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DSWD to 'rescue' homeless kids, IPs begging in streets during
holidays December 15, 2018
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Saturday,
December 15, that it will help "rescue" homeless children and indigenous peoples
(IPs) seen begging in the streets of Metro Manila and neighboring cities and
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Vin d’Honneur A traditional morning reception called the “Vin d’Honneur” takes place biannually at Malacañan Palace: first and primarily to mark the New Year, and second, held on June 12, to celebrate the anniversary of Philippine Independence. Look also the below Video |
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Cebu's founding anniversary REPUBLIC ACT No. 8952, AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 7698
August six of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking public holiday for the Province of Cebu including its highly urbanized cities of Cebu and Mandaue and its component cities of Lapulapu, Danao and Toledo." How Cebu's founding anniversary was reckoned? In 1993, the Provincial Board passed a resolution that set that it should be when Spain's King Philip II, in a royal cedula, appointed Miguel Lopez de Legazpi as Governor of Cebu on August 6, 1569 |
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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9645 "Commemoration of the Founding Anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo Act". July 27 of every year is hereby declared as a special national working holiday in commemoration of the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo in the Philippines. |
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A special non-working holiday
that gives “full opportunity to our people to
properly observe All Saints’ Day with all its religious fervor which
invariably requires them to travel to and from different regions of the
country.”
Philippine Proclamation No. 265 |
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Avoid Christmas rush! PHLPost says send mail, parcels
before these dates October 13, 2018 Postmaster General Joel Otarra says the advisory is also for overseas Filipino workers sending mails and parcels to the Philippines |
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LIST: 2019 Philippine Holidays August 16, 2018
President Rodrigo Duterte signs
Proclamation No. 555
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What’s the difference between a Regular Holiday and a
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Christmas 2018 mall schedules October 27, 2018
Here's a list of malls and their operating hours on November 1 and 2, and during
the holidays. Look also
Stats on holiday shopping in PH and why the ‘ber’ season is a
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16 stress-busting tips for holiday travel by/Michelle Aventajado Dec 20, 2014
Trips are for creating wonderful new memories. They can
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Filipino Holiday Customs
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Discovering Philippine Traditions: 7 Filipino Holiday
Customs Sprinkling a Little Philippine Culture into the Holidays |
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Homilists explain Easter, Pentecost |
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The “-Ber” months are here! By Alex M. Eduque September 1, 2018
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Look also
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Things Filipinos Do In The Ber Months by Rucha Lim
Merry Christmas! Just kidding. It’s not really Christmas yet, but if you were
raised in a Filipino household, you know that almost the whole Philippines is
already getting into a Christmas-y mood as early as the ber months. |
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'Ber months': Mga parol, ibinebenta na Published on Aug 31, 2018 Ber month na bukas. Nagsimula nang mag-display ng parol ang mga vendors. Sa Albay, patok ang mga palamuting gawa sa abaca.
Christmas in SEPTEMBER!??
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The Season of Advent Anticipation and Hope by Dennis Bratcher
The Colors of Advent - The Spirit of
Advent - Evergreens and The Advent Wreath
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Advent Wreath Lighting - 4 Candles of Advent Season of
Hope & Joy Advent is a season of hopeful and joyful preparations for the Birthday of the Savior. The Advent Wreath: the circle symbolizes God's eternity. He has no beginning and no end. The green leaves - His evergreen and ever fresh love. The four candles - the four Sundays prior to December 25. The pink third candle - the pregnant joy in every heart as we come nearer and nearer to Christmas. The white candle - Christ is the light of the world. Christmas flowers (POINSETTIA or Pascua) - love turns deep red in the midst of darkness. -- The "Asbury 2011 Advent candle lighting" telling about the story of the candles
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On waiting: A Simbang Gabi homily by Fr. Ro Atilano, SJ December 23, 2018
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ST. LUCY Died: December
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Saint Lucy (283–304) also known as Saint Lucia or Santa Lucia
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Feast of St. Lucy 2010 & 2011
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(Santa Lucia)" in the album "Patrons & Patronesses - Etc." Every December 13, Barangay Sta. Monica in Hagonoy, Bulacan has tradition to celebrate the feast of St. Lucy.
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Santa Lucia hymn - song for Santa Lucia day DEC 13. Remark this is an album in the album "St. Lucy (Santa Lucia)" in the album "Patrons & Patronesses - Etc." Collection from around the world Here are two different origins of this tradition. 1. In Sicily, Italy, where it comes from the christianity and Lucia being a saint. 2. That's not the case in the northern part of the world e.g. Scandinavia here it comes from a much older pagan tradition that has to do with bringing light in the time of darkness, as some days of the year you might not even se the sun there, simply just celebrated/marked the darkest night of the year (the midwinter solstice). It is later on that people started to celebrate the Saint Lucia when christianity became a state religion! The Lucia night was also holy according to the catholic faith (Many northern countries are or were earlier catholic) so you can say there have been mixes through history, first it was the pagan traditions mixed with the catholic, and then it developed and became a unic celebration in many countries around the whole christian world - both catholic and protestant - that was more and more going towards the christian part of the tradition. and the songs were added quite lately and where taken from the original Italian song and translated into many languages. Look also above HERE and the article HERE Remark 7 videos from a´round the world in the album
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Look the original lyrics of "Santa Lucia" in Neapolitan, and
so translated to Italian and again to English
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“Simbang Gabi” A Christmas
Tradition in the Philippines a series of nine dawn masses that starts on December 16th and ends on the midnight of December 24th |
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LIST: Simbang Gabi schedules across the Philippines for 2018 by Kurt Dela Peña December 14, 2018
Rappler compiles the Simbang Gabi schedules in key churches and chapels –
including those in shopping malls – across the country |
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Simbang Gabi: 'Killings put to shame our Christian nation' by Patty Pasion December 16, 2016 'No to Marcos burial is just one issue. No to what kills the human spirit, the democratic spirit to speak, assert and express oneself, this we must fight for,' says an activist priest at the start of the 9-day Christmas season mass. |
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A Christmas Story: Pope Benedict XVI and the
Filipino's of Simbang Gabi Nellie Hizon of the Catholic Church talks about her miraculous journey for the Filipinos who celebrate Simbang Gabi. Her efforts ultimately led Pope Benedict XVI to leave a blessing for the Filipino people worldwide who celebrate Simbang Gabi. Video by Truth Esguerra Pope Benedict XVI Interact with Philippine News Remark this is an album in the album "Christmas in the Philippines" |
