IN THE Philippines, where almost 92 percent of the 117 million population are Christians, Christmas signifies deep faith, family unity, and vibrant community, marked...
Simbang gabi or midnight Mass in Imus City, Cavite gets a value-added for Catholic devotees—puto bumbong and bibingka (rice cake) free of charge, courtesy...
“Lanterns represent the star of Bethlehem, the guiding light that led, many Catholics believe, the three wise men to the infant Child”
The nine-day Midnight...
Churchgoers receive Jollibee sandwiches after attending the first day of Simbang Gabi, also known as Misa de Gallo, at San Agustin Church in Intramuros,...
ASIDE from Christmas carols, Christmas parties, and well-loved holiday foods such as bibingka and puto bumbong, one of the most awaited events of the...
“In the Philippines, 'pinagsamahan' is not a casual word. It’s a credential. It’s integrity and loyalty”
AS SIMBANG Gabi begins—those dawn Masses that officially open...
The first of nine traditional Simbang Gabi masses began yesterday in Catholic churches nationwide. Photo shows people gathering for the 6 p.m. mass at...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will mobilize more than 70,000 personnel to ensure public safety around churches nationwide for the annual ‘Simbang Gabi’ rites,...
THE centuries-old tradition of ‘Simbang Gabi’ begins on Monday, Dec. 15, marking the start of nine days of dawn and evening liturgies long cherished...
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is training the spotlight on Filipino Christmas traditions by offering a glimpse into the country’s vibrant holiday...
The Philippine National Police reported on Christmas Eve, December 24, that the traditional nine-day Simbang Gabi ended on a “generally peaceful” note.Catholic faithful across...
