House Speaker Martin Romualdez
For Christmas 2023, my wish is to see a strengthened bond of peace and order in all our communities. I envision a Philippines where every local government unit thrives in harmony, a nation where prosperity is not just a dream but a reality for every Filipino.
BSP Governor Eli Remolona
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Ang Christmas wishes ko: maayos na money market.. mas mababang inflation that is within the target range of 2 to 4 percent… at sana magbalikan ang Kathniel.
Marian Rivera-Dantes
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I really wish for the world to heal and for everything to be okay, for the children to be able to study properly. And of course, for our family, I hope for good health and for us to continue loving each other—that’s our goal.
World’s no. 2 and Asia’s no. 1 pole vaulter EJ Obiena
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I wish I could spend more time with my family, while still able to train efficiently, but realistically, a better wish would be good health going into 2024 and staying healthy for the rest of the preparations [for the Paris Olympics].
Sharon Cuneta
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I can’t ask for anything material. I just really want those people who want to send their gifts to me for Christmas and my birthday to donate to ‘Pawssion Project’ – the animal rescue. It will mean so much more. Every little amount will count.
Daniel Padilla
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My personal wish is peace of mind. What I really want to wish for myself, for my family, and for all the people I love is to have good health and a happy life.
Heart Evangelista
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My Christmas wish is just for everybody to be healthy—it’s the real sign of wealth. Health is wealth.
Alden Richards
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I will be taking a two-week break in the US with my family. I just need to breathe and take a break because I have done a lot of things this year and I’ll be doing a lot more next year.
Former Senator Manuel B. Villar
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In a very simple way, I wish every Filipino get to spend Christmas with their loved ones. I wish that during Noche Buena every Filipino would have food on the table, but more importantly their family beside them.
Mixed martial artist Eduard Folayang
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May 2024 bring triumphs in the Circle and prosperity for our beloved country, as we strive for greatness together.
Barangay Ginebra/Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone
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I have two Christmas wishes: that LA Tenorio continues his comeback and remains cancer free, and that Gilas basketball has continued support and success.
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) chairman emeritus Francis Chua
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We all wish that the President will continue to enjoy good health. His job is very taxing and requires that he maintains strong body and a healthy mind to continue serving the people and generate more investments for the county.
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman
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It is my fervent hope that we achieve that elusive true and lasting peace, especially in Mindanao, and we can all perhaps begin by showing more compassion and kindness to our countrymen, regardless of religion, ethnicity and political beliefs.
Makati Rep. Luis Campos Jr.
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Wishing our Makatizens and all, peace of mind. Also, sense of security and stability for our EMBO residents this Christmas and throughout the year.
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Yamsuan
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My wish is for my fellow Filipinos to be able to overcome challenges and face the future with undiminished hope and more opportunities to build a vibrant future for them and their families.
Albay Rep. Joey Salceda
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This Christmas season, my fervent hope is for more Filipino families to enjoy the benefits of the President’s and this government’s efforts to achieve lasting peace and prosperity.
Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte
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My wish is for our beloved country to sustain in 2024 and onward the strong post-pandemic recovery of our economy in less than a year-and-a-half of the BongBong Marcos presidency.
15-year-old golf prodigy David Charles Serdenia
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Wish ko po magkaroon ng sariling Ping golf set.
Aboitiz InfraCapital President Cosette Canilao
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Peace on earth; no more pandemic; for our impactful projects to move forward a bit faster; blessings, guidance and protection from all evil and harm; and faster metabolism.
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. president Oliver Tan
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My short wish list for 2024 includes the following: stable currency, interest rates to start going down, and ease of geopolitical tensions.
OFW party-list Rep Marissa Magsino
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My Christmas wish is for our OFWs in conflict areas to safely return to the embrace of their families this Christmas. I am praying that the Christmas season will give their families the blessing of peace and joy with their safe return.
Navotas Mayor John Rey Tiangco
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I wish for all Navoteños to focus on their growth and happiness. Continue to dream, aspire, and strive to better themselves and, in the process, help uplift the lives of everyone around them.
Semirara Mining and Power Corp chairman Isidro Consunji
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For oil prices to fall below $80/barrel, for inflation to fall below 2%, for world GDP growth to reach 4%, for PH to resolve right of way issues for infra projects, and for interest rate to fall below 5%.
European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) executive director Florian Gottein
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We hope that both sides — the European Union and the Philippines — will speed track the free trade agreement negotiations (FTA).
Armed Forces chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.
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This may sound cliche but for this year’s Chirstmas, I wish for world peace. Soldiers, more than anyone else, desire lasting peace on earth.
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista
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My wish is for a comfortable, affordable, safe, secure and accessible travel experience for all travelers all over the world, especially our kababayans and visitors, and a quiet, peaceful and enjoyable Christmas with family and loved ones.
European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron
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My wish, in these times of tragedies, is that everyone of us cultivate the spark of joy in our hearts that keeps anguish and complacency at bay and that we can all fight every day for truth and beauty.