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Christmas blessings

By Edgardo J. Canoza

MY WIFE AND I were married in November 1963. Like other normal couples, we looked forward to a bright future. We dreamed dreams of great magnitude with high degree of expectation of realizing them soon in our lifetime. Both of us worked hard for our children knowing that God only helps those who help themselves. Read More »


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Pasko, pasok, sakop, sapok at kapos?

By Jonel Sayson-Chaneco

PASKO ay papalapit na pero…
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Christmas Eve

By Ian Sugon

IT WAS THE evening of December 24, Christmas Eve, and everyone was preparing for the night -long celebration of the Noche Buena and for the kids, the tireless opening of gifts. Some kids were still doing their rounds of carolling seemingly unaware that it would be Christmas in a few hours. Read More »

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.

Rainbow butter cookies

By Norma O. Chikiamco
Philippine Daily Inquirer

HERE’S a recipe moms (or dads) can do together with their kids this holiday season. It’s easy and fun—and the cookies are really delicious. They make ideal Christmas gifts, too. Just make sure to pack them in airtight containers so they don’t get soggy. Read More »

Church asks faithful to be consistent

By Bernadette Parco
Cebu Daily News

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As the Catholic church in the Philippines begins its nine-day dawn Christmas Masses or Misa de Gallo on Tuesday, the faithful are called to be consistent in their prayers.

“Devotion is constant. Is there devotion that is on and off?” asked Monsignor Achilles Dakay as he urged churchgoers to attend all nine Masses. Read More »

Go rustic–think woven hats, baskets

By Alex Vergara
Philippine Daily Inquirer

REMEMBER the “Christmas Alphabet” song from your childhood? Sprucing up homes for the holidays, interior designer Leo Almeria follows his own version, which is as simple as ABC.

A stands for area, B for budget and C for character expression, he says.

These three principles have served Almeria and his clients well. Read More »