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Misa de Gallo or Misa de Aguinaldo – What’s the difference? |
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Filipino Christmas Tradition - Simbang
Gabi
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On “Simbang Gabi”
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Simbang Gabi
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Simbang Gabi History, Liturgy and Tradition "Simbang Gabi" is a Filipino Christmas tradition, a series of nine dawn masses that starts as early as 4 a.m. from December 16 and until December 24. -- Simbang Gabi 2014 All 9 days masses 2014 from Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral & The Church of the Gesù, Ateneo de Manila University campus in Quezon City -- Simbang Gabi 2015, 2016 & 2017 All 9 days masses from Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral -- Simbang Gabi 2016 & 2018 at
Society of St. Paul -- SIMBANG GABI - Black Nazarene 2016 -- Look also the article with Video of Simbang Gabi 2018:
Rappler brings you the 9 days of Simbang Gabi and
Read the Gospel for Simbang Gabi - Christmas Day 2018 |
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Pagsilang ng Tagapagligtas Dec 26, 2016 - Aired: December 24, 2016 This video entitled ‘Pagsilang ng Tagapagligtas’ features ‘nativity of Jesus Christ.’ Maglalakbay si Sandra Aguinaldo patungong Holy Land upang sundan at sariwain ang mga eksenang nasusulat sa Bibliya ukol sa kapanakan ni Hesukristo. |
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Christmas in a sea of sadness December 24, 2018 We wish everyone clarity of thought to realize our contradictions, our duplicity, nay, our hypocrisy. |
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Stand up for the newborn Jesus! by Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas December 24, 2018 Stand up for life. Stand up for purity. Stand up for human dignity. We cannot find Christmas joy in timidity and cowardice. Stand up and choose the Lord! |
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WATCH: Christmas Eve Masses in Manila Cathedral and
Ateneo December 24, 2018 - with Videos Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle is leading the Christmas Eve Mass at the Manila Cathedral, while Ateneo president Father Jose Ramon Villarin is saying Mass at the Church of the Gesù Look also
Cardinal Tagle urges youth to make 'toxic' world better
Amid 'dark' bullying, Ateneo president says defend light of Christmas |
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Is it wrong to say 'Xmas' instead of 'Christmas'? In Greek, the original language of the New Testament, the word for “Christ” is Χριστός, which begins with the Greek letter that is essentially the same letter as the English letter X. So, originally, Xmas was simply an abbreviation of Christmas. No grand conspiracy to take Christ out of Christmas. Just an abbreviation. |
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Why does Christmas in the Philippines start in September? by Marj Casal September 26, 2017 Experts weigh in on why among all other countries, Christmas is celebrated the longest in the Philippines |
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PH X'mas symbols, practices trace roots to Spanish era by Nigel Tan December 23, 2016
UPDATED Here's a list of items and practices considered part of the Filipino
Christmas but actually Spanish in origin. |
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What’s a classic Pinoy Christmas reunion like? December 19, 2017
Does yours involve karaoke and a lot of food? Look also
Why do Filipinos love to celebrate Christmas?
5 signs you’re in a Pinoy Christmas get-together |
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How Filipinos celebrated Christmas in the Spanish era by Nigel Tan December 24, 2016
UPDATED Despite the Americanization of our Christmas celebration, old
practices and traditions from the Spanish colonial period remain with us to this
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IN PHOTOS: Children dress up in Christmas costumes for '45th
Silahis ng Pasko' in Baguio December 02, 2018
The kids are joined by their parents during the event |
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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS December 27, 2016 Christmas is for family, even when Papa is in a coffin and Mama disappears Text by Patricia Evangelista, Photos by Carlo Gabuco, Research by Rambo Talabong |
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In Christmas denial 2016 by Vergel O. Santos December 16, 2016 The streets have been quiet since – and should remain so until January 6, the Day of the Magi Nothing gets in the way of a Filipino Christmas, not even the season's otherwise most provocative issues. And there are a number. The streets have been quiet since – although Christmastime was yet to be ushered in officially by the first of nine dawn masses on the 16th – and should remain so until January 6, the Day of the Magi. But then, again, time must be made for rest and re-energizing; Christmas, for all its fun, can be exhausting, such that, by the time our lives are cleared of it, it’s Valentine’s |
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Gov't bans demolitions during Christmas season by Patty Pasion December 07, 2016 The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor issues a moratorium on demolitions around the country until January 2017. |
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Anticipating Christmas in a time of killing by Jayeel Serrano Cornelio November 12, 2016 Life has become cheap. If this is what Christmas is now about, could it still be merry? Undas is over, bazaars are everywhere, and reunions are filling up our calendar. The cold breeze is picking up too. Traffic in Manila is building up, which can only get worse before it gets better (if it ever does). Christmas is surely around the corner. |
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Filipino Superstitions
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Filipino Superstitions about Christmas etc.Compiled by Laura B. Corpuz |
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Tops
for Christmas
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Sharing With Others and Simbang Gabi still Tops for
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Say: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in Different Philippine Languages |
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1960s Native Philippine Christmas Cards Look also "CHRISTMAS GREETINGS on Vintage Philippine Postcards" HERE Many great cards Look both as pdf
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Paskong Pinoy By Reynaldo Gamboa Alejandro, Marla Yotoko Chorengel Philippine Christmas Art & Form Just what the Philippine Christmas or, as we fondly call it, “Paskong Pinoy” is! |
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Christmas in the Philippines Rooster Masses Christmas Carols Decorations Christmas Trees Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Christmas Gifts Christmas Day The Twelve Days of Christmas Holy Innocents’ Day New Year Epiphany |
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IN PHOTOS: Christmas on Display returns to the Araneta Center Alexa Villano November 24, 2018 - also with Video After 16 years, the display is back in the Araneta Center Look also below and
Araneta Center revives Christmas on Display after 16 years
LIST: Must-see Christmas sights and sounds in Metro Manila
IN PHOTOS and Video: Magical Christmas spots south of Metro Manila |
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Simbahan sa Rizal, ibinida ang ilang Christmas relics Dec 27, 2014 Dinarayo ngayon ang simbahan sa San Mateo, Rizal dahil sa Christmas relic, kabilang ang hinigaan ni baby Jesus at belo ni Mama Mary. |
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Christmas - New Year - Epiphany (three Kings -
Tatlong Hari)
the Filipino Way A great article telling about all the traditions Look the article as pdf
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Noche buena This article is about a traditional custom in the Philippines Noche buena is a Spanish word referring to the night of Christmas Eve and celebrated on December 24 every year |
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Christmas: A National Fiesta A lot of good informations about how to celebrate Christmas in the Philippines |
