Christmas 2019
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno suspends government work today, December 23, in the Philippine capital starting noon.
NEWS ALERT: Manila City Mayor @IskoMoreno declares half-day work for all local government offices today, December 23 #BagongMaynila pic.twitter.com/Xpbhent6vC
— Manila Public Information Office (@ManilaPIO) December 23, 2019
Nearly half of Filipinos (48%) expect the coming holiday season to be more prosperous for them and their families while practically all Filipinos (93%) will be facing the year ahead with hope, a new survey by Pulse Asia says.
Here is a roundup of the scenes on the first day of Simbang Gabi.
Devotees solemnly pray as they celebrate the first Simbang Gabi this year on Monday at the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Redemptorist Church) in Baclaran, Parañaque City.
Devotees also attend the traditional Simbang Gabi at the St. Peter Parish Shrine of Leaders in Commonwealth, Quezon City.
Meanwhile, Christmas songs complement the Yuletide feel as churchgoers start arriving at the St Joseph Parish famously known as the Bamboo Organ Church in Las Piñas City.
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