Rappler's latest stories on Christmas 2018
[OPINION] My first Christmas without dad
Every time there was barbecue grilling in front of our house, I knew that my father would live on in my memories and that I would always be home for Christmas
VIRAL: Laguna teacher draws portraits of her 27 students as Christmas gifts
'I wanted to give them something special. That way they will be inspired to study harder,' says Roselyn Barcoma of the the Holy Redeemer School of Cabuyao
#InspireCourage: Little acts of kindness captivate netizens in Christmas 2018
Little acts of kindness go a long way this Christmas 2018
Pacquiao, Broner train on Christmas
Even Christmas can't stop Manny Pacquiao and his opponent Adrien Broner from training for their big fight
PNP identifies 6 persons of interest in Batocabe murder | Evening wRap
Watch the evening wRap with Ralf Rivas
WATCH: What does Jose Mari Chan do after December 25?
The unofficial voice of the Filipino Christmas season stars in a cheeky ad for Netflix Philippines
‘Uncivilized, undisciplined’: Netizens bash littering visitors in Luneta
There was a lot of trash talk when netizens found out about the garbage in Luneta on Christmas Day
LOOK: NBA stars spend Christmas with their families
NBA stars like LeBron James and Steph Curry make time for their families despite playing big games on Christmas day
On Christmas Eve, Trump questions child about belief in Santa
'This further proves that he is the grinch,' says a critic of US President Donald Trump on Twitter
Tropical Depression Usman brings rain to Visayas, Mindanao | Midday wRap
Watch the midday wRap with Paterno Esmaquel
After trash litters Luneta, watchdog asks: Keep parks clean
After visitors left their trash in Luneta Park on Christmas Day, Ecowaste Coalition reminds the public that littering is strongly discouraged
Woman gives birth along Makati street on Christmas Day
Police say 3 cops assisted the woman as she went into labor
Christmas morning fire kills 12-year-old boy in Cebu
The blaze on Tuesday, December 25, also leaves hundreds of families homeless
Warriors-Lakers contest banners NBA Christmas day games
LeBron is set to join the ranks of Shaquille O'Neal and former teammate Dwyane Wade as he matches the second-most Christmas appearances in NBA history
Here’s how the stars celebrated Christmas 2018
Local celebrities get in on the holiday cheer
2 Christmases later, Marawi hostages wait in vain for Duterte's promises
'Mahirap ang buhay. Wala nga kami maihanda kagabi,' says Merlinda Obedencio. Her two children are among dozens of surviving Christian hostages from Marawi siege who regularly meet to draw strength from each other.
Crystal Brosas' Christmas wish isn't for herself – it's for her mom K
The rising singer talks Christmas traditions and more
READ: Gospel for Christmas Day - December 25, 2018
Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Christmas day 2018
Amid 'dark' bullying, Ateneo president says defend light of Christmas
'If hate and pain seem to be enduring, these can never be greater than love,' says Ateneo president Fr Jose Ramon Villarin in his Christmas Eve homily
Cardinal Tagle urges youth to make 'toxic' world better
'You don't deserve this world but you, young people, can make this world better, for the Savior was a child,' says Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle on Christmas Eve
WATCH: Christmas Eve Masses in Manila Cathedral and Ateneo
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle is leading the Christmas Eve Mass at the Manila Cathedral, while Ateneo president Father Jose Ramon Villarin is saying Mass at the Church of the Gesù
Pilgrims gather at Jesus' traditional birthplace for Christmas
Tourism officials and hotel operators report their strongest season in years
‘End contractualization’: Sumifru workers spend Christmas at protest camp
Instead of spending Christmas with their families in Compostela Valley, they build a Christmas tree made out of scraps at their protest camp in Liwasang Bonifacio
Gov't execs on Christmas 2018: Find hope amid challenges
Vice President Leni Robredo says Filipinos can draw strength from Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as the country faces challenges, such as rising prices of goods
Cardinal Tagle to youth: Sorry for bullying, lies by elders
In his Christmas message, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says Jesus can transform 'eerie silent nights' into 'holy nights'
Lola Saturnina’s holiday reunion survival guide
Bookmark, save, screenshot – we got you covered, bes
Stand up for the newborn Jesus!
Stand up for life. Stand up for purity. Stand up for human dignity. We cannot find Christmas joy in timidity and cowardice. Stand up and choose the Lord!
Last-minute gift guide: Watsons, the bottomless pit of beauty goods
An unapologetic Watsons 'tambay' breaks down what you should cop from the ubiquitous drug store
Catriona Gray’s 'O Holy Night' cover will make your Christmas merry indeed
Miss Universe 2018 has some serious singing chops
After almost 2 years in jail, De Lima finally sees mother
'We cried while hugging each other,' says Senato Leila de Lima after seeing her 86-year-old mother, who is suffering from dementia
IN PHOTOS: Duterte visits kids with cancer days before Christmas
President Rodrigo Duterte visits a foundation for Mindanaoan children with cancer, listening to them by their bedsides and gamely posing for photos with the center's staff
Why Christmas is sentimental for Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International 2018 Aya Fernandez
We catch up with the beauty queen to talk Christmas traditions and why family matters
Christmas for Mar Roxas and Korina Sanchez: The basics with a touch of extra
For the couple whose schedules are often action-packed, Christmas is both meaningful and simple: a chance to spend time with the people who matter the most
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Christmas in a sea of sadness
We wish everyone clarity of thought to realize our contradictions, our duplicity, nay, our hypocrisy
READ: Gospel for Simbang Gabi - December 24, 2018
Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Simbang Gabi day 9
LOOK: NBA gifts fans with Christmas super-showdowns
The NBA is lighting up Christmas with thrilling games for fans to enjoy
On waiting: A Simbang Gabi homily
Hindi ka iiwan sa ere ng Panginoon. Hindi paasa ang Panginoon.
WATCH: Simbang Gabi 2018
Rappler brings you the 9 days of Simbang Gabi – live, on video – from different churches around the Philippines and around the world
The superpower gift to stop
The one thing that smartphones have taken away from us is the Stop Sign. This holiday season is the perfect time to press pause on social media and pay attention to our real lives.
READ: Gospel for Simbang Gabi - December 23, 2018
Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Simbang Gabi day 8
Last-minute gift guide: Convenience store Christmas shopping
We trawled the shelves of Ministop, 7-Eleven, and FamilyMart to find the perfect clutch time stocking stuffers
Last-minute gift guide: Asian variety store edition
The gifting possibilities are always endless in every Miniso store
P1M worth of high-end ammunition smuggled into PH before Christmas
In a balikbayan box, smugglers mix the high-end ammunition with 3 used shirts, 3 pieces of bottled water, and one bottle of hot sauce
Robinson's Galleria celebrates the holiday season with new stories
Robinsons Galleria’s campaign about creating “new stories” naturally coincided with the mall’s recently developed look
LIST: Unlikely and underrated Christmas movies
Looking for alternatives to your usual holiday viewing?
LIST: Fast and easy holiday treats for the frazzled party-goer
These ready-for-pickup Christmas-themed goodies will liven up any party
READ: Gospel for Simbang Gabi - December 22, 2018
Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Simbang Gabi day 7
The Christmas toy guide for kids (and kids-at-heart)
We take the guesswork out of your last-minute gift shopping
In Christmas message, Duterte calls for compassion, kindness
'Let the ideas of compassion, kindness, and reconciliation guide as we embrace our countrymen in the spirit of shared humanity,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
Millie Bobby Brown sends special Christmas greetings to Pinay fan
The 'Stranger Things' star first met a 7-year-old Sophie at AsiaPOP Comicon in 2016