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These 7 places in PH shine bright and beautiful every
Christmas by/Rhea Claire Madarang December 14, 2015 Staying in the city or looking to travel this Christmas? Take a look at these magical destinations that shine bright during the holidays in the Philippines |
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Visit these 7 beautiful Christmas 2015 exhibits at PH malls,
hotels December 05, 2015 A ferris wheel is transformed into a massive lantern, a mesmerizing, hypnotic art installation, traditional, elegant holiday decor at a beloved hotel, and more |
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The two legends that we know behind the Pascua MEXICO'S CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO THE PHILIPPINES e.g. POINSETTIA or Pascua and the panunuluyan and the parol |
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Catholic Home and Garden's
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Catholic Traditions for Advent and Christmas
MICHAELANN MARTIN |
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Christmas at Home and in the Liturgy |
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Discover the Advent / Christmas season |
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Christmas in the Philippine Pasko Sa Aming Bayang Pilipinas By/Lindsey Scharpenter Look also A lot about Christmas in the Philippines |
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Christmas on Display back at Araneta Center after 16 years Nov 23, 2018 Celebrity performances punctuated the return of Christmas on Display (COD) at the Araneta Center on Friday, Nov. 23, that was also highlighted by a fireworks show at the Times Square Food Park in Cubao. Look more above --
Christmas in Baguio (Full episode)
Malacañang Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony --
Tree of Hope lights Fuente Osmena Circle
Look also -- Pasko - A Filipino (typical) Christmas
Short documentary about Christmas celebration in the Philippines. --
Children of OFWs talk about Christmas without their parents --
Bring them home this Christmas --
Christmas in Pampanga --
Christmas 2008 / Pasko 2008 - sa Pilipinas This video is dedicated to the people of the Philippines who are outside of the country working for a better future. -- Cebu SUROY SUROY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2012 - Sugbo TV We are still waiting for part 2 --
Cebu Christmas special: Bethlehem sa Sugbo -- Christmas in the Philippines Hawaii State Senator Rick Reed and his wife Jenn Reed present an hour-long documentary showcasing the beauty of the Filipino culture and how Filipinos celebrate Christmas. -- Christmas in the Philippines and Filipino Christmas Tradition -- Tangub City The Christmas Symbols Capital of the Philippines
Welcome "The Christmas
Symbols Capital of the Philippines, Tangub City, Misams Occidental,
Region 10, Philippines -- 2011 Policarpio Street, Mandaluyong Christmas Decorations Policarpio is a street in the city of Mandaluyong Philippines , the residents of Policarpio street yearly decorate their houses with many christmas lights and it has become a yearly christmas attraction. Many people visit this street during christmas and have their pictures taken with kids and families. --
Philippines Kids Xmas Party 2015 --
Kids Xmas Party 2016 -- Pilipinas
Christmas Special 2016 -- Planning for Christmas? There's an app for that
Are you starting your plans for Christmas? Good news!
There are free applications for your smartphones and tablets that can
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PANUNULUYAN: A Christmas Drama
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The traditional PANULUYAN (Mary and Joseph's search for shelter for Jesus who was to be born) was done in the evening of December 24, 2010 in selected depressed areas of San Pedro Apostol, Cavite City. Gift-giving, handled by the Wise men and the Shepherds, for the poorest of the poor accompanied the PANULUYAN |
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The OFW Christmas list by/Shakira Sison December 17, 2015 'Instead of resenting them for being away, OFWs hope their families realize their lack of choice' Look also |
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Naughty Christmas gifts by/Dr. Margie Holmes What gift should you get for someone you're flirting with? Dec 22, 2012 |
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How Filipinos Reinvented Christmas |
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Traditional Christmas Dances - Etc. |
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Christmas Dances
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Philippine Christmas Dances Philippine Christmas Dances are dances expressive of the Christmas season practiced in certain regions in the Philippines. Aside from the Christmas carols most Filipinos are fond of during the yuletide season, there are also Christmas dances that are performed to celebrate this festive time of the year. |
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Pandanggo Rinconada The Pandanggo Rinconada is a staple among the Christmas veladas (evening programs or shows) in Nabua, Camarines Sur. --
PANDERETAS - "Las Panderetas" - Philippine Folk Dance
"Las Panderetas"
the
Las Panderetas
is the Yuletide folk dance,
which used to accompany the Christmas carols called Daigon, is the
traditional Christmas dance of Tanza, Iloilo.
The music used in the later is a typical Visayan "daygon - daigon"
and
"Panderetas de Amor" 2.
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A second version of this dance is also called
"Panderetas de Amor". Panderetas means "tambourines" in Spanish. This
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(Sheperds of Betlehem), from the Bicol region, is the
presentation of the shepherds singing and dancing from house to house
and
is dancers in groups of 6 or 10
performers. They are the PASTORAS SA BELEN. A Bicol Christmas tradition --
Sakuting
a dance from the Ilocos region - province of Abra It was
originally an all-male dance performance presenting a mock fight between
Ilocano Christians and non-Christian groups of the northern mountains
using sticks. It is danced by children while striking together footlong
sticks for rhythm when going from house to house to solicit gifts
(Christmas)
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Look the history of the Sakuting Philippine Folk Dance by Rianne Hill Soriano
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A Pinoy Christmas Ballet Concert
Christmas ballet concert by Steps Dance Project, directed
and choreographed by James Laforteza (with excerpts from The Nutcracker
choreographed by Jeffrey Espejo, not shown here).
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is an album in the sub-album "Dance & Ballet Ensembles" |
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Advent & Christmas Songs |
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Advent Hymns and Christmas Songs |
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Advent Day Hymns! Enjoy the lovely words and lyrics of traditional and popular Advent Christian hymns. Have a great time searching our extensive list of online Advent songs. Printable Advent hymns of praise and worship which are suitable for all Christian denominations. |
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Filipino Christmas songs |
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Many Christmas songs and carols UPDATED September 22, 2018 Remark these are albums - videos in the album "Christmas Hymns, Songs, Carols examples" On this day, we celebrate and give thanks for all the blessings we have received. Let us have faith in God and in ourselves, to face the problems of life with our feet standing firmly on the ground.
Let us all believe in the true spirit of Christmas. Sharing
our love with each other is the best gift we can ever give from our hearts.
Look also the article
Christmas Live Jam Remark many medleys, songs & carols in the album
Look the lyrics in Tagalog and English for Mano Po Ninong Mano
Po Ninang - Christmas Song -
HERE
Visayan Christmas
carol of the highland people
of Iligan City, Philippines.
Their way of singing is very
much noted for the abrupt
change in their vocal tone,
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Visayan Christmas carol Kasadya Ni-ining Takna-a |
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Caroling is a
part of the Filipino Christmas tradition Links to many carols with text etc.
