It’s that magical season once again, a time filled with joy and wonder. On Christmas Eve, celebrities reveal their heartfelt desires, sharing their dreams with unguarded sincerity.

In a delightful twist, some beloved local stars are boldly expressing their wishes, unfiltered, as they embrace the holiday spirit.

Cedrick Juan: "I really hope may makulong na sa mga corrupt, kasi greatly affected yung mga taong bayan kasi we deserve better treatment from the government, lalo na yung nasa may laylayan sila na yung pinaka apektado. (I hope that those involved in corruption are held accountable and go to jail, because the people of this country are suffering. We deserve better from our government—especially those on the margins, who are the most affected.)"

Rhen Escaño: "Well hindi naman po matatapos ang problema dito sa pilipinas pero ang wish ko po sana maging matalino na po yung mga tao, sana sa susunod pumili na po tayo ng tamang tao para pa-upuin natin kasi nakaka overwhelmed po yung nangyayari sa atin ngayon. (The issues in the Philippines seem endless, but I still hope our people become wiser. I really hope that next time, we choose the right leader, because what we’re going through right now is just too much.)"

Alden Richards: "Sana ma-realize ng lahat ng mga kababayan natin, in position or not in position, to treat everyone fairly because I think that's being taken for granted for the longest time right now. (I hope all our countrymen, in position or not in position, will realize to treat everyone fairly because I think that's being taken for granted for the longest time right now.)"

Ion Perez: "Ang Christmas wish ko ay maging mapayapa na ang bansang ito. Hindi kasi usapang pangkasalukuyan ito kundi usapan para sa future ng mga kabataan. So sana maging maayos na ang bansa natin para sa kabataan. (My Christmas wish is that this country will be peaceful. This is not a current issue, but a matter for the future of the youth. So I hope our country will be well-off for the youth.)"

Vice Ganda: "Sana umayos itong bansang ito. Sana magkaroon siya ng hustisya, mabigyan ng hustisya ang lahat ng mga mamamayang Pilipino na nawalan, nasaktan, at namatayan dahil sa kapabayaan at dahil sa garapal na korapsyon. (I hope this country finds its way back on track. I hope justice is served—justice for all Filipino citizens who have suffered losses, been hurt, or even died because of negligence and blatant corruption.)"

Agnes Reoma and Pat Lasaten of Ben&Ben: "Makulong lahat ng corrupt." (All the corrupt should be imprisoned.)

Ricky Lee (National Artist for Film and Television): "Ang Christmas wish ko ay sana mapuno na mga sinehan dito sa atin sa Pilipinas ng mga pelikulang pilipino, hindi lang during MMFF (Metro Manila Film Festival) kundi everyday of the year because hindi yan imposibleng pangarap nangyari years, and years ago, so kaya mangyari ngayon. (My Christmas wish is that cinemas here in the Philippines will be filled with Filipino films, not just during MMFF (Metro Manila Film Festival) but every day of the year, because that is not an impossible dream that happened years and years ago. So it can happen now.)"

Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply: ''That's a good question. It could be cliché, but peace on Earth. That would be wonderful. The Earth needs it right now. Let's find a solution to all the chaos, havoc, and war that's going on. All the natural disasters, the hurricanes, the floods. We should all come together and help each other this year, and lastly, show kindness."

Richard Gutierrez: "We have an advocacy now — from artists, producers, and everyone — to get people back to the cinemas, to fill up the seats again. That’s really what I hope to achieve this Christmas season."

Piolo Pascual: "My Christmas wish is just to have a peaceful celebration. Walang magkasakit, lahat okay. Lahat ay happy and to always have a generous heart. (My Christmas wish is just to have a peaceful celebration. No one gets sick, everyone is okay. Everyone is happy and should always have a generous heart.)"

Paolo and Miguel Benjamin of Ben&Ben: "Wish namin ngayong pasko ay sana lahat problema ng bansa natin ay maresolba kahit na parang imposible siyang mangyari, kahit gaano pa katagal ang abutin matuloy natin yung laban. At isa pa rin pong christmas wish namin ay sana po lahat ng walang makain sa pasko ay makakain kahit simple noche buena. (Our wish this Christmas is for the problems of our country to be resolved—even if it feels impossible. No matter how long it takes, we will keep fighting. And one more Christmas wish is that everyone who has nothing to eat will at least have a simple Noche Buena on Christmas.)"

Brent Manalo: "Christmas wish, ako time lang talaga with family, okay na sa akin. More than enough. (I need time with family, that's okay with me. More than enough.)"

Will Ashley: "Ako ang winiwish at pinagdarasal ko lang laging is good health lalo na po sa schedule ko ngayon, and sana masustain ko yung anong meron ako ngayon. (I just wish and pray for good health, especially with my schedule right now, and I hope I can maintain what I have now.)"

Dustin Yu: "I'd be straight to the point: gusto ko ng magkabahay. 'Yun lang ang Christmas wish ko. Gusto ko ng magkaroon ng sariling bahay. (I want to have a house. That's my only Christmas wish. I want to have my own house.)"

Eliza Borromeo (PBB Collab season 2): "Christmas wish ko po talaga makapag-celebrate po kami ng family ko ng kumpleto kasi yung dad ko po kasi is OFW. Ayun po talaga yung ultimate wish ko is kumpleto kaming pamilya. (My Christmas wish is that my family and I can celebrate together because my dad is an OFW. That's really my ultimate wish, that our family is complete.)"

Marco Masa (PBB Collab season 2): "Christmas wish ko po is more opportunity for us, and syempre spending time with family and friends. (My Christmas wish is more opportunities for us, and of course, spending time with family and friends)

John Clifford (PBB Collab season 2): "Kuya yung Christmas wish ko po talaga is I really want to see a family member of mine po kuya kahit isa lang po para sa akin okay na po yun. (Brother, my Christmas wish is to see a family member of mine, even if it's just one. That's okay.)"