafa (2 cases) at San Vicente, Paombong by virtue of warrant issued by RTC Br. 52 Puerto Princesa, Palawan, and RTC Br 36 Cariagara, Leyte.

Meanwhile, tracker team of Plaridel police arrested the Top 10 Most Wanted Person (City Level) for qualified theft at Poblacion, Plaridel, with a warrant issued by RTC Br 79 Binangonan, Rizal dated April 8, 2022.

In addition, tracker teams from San Ildefonso, City of Meycauayan, City of San Jose del Monte, Sta. Maria, City of Malolos, Marilao, Bulakan Police Station, 1st and 2nd Bulacan Provincial Mobile Force Company and Bulacan PIU arrested thirteen (13) wanted persons for crimes of estafa, qualified theft, homicide, theft, statutory rape, unjust vexation, and violation of R.A. 9262 and acts of lasciviousness. All the arrested accused are presently under the custody of the arresting unit or station for proper disposition.

Bulacan police relentless pursuit of wanted criminals reflects their commitment to the mandate of Police Region 3 Director PBGen Jose Hidalgo Jr. in maintaining peace and order in the region through “Pulis ng PRO 3, Partner ng Pamayanan” thrust.

P170,000 worth illegal drugs seized, 9 illegal gamblers arrested

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CAMP GEN. ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan—Police seized an estimated P170.060 worth of illegal drugs from 8 drug suspects while 9 illegal gamblers were also arrested in anti-criminality operations on Saturday.

Bulacan Police Director Col. Relly Arnedo said a successful drug sting operation by City of San Jose del Monte police station in Barangay Graceville resulted to the arrest of a lone drug suspect who yielded 7 sachets of suspected marijuana and 2 bricks of suspected dried marijuana worth P90,000.00, along with marked money.

Similarly, the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of Sta. Maria, Bustos, City of Malolos, Plaridel, Calumpit, and Pulilan resulted to the arrest of 7 illegal drug suspects who yielded 30 sachets of suspected shabu worth P80,600 including 5 sachets of marijuana.

The arrested suspects and confiscated pieces of evidence were brought to the Bulacan Provincial Forensic Unit (PFU) for appropriate examination, while criminal complaints for violations of R.A. 9165 against the suspects had been prepared for filing in court.

On the other hand, different anti-illegal gambling operations conducted by City of San Jose del Monte, Norzagaray, and San Ildefonso police resulted in the arrest of 9 illegal gamblers.

They were caught in the act of playing an illegal card game (tong-its) and cara y cruz. Additionally, an individual was also arrested for the act of collecting bets intended for STL without any identification card or certification from STL Franchise authorizing him to collect bets. Confiscated evidence was one 1 set of playing cards, STL booklets, and bet money in different denominations.

Reflecting the Bulacan PNP’s unwavering commitment in reducing crime and ensuring public safety is guided by Police Region 3 Director, PBGen Jose Hidalgo Jr.