Morning mass

 People flock to various churches in the country to observe the nine-day series of Masses in anticipation of Christmas and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Masses are held daily from Dec. 16 to Dec. 24 in the early mornings. One such Mass is held at the St. Joseph Parish Church, commonly known as the Las Piñas Bamboo Organ Church in Quirino, Las Piñas City on Saturday, Dec. 16.