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It’s official. We get to keep simbang gabi this year

Christmas traditions are social by nature, though a lot of them have to adjust to…

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Our traditional Simbang Gabi *might* still push through in Metro Manila

In an interview on Oct. 19, Metro Manila Council (MMC) chairman and Parañaque City Mayor…

Simbang Gabi schedules in historical Metro Manila churches

Since the Philippines is a predominantly Catholic nation, it’s no secret that the Simbang Gabi or Misa…

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Beyond bibingka and puto bumbong: 12 kakanin of Christmas

Simbang gabi presents many rewards for the faithful. The nine-day day masses culminating with an…

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Why do we eat bibingka and puto bumbong every Christmas?

Local culinary icon Glenda Barretto remembers stepping out of the Misa de Gallo on Christmas Eve and…