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Christmas tree lighting ushers in holiday season in Muntinlupa

Published Nov 24, 2025 11:20 am  |  Updated Nov 24, 2025 01:54 pm
The 57-foot Christmas tree at the Muntinlupa City hall quadrangle (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
The 57-foot Christmas tree at the Muntinlupa City hall quadrangle (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)

The Muntinlupa City government held the ceremonial lighting of a 57-foot Christmas tree to officially launch its “Paskong Pinoy” celebration.

Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the ceremony at the city hall quadrangle together with Rep. Jaime Fresnedi, Vice Mayor Stephanie Teves-Wong, and other officials. 

The Christmas tree is decorated with “parol” (star-shaped lanterns), balls, ribbons and flowers. There will be a daily lights show for visitors. 

The city hall is festooned with thousands of lights and decorations. 

Families and children from various barangays gathered to witness the festive program, which featured bright décor and a joyful atmosphere marking the start of the Christmas season in the city. Fireworks capped the celebration. 

“Everything we do this Christmas is for our families and for our children. Paskong Pinoy is about unity, compassion, and the traditions that continue to thrive in Muntinlupa,” said Biazon. 

Earlier this month, the Muntinlupa City government started distributing Pamaskong Handog food packages to thousands of households. 

The Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Muntinlupa (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
The Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Muntinlupa (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
Children at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Muntinlupa (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
Children at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Muntinlupa (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
The Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Muntinlupa (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
The Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Muntinlupa (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
Decorations at the Muntinlupa City hall (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
Decorations at the Muntinlupa City hall (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
Mayor Ruffy Biazon (center) with Rep. Jaime Fresnedi, Vice Mayor Stephanie Teves-Wong, Trina Biazon and City Administrator Allan Cachuela at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
Mayor Ruffy Biazon (center) with Rep. Jaime Fresnedi, Vice Mayor Stephanie Teves-Wong, Trina Biazon and City Administrator Allan Cachuela at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Muntinlupa (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Muntinlupa (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
Mayor Ruffy Biazon at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
Mayor Ruffy Biazon at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Muntinlupa (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Muntinlupa (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
The 57-foot Christmas tree at the Muntinlupa City hall quadrangle (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
The 57-foot Christmas tree at the Muntinlupa City hall quadrangle (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
The 57-foot Christmas tree at the Muntinlupa City hall quadrangle (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
The 57-foot Christmas tree at the Muntinlupa City hall quadrangle (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)

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