Rappler's latest stories on Christmas in the Philippines
Here's how our favorite celebrities are spending the holidays
Celebs take a break from their hectic scheds
For makeup artist Jake Galvez, Christmas is time with his mom, siblings
The makeup artist to celebrities such as Kim Chiu, Kylie Verzosa, Andi Eigenmann, and Yassi Pressman say that he and siblings have created new traditions for the holiday celebration
Shared on FB: Benguet praying grandpa finds lost ‘abuloy’ in time for Christmas Eve
'He came to our church for prayer,' Jayson Pascual Tulabis of Benguet shares on Facebook
In Davao del Sur, earthquake victims to have noche buena in tents
‘If we will celebrate, we will just open canned goods and cook rice.... But we are thankful to be alive’
Regine Velasquez treats loyal PLDT Home subscribers with a surprise Christmas carol
Lucky subscribers got more than a Smart home upgrade this Holiday season
[OPINION] Celebrating the birth of a radical activist on Christmas
'People should be reminded that Jesus, in choosing the side of the downtrodden, was a radical change maker who dreamt and worked for a better world'
[OPINION] Christmas isn't necessarily merry for people with depression and anxiety
The family unit – more so the Filipino family – is a complicated creature, and whether or not we want to admit it, not all issues can be wrapped in sparkly paper and topped with a festive bow.
How this Albay village keeps its Christmas tradition alive with ‘Bulilit Pastores’
In Legazpi City, young children sing and dance to 'Pastores-A-Belen' before Christmas Day, continuing the age-old and unique Christmas tradition of Bicol to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ
LIST: Metro Manila restaurants open for your Christmas Eve 2019 dinners
Dining out with the fam for noche buena? No worries! Here are 7 restos in the metro for you.
Metro Manila number coding suspended December 23-January 2
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority says there will be no number coding during the holidays, with the suspension of the scheme longer for provincial buses
[OPINION] This Christmas, put down your phones and truly reconnect
Go, re-connect, and allow your selves to be found. Recover your sense of delight and then once again hear yourself praying, ‘O God, it feels great to be alive.’
[OPINION] Advent: Learning to wait with hope
If we fail to observe the season of advent properly, our Christmas celebration will become an empty ritual, full of endless parties forgetting its significance
CCP to hold Misa de Aguinaldo 2019
PRESS RELEASE: The CCP will hold the Misa de Aguinaldo on Tuesday, December 24, at the CCP Main Theater
For fashion designer Mikee Andrei, Christmas is about family
The fashion designer shares how Christmas has changed for her through the years
IN PHOTOS: Divisoria and Dapitan Arcade, Metro Manila's joyful Christmas corners
The holiday season is stressful all over Metro Manila, but there's Christmas cheer to be found, if you only know where to look
Cardinal Tagle hits materialism, fake news on Simbang Gabi
Jesus needs real witnesses, not fake news makers, says Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle
Vic Sotto says MMFF entry 'Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity' 'definitely different' from past movies
'Gusto ko naman kasi paglabas nila ng sinehan may mga ngiti sa kanilang mga mukha,' Vic says
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Vice Ganda to MMFF movie critics: 'Can you imagine Christmas without comedy?'
'Comedy is a genre. It’s a legit genre. It’s as special as drama, adventure, action,' says Vice
Holi-slay the holidays: What Christmas is like for the drag queens at Nectar
There’s a range of characters: the Grinch, a balikbayan tita, Mariah Carey, and more
Eco-friendly Christmas gift ideas other than metal straws
There's a host of useful sustainable gifts other than bamboo toothbrushes, too!
Bank schedules for Christmas 2019
Here are the operating hours of banks in the Philippines during the holiday season
PHLPost unveils 2019 Christmas stamps
This year's Christmas stamps feature Filipino Christmas traditions
[PODCAST] Laffler Talk: Pasko na, sinta ko, saan na regalo ko?
Why don't we give love – and gifts – on Christmas day?