Look the article
as pdf
HERE
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Christmas songs A blog about Filipino culture, traditions and music which includes awiting Filipino, tula, parabula, bugtong, salawikain atbp. Hatid sa inyo ni cathy. Many filipino songs both with text and chords |
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Belén Belén is a three-dimensional art depiction of the nativity scene of Jesus Christ. |
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CHRISTMAS MANGER SCENES (Beléns)
constructed by Bill Egan -- How to make a Nativity scene - BelénIn 8 minutes, an half day of work to make the
Nativity Scene -
Belén for Christmas. Remark these are albums in the album "Christmas in the Philippines" |
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Building your Belén
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2016.12.09 St. Peter's Square: Inauguration of the Crib and Christmas Tree Lighting |
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2017.12.07 St Peter Square : Crib inauguration ceremony INTERNATIONAL SOUND |
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Parol - Christmas lantern |
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In the Filipino language, a
Christmas lantern is called a parol. There's no greater symbol of the
Filipino Christmas spirit than the parol. The History of Parol Christmas Lanterns Look also
Filipino Christmas star-shaped lantern, its significance and meaning for
Filipinos
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A description of the Filipino Christmas star-shaped lantern - Parol, its significance and meaning for Filipinos. |
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Making a Parol: A Filipino Christmas Tradition -- Make a Parol - Tutorial -- Symphonies of Parols Sound & light display at the Ayala Triangle, Makati City to celebrate Christmas 2010 |
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The golden man of parol Dec 20, 2017 - Video by Vee Salazar My life is not happy, when I don't make lanterns. A parolmaker from San Fernando - home of the giant lanterns - spent most of his life making lanterns. Look also the article HERE |
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This is the Philippines Catriona Gray showcases PH's rich heritage by Cat'elle December 09, 2018 This is the Philippines shows Catriona taking a tour of Luzon. She traveled to Manila, Pampanga, and Rizal, where she showed off Intramuros, Luneta Park, the art of the Higantes, parol (lantern) making, and paintings by the country's national artists. Look also the article HERE |
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Parol - Filipino Christmas Lantern
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Kris Kringle |
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Filipinos have their own
version of exchanging gifts or Kris Kringle, it is called "Monito
Monita".
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Kris kringle - the Filipino way of Christmas exchange gifts |
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Christmas gift ideas Look also all the good links on the page |
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The Traditions of Gift Giving in the Philippines |
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Inspirational gifts for you and your loved ones. |
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Christmas - Holiday Food and Drinks - Etc. |
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IN CHARTS: Inflation spoils Filipino family’s noche buena by Ralf Rivas December 08, 2018 Celebrating Christmas this year will cost Filipinos more due to high prices of goods. |
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Top 10 Pinoy Christmas Foods --
Christmas recipes in Benguet --
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Christmas: Holiday Food The table is set buffet style with as many 15-20 food items. The food recipes are prepared for Christmas Look also
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Should I lie to my kids about Santa? by/ Rachael Sharman, The Conversation December 23, 2015 But does lying about whether Santa exists really do children any psychological harm? And if you do choose to lie to them, when’s the best age to break the news? |
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Holiday hangovers: What happens to us when we get drunk by/Stephen Bright, The Conversation December 21, 2015
So, this Christmas, drink only if you’re feeling festive and
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4 holiday quirks you need to keep #InControl by/Michaela Romulo Dec 15, 2014 Yes, we’ve all experienced these quirks. And often,
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Oportunista Dec 12, 2018 "Red Alert" looks into the rise of criminal cases during the yuletide season. The program interviews people who experienced being victimized by snatchers while shopping. -- Top 5 Christmas Modus
Bistado presents the top 5 modus operandis usually evident during the
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How to make your own Christmas decors Kapamilya, for help you save money this Christmas, it is better if you will make your own Christmas decor. Nov 13, 2014 Remark this is an album in the sub-album "Christmas in the Philippines" |
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Winter wonderland of DTI Visit the 'Winter Wonderland' features the different Christmas decor in trade fairs of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Pasay City. Jun 28, 2014 Remark this is an album in the sub-album "Christmas in the Philippines" |
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Tourists visit 'Santa Claus mountain' Find out why this mountain in Kapangan, Benguet is called "Santa Claus Mountain." Dec 15, 2014 Remark this is an album in the album "Mountains" in the album "Mountains, Volcanoes, Lakes, Waterfalls, Rivers, Dams, Marsh, Mangrove, Etc." Look more about the nature, mountains etc. HERE |
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Date rape drug sometimes referred to as Party Drugs or simply Ecstasy, are medications that can be slipped into drinks and make a person unconscious for 15 minutes or so. There have been reports of dozens of women, who were under the influence of a date-drug known as GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate), a clear and flavorless liquid, when they were raped. Look also
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The annual Christmas challenge of being gay by/Shakira Sison Dec 11, 2014 'We are tired of being asked what is wrong with us that we can't find a partner or a spouse. We're not picky, afraid of commitment, or unable to keep a relationship. Believe it or not, we are actually loved.' |
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7 Pinoy New Year’s Eve superstitions by Precious Del Valle December 30, 2017 Want health, wealth and happiness into your life this 2018? |
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7 tips for a prosperous New Year by Princesse Lim Fernandez December 28, 2017 Getting ready for New Year's Eve? Read these tips to ring in the New Year with luck on your side |
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Republic Act No. 7183 AN ACT REGULATING THE SALE, MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF FIRECRACKERS AND OTHER PYROTECHNIC DEVICES
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Gov’t orders shutdown of all firecracker establishments The Department of Labor and Employment issued, on Thursday, an order stopping all work in establishments manufacturing and selling pyrotechnics and firecrackers nationwide. Look also
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Locations of firecracker zones in Metro Manila for New Year's
Eve by Mara Cepeda December 27, 2017 UPDATED A complete ban on firecrackers is imposed in Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Pasig, and Pateros |
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Follow firecracker law to avoid injuries by Aika Rey December 30, 2017
Last June, President Rodrigo Duterte signed EO No. 28, banning private citizens
from using firecrackers or staging their own firecracker displays at their
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Life after firecracker accident Dec 28, 2016 Sidecar driver Jerry Flores shares how his life changed when his left leg had to be amputated after he stepped on a firecracker called Goodbye Philippines. Remark this is an album in "Traditional New year and New year superstitions" |
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How to handle firecrackers safely new year's eve by/Martin Aguda Jr. Dec 30, 2014 Emergency management expert Martin Aguda shares these family safety tips for handling firecrackers and fire Look - or - Download the poster included "Emergency Numbers" in full size Remark: Many cities have already implemented the 'firecracker ban' in their respective places. Look e.g. about the cities of Muntinlupa, Baguio, Olongapo, Davao, Kidapawan, and Zamboanga |
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How to observe a safe New Year December 30, 2016 The Department of Health suggests ways to prevent firework injuries and stay safe on New Year's Eve |
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Iwas Paputok also means a fire-free New Year celebration by Abigail Abigan December 30, 2017 The Bureau of Fire Protection urges the public to strictly observe safety measures to prevent fire incidents in New Year celebration |
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Fireworks should bear Philippine standard mark. - Dec 24, 2015 The Department of Trade and Industry is asking the consumers to make sure that the fireworks that they buy bears the "PS" or Philippine Standard Mark which will guarantee the safety of said product. --
