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Kalibo Bishop Jose Corazon Tala-oc is encouraging the faithful to observe the nine-day “Simbang Gabi” (Misa De Aguinaldo) which begins Thursday, Dec. 16. Simbang Gabi (Manila Bulletin File) The Church leader cited the importance of the observance in the faithful’s spiritual preparation for...

Kababayans celebrate Simbang Gabi at the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue CHOIR OF FRIENDS ‘The Voices of Friendship,’ a Queens-based Filipino choir, sings Filipino Christmas songs (Photo from PCG NY by Monina E. Tran) The Philippine Consulate General in New York has officially started the...

General protocols and Mass schedules to stay safe and sacred Much of our Christmas traditions were deemed impossible earlier on the pandemic. Pitting the holiday escapade to our regular days breeds another debate, but the level of security is not so hard to understand. Restaurants are easier to...

Bring out the tissues! Walt Disney has just released its Christmas advert 2020 and it will simply touch your heart.  More than this, the advert is rich in Filipino traditions such as Simbang Gabi, jeepneys, "mano po," and lantern decorations. The video has gone viral. As of 4 p.m....