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The economics of a Christmas favorite

Although the Filipino delicacy ‘tikoy,’ a sweet concoction made from ‘malagkit’ or gluttinous rice, is not spared the ravages of the world financial crisis, Matilde Zabala, owner of Lucena City’s ‘Zabala’s Tikoy Special,’ says sales remain brisk because ‘people say it isn’t Christmas without tikoy.’ Video and interview by INQUIRER.net contributor Delfin P. Mallari III.


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Tale of a typhoon that created a Belen

LAGUNA, Philippines–The destruction that a typhoon caused gave way to the creation of a wooden Belen. Dr. Fernando Sanchez, assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development of the University of the Philippines in Los Banos, recounts how the Belen was created. Video report conducted by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales.

What’s Cookin’? with AHA: Pineapple and Star Anise Glazed Ham

MAKATI CITY, Philippines–American Hospitality Academy (AHA) and INQUIRER.net VDO take you through the step-by-step process of making the Pineapple and Star Anise Glazed Ham. In this episode of “What’s Cookin’? with AHA,” Chef Bong Ignacio and student assistant William Ong demonstrates how to prepare the ham for this season’s Noche Buena. Video hosted by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales. Video taken by INQUIRER.net production specialist Janie Christine Octia. Royalty-free music courtesy of Kevin MacLeod.

What’s Cookin’? with AHA: Gateau St. Honore

MAKATI CITY, Philippines–American Hospitality Academy (AHA) and INQUIRER.net VDO take you through the step-by-step process of making Gateau St. Honore. In this episode of “What’s Cookin’? with AHA,” Chef Bong Ignacio demonstrates how this creamy pastry is made. Video hosted by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales. Video taken by INQUIRER.net production specialist Janie Christine Octia. Royalty-free music courtesy of Kevin MacLeod.

VDO and the parol: A Christmas Greeting

MAKATI CITY, Philippines–Parols are traditional symbols that stand for more than festive lights during the Christmas season. It represents the creativity of the Filipino race whittled into the shape of a star that lights the manger where Jesus Christ was born. Video greeting by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales. Video taken by INQUIRER.net production specialist Janie Christine Octia.

Ninong, Ninang and VDO: A Christmas greeting

MAKATI CITY, Philippines–The yuletide season brings children to visit their godparents who in turn are traditionally expected to shower them with gifts. Video greeting by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales. Video taken by INQUIRER.net production specialist Janie Christine Octia.

Noche Buena, a Christmas greeting from VDO

MAKATI CITY, Philippines–INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Marjorie Gorospe wishes you a merry feasting on Christmas eve. Video taken by INQUIRER.net production specialist Janie Christine Octia.

Meralco lights up Christmas project

MANILA CITY, Philippines–Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) unveils “Maliwanag ang Pasko” and INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Marjorie Gorospe interviews Meralco CEO and chairman Manuel “Manolo” Lopez and Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim about this project.

Greenpeace lights Solar-powered lantern

PASAY CITY, Philippines–Environmentalist group Greenpeace lights a solar-powered Christmas lantern at the Senate. Video report by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Anna Valmero.

VDO and ‘Ber’ months: A Christmas greeting

MAKATI CITY, Philippines–Only in the Philippines do we celebrate Christmas from September onwards, when the wind starts to get cold and crisp. Video greeting by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales. Video taken by INQUIRER.net production specialist Janie Christine Octia.


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