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DOH warns against firecrackers - DOH, nagbabala
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Firecracker injuries rise ahead of New Year - Dec 25, 2014 Remark these are albums in the album "New Year safety tips & Warnings" in the album "Traditional New year and New year superstitions" |
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Common Filipino New Year Traditions by/Krissna Isabele Cruz |
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Quick meal recipes to welcome 2016 If you still haven't figured out what to serve for tonight's Media Noche, check out these quick meal recipes. Dec 30, 2015 Remark this is an album in the album "Different food and some recipes" |
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Celebrating New Year The Filipino Way Look the article
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"Bisperas ng Bagong Taon" or the New Year's Eve celebration and The traditional "Kanyon" |
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New Year's eve celebration in
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New Year's Day in Minalin, Pampanga DING MUSA NING MINALIN (The Muses of Minalin) a Kapampangan documentary - a Kalalangan Kamaru production New Year's Day is not just about firecrackers and noise barrages for the residents of Minalin, Pampanga. It's also about REAL MEN dressed in GOWNS. |
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New year and New year superstitions" New Year - Filipino - Prosperity Candles - for welcoming the new year
Lighted from 11:30 to midnight, the speed by which
the different colored candles melted was supposed to give you a preview
of what your preoccupation for the new year would be like. White for
purity. Yellow for wisdom. Blue for harmony and peace. Pink for family,
friendships and relationships. Red for love. Green for money. Purple is
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New Years Eve 2016 -- Filipino New Year's Superstitions and Auld Lang Syne AzNislander143 wrote on Jan 1, 2012: YAY! First ever video up on the first day of 2012 :) Here's a few Filipino superstitions during the New Year and a cover of the classic "Auld Lang Syne" Hope you enjoy and Happy New Year's. -- New Year Celebration 2012 in the Philippines
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2016, a year of sorrows and fear December 26, 2016 Fear weakens our
reasoning and leads us to cocoons of silence. Rather than take a stand and let
our voices be heard, we retreat. Never in our contemporary history have we seen these many deaths in so short a time. |
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Good riddance, 2016! by Marites Dañguilan Vitug December 02, 2016 6 reasons to look forward to the end of the year. Like others, I can’t wait to say goodbye to 2016. Many awful things have happened and these are bearing down hard on our democratic values, striking at our long-held foundations, and even on our private spaces, our equanimity. Our national conversation has crackled with threats and profanities, led by the angry voice of President Rodrigo Duterte. The polarization is so palpable on social media, where reason has given way to vitriolic emotions and lies have disguised as facts. The saddest and most worrying thought, however, is that all these may continue into the new year. It’s up to us, to a vigilant public, to arrest the erosion of our democracy in this post-truth age. |
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Maria Ressa, other journalists to be honored at Times Square
NYE by Mara Cepeda December 30, 2018 Times Square Alliance president Tim Tompkins says it is fitting to honor free press and free speech in one of the world's most famous public squares as the world welcomes 2019 |
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3 Kings Day in Philippines "Epiphany" - "Three Kings" - "Tres Reyes" - "Tatlong Hari" Look also the Videos: Holy Masses for the Epiphany of the Lord (UPDATED 2019-01-06) |
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3 Kings day January 6, it is known as the day of the Three Kings (or wise men/magi): Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. Look also Epiphany in the Philippines and "Three Kings Celebration" in the article above HERE |
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3 Kings day in the Philippines the long Christmas season traditionally ends on this day, known colloquially as "Three Kings" or "Tres Reyes" (Filipino: Tatlong Hari). The Feast of Three Kings (or Araw ng Tatlong Hari) is the official end of the liturgical Christmas season in the Philippines. It is also known as the Feast of the Epiphany, which commemorates the manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi. It is also known as the Pasko ng Matatanda (Feast of the Elderly), the day that specially honors senior citizens. Look also the article above HERE |
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Araw ng Tatlong Hari For Centuries, the magical bearers of gifts for Filipino children were the Three Kings, not Santa Claus. Shoes were brightly polished and left on the window sills tgether with the cleanest socks, fresh from the laundry. The children knew that the Three Kings, on their way to Bethlehem, would pass by their homes to fill their shoes and socks with gifts. Some would thoughtfully leave some straw or dry grass for the camels; if these were gone in the morning, surely the cames must have been terribly hungry. |
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Three Kings Celebration at the Kawakawa Traditional Family Celebration of the Feast of the Three Kings, Kawakawa, Tuburan, Ligao City, Philippines. Gift-giving to selected children of poor families will follow after the program. And the celebration cannot be complete without our Traditional Fireworks at the Kawakawa as our tribute to our honored Three Kings. The Kawakawa Management Group together with the Carmelite Nuns of the Divine Mercy Shrine and Monastery, true to their mission of reviving our cultural practices and traditions invited families to unite during the re-enactment of the Nativity/Ephipany, this revered religious traditions of many generations. |
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Filipino-Chinese New Year in Philippines A Special non-working day between 21 January and 20 February |
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| 农 历 新 年 | Chinese New Year (also known as Spring Festival) is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which follows the lunar year cycle. It is the major festivity of the Philippine Chinese community or Tsinoys. |
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January or February. It is not an official holiday in the Philippines, but students in Chinese schools are let out early. Chinese Filipinos currently number four million, making up five percent of the Philippine population. |
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5 feng shui pieces that will bring you luck this Chinese New
Year February 14, 2018 These decorative pieces will help you out this Year of the Earth Dog |
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14 things you need to do for a lucky Chinese New Year by Vernise L Tantuco February 07, 2018 Get ready for a lucky year ahead, regardless of your animal sign's horoscope! |
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The Chinese zodiac is the classification scheme that assigns an animal to each year in a repeating twelve-year cycle. The 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac is an approximation to the 11.86-year cycle of Jupiter, the largest planet of the solar system.[1] It is a scheme and systematic plan of future action that relates each year to an animal and its reputed attributes according to a 12-year cycle. Look also the Video:
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Big Yang Theory: Chinese year of the sheep or the
goat? by/Fran Wang, Agence France-Presse Feb 17, 2015 China's coming lunar new year has stirred a debate over which zodiac creature is the correct one - but Chinese folklorists dismiss the fixation on animals as missing the point. Folklorists say it does not matter which one is used since the zodiac sign was chosen for the Chinese character's auspicious connotation rather than the specific animal - at least in the beginning. "This 'yang' is fictional. It does not refer to any specific kind (of sheep or goat)," Zhao Shu, a researcher with the Beijing Research Institute of Culture and History, told Agence France-Presse |
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8 things to do to ring in the year of the sheep 2015 is touted as a year of prosperity, peace and cooperation. Here is a list of things to do to channel these attributes, and have a truly happy new year. For many, 2015 has already begun but for the country’s prominent Filipino-Chinese community, the start of the Lunar New Year officially begins on Thursday, February 19. Jan 30 2015 |
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Chinatown New Year countdown led by Erap, China envoy (many photos) January 28, 2017 Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, together with the Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua, lead the new year's eve countdown at Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz. |
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Chinese New Year traditions explained 2012 Chinese New Year parade in Manila 2013 Chinese New Year in China Town - Binondo 2014 The Horse Year - Chinese New Year Eve 2015 Chinese-Filipinos welcome Year of the Wood Sheep 2015 Jilin Art Troupe: Happy Chinese New Year 2015. Highlights of the Luzon Tour of the Jilin Art Troupe in celebration of the 40th year of Philippines-China Diplomatic Relations. Mar 15, 2015.