Surigao tribes light first ever Christmas tree
PRESS RELEASE: Many of the IP communities were converted and have accepted the tradition of Christmas
Pasig’s Vico Sotto kicks off ‘Pamaskong Handog’ distribution
Savings from cleaning up the local government enables the city to produce 400,000 goody bags – enough for every Pasigueño family – to end the old 'palakasan' system, says Sotto
Mango Tree serves new Thai dishes for the holidays
Crispy pad thai? Yes please! Mango Tree features both new dishes and signature Thai staples – and they're all pretty appethaizing!
5 water bottles to stuff stockings with this Christmas 2019
What better gift to give your loved ones and friends than the gift of hydration?
Online beauty portal BeautyMNL to open first pop-up store
Right in time for holiday shopping season!
Christmas eyes PBA comeback after winless stint with Magnolia
Rakeem Christmas sees action for Magnolia in just 3 games at the Commissioner's Cup, all of which ended in a loss
Christmas putting quiet PBA debut behind as Ginebra awaits in playoffs
Rakeem Christmas will have his hands full in his next PBA game as he faces reigning Best Import Justin Brownlee and defending champion Barangay Ginebra
IN PHOTOS: Magical Christmas spots south of Metro Manila
The south also comes alive with Christmas colors, and the sights are just an hour or so away from Manila
HIGHLIGHTS: Ginebra vs Magnolia - 2017 Christmas Clasico
Follow along as NLEX faces GlobalPort at 3 pm and Ginebra battles Magnolia at 5:15 pm
What’s a classic Pinoy Christmas reunion like?
Does yours involve karaoke and a lot of food?
IN PHOTOS: Starbucks PH's 2018 planner
Plus a look at Starbucks' new Christmas drink, the Vanilla Nougat Latte!
Why does Christmas in the Philippines start in September?
Experts weigh in on why among all other countries, Christmas is celebrated the longest in the Philippines
SM Supermalls launches Christmas countdown
Special treats await shoppers during the hundred-day countdown. Check out the full list of promos, activities, and exhibits below
FULL TEXT: Huwag maging manhid sa mga pagpatay kahit Pasko – Villegas
Mayroon tayong Pasko ngunit patuloy ang pagdanak ng dugo sa ating mga lansangan sabi ni CBCP president at Archbishop Socrates Villegas sa kanyang December 25 pastoral letter
7 in 10 Filipinos expect a happy Christmas – SWS
This year 73 of Filipinos expect a happy Yuletide season Also 75 say it is better to give than to receive this Christmas
Who are your 'bringers of Christmas?'
Thanks to those who joined our conversation last December 5 Here s what you all had to say about the Pinoy Christmas season
Anticipating Christmas in a time of killing
Life has become cheap If this is what Christmas is now about could it still be merry?
LOOK: This is the Santa Hat frappe, the new Starbucks Christmas 2016 drink
Two kinds of whipped cream? Yes please Plus the toffee nut and peppermint mocha drinks are back
Number of Filipinos expecting happy Christmas highest in 12 years – survey
More Filipinos also believe that it is better to give than to receive according to a poll conducted by the Social Weather Stations in December
WATCH: Children of OFWs talk about Christmas without their parents
The celebration is different for the children of overseas Filipino workers
These 7 places in PH shine bright and beautiful every Christmas
Staying in the city or looking to travel this Christmas? Take a look at these magical destinations that shine bright during the holidays in the Philippines
Pemberton trial, Lacson resignation, Sony film release | The wRap
Philippine court suspends US Marine trial Lacson steps down February 2015 Sony will release controversial film “The Interview” on Christmas Day
Losing sight of things more important on Christmas
I want to be able to do what really matters this Christmas: Be able to reflect on what the reason for the season really is
IN PHOTOS: At Christmas, this PH city glows bright with stunning lights
The beautiful Christmas display in Tangub City the Christmas Symbols Capital of the Philippines is a holiday tradition inspired by one lonely Christmas 22 years ago
Christmas, parol makers, just around the corner
Christmas is just around the corner in some Metro Manila streets where lantern vendors peddle their festive lanterns
INFOGRAPHIC: A merry Filipino Christmas
The Christmas season is the busiest and most lucrative holiday season in the Philippines
