By Herbert Kikoy - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=87019673 “Pit Señor!” is the constant chant you can expect to hear in Cebu City's Sinulog Festival. But just what does it mean? Pit Señor is a heartfelt cry of devotion and joy that echoes through the entire city during the Sinulog Festival. Roughly translated as “Hail to the Señor,” the...
In Metro Manila, you can expect light parades and public Christmas events leading up to Christmas Day. In nearby Kawit, Cavite, there's the Maytinis Festival that reenacts the nativity on Christmas Eve. Christmas has always been magical for Filipinos, both in the capital of the Philippines and outside it—but Christmas in Mindanao carries a charm all its own. The region's rich cultural...
Image source: Freepik The stretch from December to New Year's Day brings warmth, gatherings, and that familiar festive glow that fills every Filipino home. But once the celebrations slow down, the task of removing holiday decorations waits in the corner like a quiet reminder that the holiday season has officially wrapped up, often left up until February. Many families approach this cleanup with...
For Filipinos, Christmas is more than a season. It's a deeply cherished celebration woven into our identity and our most cherished memories. The moment the holiday season begins, usually as early as September, homes across the country start transforming with Christmas decorations, twinkling lights, and the familiar sound of Christmas carols filling the air. Few things capture the Christmas...
Every November, the peaceful town of Angono, Rizal bursts into color, music, and laughter as it celebrates one of the most unique and vibrant traditions in the Philippines, the Gigantes or Higantes Festival. This grand celebration is a feast of art, culture, and community, where towering papier mâché giants (higantes) march down the streets, representing the Angono, Rizal's deep artistic roots and...
Spanning from September to early January, the Christmas season in the Philippines treats you to a world of lights and festive decorations— not to mention the countless events held in celebration of Christmas. In the Philippines, though, the Christmas season isn't merely a stretch of festivities but a living testament to the deeply rooted sense of gratitude in Filipino culture. For many...
Image source: Freepik Noche Buena Preparation Tips for Christmas Eve Dinner In the Philippines, December marks the most wonderful time for family, food, and heartfelt holiday celebrations. As Christmas Eve approaches, every household begins its noche buena preparations — polishing the menu, planning the feast, and arranging the noche buena table. But behind every memorable celebration is a...
Image source: Wikipedia Every November, San Carlos City in Negros Occidental bursts into a spectacle of color and motion as the Pintaflores Festival unfolds. Known for its fusion of floral artistry and tattoo-inspired body painting, the festival transforms this beautiful city into a living gallery of devotion and creativity. This year, the 2025 edition has once again drawn visitors from all over...
Image source: Freepik The holiday season in the Philippines is a time of excitement — roads fill with families heading to reunions, couples planning quick getaways, and groups embarking on long-awaited holiday trips. But amid the joy of holiday celebrations comes many challenges on the road. From heavy traffic and unpredictable weather conditions to distracted driving and fatigue, every driver...
Camella Aklan: Christmas lights in 1,240 communities, from Luzon to Mindanao, came alive in a synchronized display of festivity, marking the official start of the holiday season. The glow of parols and the harmony of carols lit up Camella communities around the islands, as the Philippines’ most trusted and preferred homebuilder held its Christmas Tree Lighting Event and Homecoming Fair, a...