2016 Celebrations of Year of the Monkey - and - How to
build a fortune in the Year of the Fire Monkey
Year of the Rooster 2017
CHINESE NEW YEAR of ROOSTER 2017, WATERFRONT HOTEL & CASINO. CEBU Look also the above links |
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Constitution Day by/Official Gazette After the ratification of the
1987 Constitution, President Aquino issued Proclamation No. 211 s, 1988, which
moved the commemoration of Constitution Day from January 17 to February 2 of
every year, a proclamation still in effect.
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The Legend of Saint Valentine Historical archives make mention of at least three different individuals and perhaps as many as seven credited with the name of Saint Valentine or Valentinus. The three discussed here were all martyred for their faith and have been recognized by the Catholic Church. Look "The Legend of
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Saint Valentine's Day commonly known as Valentine's Day, or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed on February 14 each year. St. Valentine was a Priest, martyred in 269 at Rome and was buried on the Flaminian Way. He is the Patron Saint of affianced couples, bee keepers, engaged couples, epilepsy, fainting, greetings, happy marriages, love, lovers, plague, travellers, young people. |
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The History of Saint Valentine -- Who is Saint Valentine? -- Valentines Day Traditions etc. e.g.: Tips and an example of "Happy Valentines Day" -- Valentines Day - a Pagan Celebration "Christianity Took Over Valentines Day" Look the full description of the video and how
"Christianity Takes Over Valentines Day"
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-- Valentine's Day Pinoy Style How do Real men Care? Real Men Surprise Their Dates. - Uploaded on Feb 14, 2012 -- Valentine's Day Q&A It's the first day of the love month and this February, clinical psychologist Dr. Margie Holmes will be discussing several topics about Valentine's Day. General questions about V-Day. Feb 1, 2014 and “Valenswine” This refers to men who take their wives to a romantic night out on February 14…and then their mistresses on the day after or indeed, before. Or both! I guess it depends how any mistresses one has --grrrrr --
Spending Valentine's alone This week's episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Margie Holmes talks about spending V-Day without a significant other. - Feb 8, 2014 -- 10 ways to excite your Valentine's date! (1 sub-album - 1 video) Aside from the usual roses and chocolates, here are a few more ways to make your dates exciting and extra romantic. Feb 9, 2014 -- Sweet gift ideas for Valentine's Day (1 sub-album - 1 video) Catch the lovely tips for gifts this Valentines Day. Feb 9, 2014 -- Albay recipe, rose as an ingredient Kung akala niyo’y panregalo lang sa Valentine’s Day ang rosas, sa Albay, inihahalo rin ito sa pagkain. Feb 5, 2015 -- Rose Recipes - Feb 9, 2015 |
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Modernong harana, handog ng PHLPost ngayong Valentine's Day Remark this is an album in the album "Philippine Postal Corporation" in the album "Government Authorities - Etc." |
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How Filipinos say 'I love you' Feb 15, 2017 How do Filipinos express their love for one another? On Valentine's Day, February 14, MovePH crowdsourced the different ways Filipinos say "I love you." There are more than 150 languages in the Philippines. That's more than 150 ways to express love. Here are some contributions from our Movers across the country - from the Ilocano's "Ay-ayaten ka" to the Hiligaynon's "Palangga ta gid ka." Remark this is an album in the album "Romance, Dating, Courtship, Wedding, Anti Mail-Order Bride Law, Etc." |
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Valentine's Day "Araw ng mga Puso" or "Hearts Day" Look also Valentine’s Day in the Philippines |
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Express your feelings in time for Valentine's Day February 09, 2018 Grab the opportunity to tell your loved ones how you really feel! |
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Valentine Party Games and Ideas Cupid Approved Valentine's Day Party Fun Whether you need Valentine party games for a couples' or singles' valentine party, you're sure to find the perfect game for your party here |
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Gayuma tokhang Feb 11, 2017 Video and editing by RYAN LEAGOGO Gayuma, according to Filipino folk belief, gayuma is a love potion that is used to attract a mate. The term gayuma may also refer to spells that bring love, bind couples, snatch someone's lover, or end an affair. Other than a potion or a spell, a gayuma may also take the form of a charm. |
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Lenten (or Cuaresma)
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Fasting primarily a movement of willing abstinence or reduction from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time.
