Filipinos practicing the Catholic faith woke up early Monday morning to attend the first dawn mass, commonly known as ‘Simbang Gabi,’ amid the Christmas season.
The Quiapo Church in Manila, which hosts the beloved Black Nazarene, was among the busiest as people gathered to say their prayers and listen to gospels.
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‘Simbang Gabi’ runs for nine days until Christmas Eve on December 24.