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A time to listen: Why we fast during Lent by Fr. Jose Magadia, SJ March 27, 2018 I think that cutting down is done in order to make a little more room in our hearts for one another, and also maybe a little more room for God |
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TRANSCRIPT: Cardinal Tagle on the start of Lent by Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle March 04, 2017 'Kapag walang masyadong nangyayaring pagbabago sa lipunan, ang isa nating dapat tingnan ay ang loob' |
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Ash Wednesday What Lent means for Catholics? Being compassionate to others. This is the message of Pope Francis and Manila Archbishop Cardinal Tagle to the Catholics now that the lent season has started. Feb 18, 2015 -- "Remember that you are dust, and unto dust you shall return." Catholics flocked to churches last Wednesday to hear Mass and had their foreheads marked with black ashes in the shape of the cross, an annual ritual that mark the start of the Lenten season. -- Simbahan naghahanda na para sa Ash Wednesday Sinimulan na ng ilang simbahan ang pagsusunog ng mga palaspas na ginamit noong isang taon. Ito'y bilang paghahanda sa Ash Wednesday. Feb 15, 2015 -- Ash Wednesday 2017: Cardinal Tagle on Ash Wednesday Change begins within Filipinos take part in Ash Wednesday rites |
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PENITENTIAL CELEBRATION “During the Lenten season penitential services should be arranged in such a way as to prepare these adults for the celebration of the sacrament of penance”. “Penitential Rite (Scrutiny)”, which may be used on the Second Sunday of Lent or on a Lenten weekday either during Mass or outside Mass. |
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Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma Lenten message Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma delivers his yearly Lenten message to the faithful. (Nera Mariz Puyo/Jai Sandoval/Sunnex) Apr 1, 2015 |
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Pabasa (A Filipino Catholic Tradition) Pabasa is a Filipino Catholic tradition done during the lent season featuring the burial of our Lord Jesus Christ. The life and passion of our Lord Jesus Christ is read / sung during the Pabasa. The hymns varies from region to region of the Philippines. |
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Pabasa Traditional Tune Hear Pabasa Tune 1 HERE (mp3) and Hear Pabasa Tune 2 (mp3) HERE |
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Choirbook II with notes Includes many works especially appropriate for Lenten |
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Moriones Festival, Marinduque The Moriones Festival is known widely as one of the most colorful festivals celebrated on the island of Marinduque and the Philippines The Moriones is an annual festival held on Holy Week on the island of Marinduque, Philippines. The "Moriones" are men and women in costumes and masks replicating the garb of biblical Roman soldiers as interpreted by local folks. The Moriones or Moryonan tradition has inspired the creation of other festivals in the Philippines where cultural practices or folk history is turned into street festivals. Look also
LOOK: Lenten parade at the 2018 Moriones Festival
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Marinduque Moriones "Via Crusis 2010"
Faces of Moriones and the Video Likhang Yaman ng Marinduque |
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Marinduque high school students win Battle of the Morions by Abigail Abigan April 01, 2018 - with Video The Battle of the Morions, or Moryonan, aims to encourage towns and schools to train the new generation in making morions and costumes |
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Pangasinan Lenten Cultural Practices: A Dying Ritual?
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Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday - Semana Santa "Holy
Week" (Mahal na Araw) - Easter
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the videos in this section are albums in the album "Holy Week "Semana Santa" &
Easter"
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Overview: Holy Week rituals in the Philippines by/Michael Bueza March 22, 2016
From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, here's how the Catholic faithful in
the Philippines observe the Holy Week The different levels of devotion of the Catholic faithful are visible this week, as they reflect on the agony and sacrifice of the Son of God to deliver the world from sin. Here's a quick overview of rites and rituals during Holy Week in the Philippines.Look the
Overview
Look also the articles:
Holy Week practices in the Philippines
The purpose of Holy Week processions
Is it wrong to be happy this Holy Week?
Should you blindly follow those Holy Week traditions?
Why Holy Week has no fixed dates
Holy Week practices in the Philippines
The cast of characters in Holy Week processions
Why
the Holy Week has no fixed dates
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Holy Week & Easter Semana Santa or Mahal na Araw look also HERE and about "Easter" HERE and about "Easter Triduum - Paschal Triduum, or The Three Days" HERE |
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Holy Week reflections: Alab ng Puso by Bishop Pablo Virgilio David March 28, 2018 Kapag ang relihiyon sa atin ay naging ritwal na lang; kapag ito'y parang obligasyon na lang na wala nang epekto sa buhay, pag-iisip at pag-uugali ng tao, para itong templong wala nang apoy |
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Passion for stewardship by Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas March 25, 2018 Are you still a Christian with firm convictions, or have we become so deeply compromised that we are no longer sure on which we stand? |
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Holy Week superstitions in the Philippines by Reynaldo Santos Jr March 23, 2018 What's the difference between getting wet on Good Friday and on Easter Sunday? The Holy Week observance in the Philippines has combined the religious faith with folk and even pagan beliefs. |
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IN PHOTOS: Holy Week 2018 begins with Palm Sunday rites March 25, 2018 - with the Video: Cardinal Tagle leads Palm Sunday mass Cardinal Tagle leads the blessing of palm fronds (palaspas) outside the Manila Cathedral, while the same ritual takes place in other Philippine churches. Look also
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IN PHOTOS: Good Friday service at the Manila Cathedral
Tagle hits violent, arrogant 'kings' on Palm Sunday
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Pilgrim site sa Tanay, Rizal, dinarayo tuwing Semana Santa Ngayong umaga ay bumisita si Love Añover sa Regina Rica, isang sikat na pilgrim site sa Tanay, Rizal na dinarayo raw ng mga deboto lalo na tuwing Semana Santa. Aired: (March 16, 2018) |
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Vigan’s Semana Santa: Between now and 130 years ago by Frank Cimatu March 29, 2018 The Vigan Conservation Complex has a booth for ‘pasyon’ sing-along, except it’s open only on request. Still, the city continues with its century-old Holy Week traditions |
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IN VIDEOS: Holy Week 2017 UPDATED April 16, 2017 From the mass exodus of city dwellers to the bloody penance of the Capampangans, Holy Week in the Philippines is an eventful, colorful spectacle. Holy Week in the Philippines is a colorful, annual religious event. Watch ALL the highlights of the annual Catholic traditions, in and out of Metro Manila |
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The Bukas Palad Music Ministry is a Roman Catholic community of young people who compose, record, and perform original Filipino religious music.
Holy Week Music Special Look also HERE |
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Food tips sa Semana Santa - The Holy Week Apr 7, 2017 Kahit na inaasahang bahagyang magmamahal ang presyo ng isda sa susunod na linggo, hindi naman ibig sabihin ay kailangang mahal din ang mga putaheng ihahanda ninyo para sa Semana Santa. Ang ilang putahe tips for Holy Week. Remark this is an album in the album "Different food and some recipes" |
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How do millennials spend their Holy Week? Fasting, Abstinence: Gi-practice pa ba sa millennials? Maayong adlaw mga higala. Ania ang SunStar Holy Week Special alang karong adlawa, April 13, 2017 |
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Life and hope in a time of death by Sergio Gabriel April 13, 2017 More than ever we need to ask ourselves: Why do we do any of these things (mass, services, prayers, etc.) for Holy Week at all? Is it possible we’ve forgotten why? |
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Semana Santa [Holy Week] Mahal na Araw in The
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"Siete Palabras" - Seven Last Words from the Cross are seven expressions biblically attributed to Jesus during his crucifixion. Traditionally, the brief sayings have been called "words". They are gathered from the four Canonical Gospels. Look also HERE |
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Washing of the Feet with Cardinal Tagle
April 13, 2017 - with video
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Holy Week in the Philippines
Filipino Customs, Values and Beliefs in High Definition
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traditions for - of the different days in "The Holy Week" |
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The Pasyon is a verse narrative about the life and suffering of Jesus Christ. The verses are structured in five-line stanzas, with each line containing eight syllables. The pasyon is commonly sung during Holy Week, starting Holy Monday. The reading of the pasyon is a traditional religious practice in the Philippines and people gather around the reader of the pasyon to listen and reflect. It is seen by many of its practitioners as a vow or panata. |
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KASAYSAYAN NG PASYONG MAHAL NI HESUKRISTONG PANGINOON
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Palaspas or Palm Fronds as Amulets? April 3, 2012 by jptan2012 Growing up with a devout Catholic maternal grand mother, I’m quite familiar with how Catholics looks at a Palaspas or Palm Fronds. My Lola would always tell me that a palaspas is what saves us from the devil during Holy Week, because, she explains, this is the time when Christ is at his weakest. Like most superstitious Catholics, my Lola has a lot of beliefs that are technically not espouse by the Church.
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Palaspas or decorative palm fronds, are part of the Catholic celebration of Palm Sunday in the Philippines, marking the start of Holy Week. They are brought to the Church to be blessed as part of the Palm Sunday mass and waved as the priest enters the Church, in commemoration of Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem Look also
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Traditional Blessing of Palms Procession Parish of Our Lord of the Divine Mercy, Sikatuna, Quezon City -- Palm Sunday at Quiapo Church, Manila Millions of faithful have trooped to different Catholic churches in the country today to commemorate Palm Sunday. In Manila, parishioners filled Quiapo Church to hear the Holy Mass and have palm stalks and leaves they were carrying blessed by the priest and lay ministers. -- Palm Sunday 2014, Cebu City The blessing of palms on Palm Sunday (April 13) marked the beginning of the Holy Week celebration this year. (Sunnex) Apr 13, 2014 -- Palm Sunday 2015 Cebu City The blessing of palms on Palm Sunday (March 29) marked the beginning of the Holy Week celebration this year. Mar 29, 2015 --
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The lakeshore town of
Paete in the province of Laguna is famed for its wood carving
industry. During the
Semana Santa or Holy Week, the spectacular jointed image of the
Santo Sepulcro undergoes a unique ritual, the Pagsusuob,
that can only be said as a pre-hispanic rite of the dead that is more
closely identified now with the mummification rituals of high ranking
citizens in some remote areas in the Cordillera region. by/Estan Cabigas, a multiawarded blogger and freelance photographer based in Makati City, the Philippines |
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Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday, and Thursday of Mysteries |
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Easter Vigil In the Roman Catholic tradition, the Easter Vigil consists of four parts: 1.The Service of Light 2.The Liturgy of the Word 3.Christian Initiation and the Renewal of Baptismal Vows 4.Holy Eucharist |
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Easter in the Philippines How Filipinos Celebrate Easter Let's go EASTER EGG HUNTING! OTHER WAYS OF CELEBRATING EASTER FOR FILIPINOS
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No to crucifixion – bishops By CHRISTINA I. HERMOSO |
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The Image of the Last Supper (Huring Pamanggi) in Semana Santa processions Holy Wednesday, March 31, 2010 and Good Friday, April 02, 2010 along the streets of Ponso, Polangui, Albay. Last Supper woodcarving housed at Paulino family chapel in Ponso, Polangui, Albay. This marvelous sculptural work is an obra maestra of master carver Justino 'Paloy' Cagayat Jr. of Paete, Laguna. Remark this is an album in the sub-album "Woodcarvers, Sculptors etc. and their works" Look also about Justino 'Paloy' A. Cagayat Jr. HERE |
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Visita Iglesia in the Philippines History and tradition Look also
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Virtual Visita Iglesia, in 360 degrees April 08, 2017 Presented via 360-degree video on YouTube, the Virtual Visita Iglesia brings us to 14 different churches across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. |
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Virtual Visita Iglesia: Philippine churches in 360-degree
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Holy Week Special: Visita Iglesia Mar 27, 2018
Visita Iglesia is a pious religious exercise done by Christians on the evening
of Holy Thursday, right after the Mass of the Lord's Supper. Traditionally,
seven churches are visited by "pilgrims" to revere and pray before the Blessed
Sacrament in the Altar of Repose. The Visita Iglesia is a tradition practiced every Maundy Thursday in the Philippines. Traditionally, one would visit 7 churches, to recite, pray and contemplate on the Stations of the Cross, two stations for each church. Some opted to extend this practice to 14 churches, one Station of the Cross for each church. This is usually done during the evening, after the Blessed Sacrament is exposed on the Altar of Repose. However, many people start the Visita Iglesia during the day.
Part One - Church of St. Anthony of Padua and Church of Our
Lady of Loreto.
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Holy Week or sa Latin Hebdomana Sancta o Hebdomana Mayor mao ang semana sa dili pa ang adlaw sa pagkabanhaw sa atong Ginoong Hesus. This week commemorates the passion of Christ. Roman Catholics ilabi na mga Sugbuano naila sab sa pagkarelihiyoso ug kada Holy week, locally known as "Semana Santa" ang mga Sugbuanon nagobsebara gayud aning maong kalihokan. Kay ang Sugbo mao man ang cradle of Christianity, dako kaayo ug bili ang mga simbahan sa Romano Katoliko dinhi sa lalawigan kay dinhi man gitudlo ang doctrine of faith and morals. Apr 11, 2012 |
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Stations of the Cross (or Way of the Cross; in Latin, Via Crucis; also called the Via Dolorosa or Way of Sorrows, or simply, The Way) is a series of artistic representations, very often sculptural, depicting Christ Carrying the Cross to his crucifixion in the final hours (or Passion) of Jesus before he died, and the devotions using that series to commemorate the Passion, often moving physically around a set of stations. The vast majority of Roman Catholic churches now contain such a series, typically placed at intervals along the side walls of the nave; in most churches these are small plaques with reliefs or paintings. The tradition as chapel devotion began with St. Francis of Assisi and extended throughout the Roman Catholic Church in the medieval period. It may be done at any time, but is most commonly done during the Season of Lent, especially on Good Friday and on Friday evenings during Lent. Look also
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7 Last Words Mar 28, 2018 The Seven Last Words is a religious tradition held by Catholics usually on Good Friday where the faithful meditate on the final words of Jesus on the cross. This year, 7 priests from the Society of St. Paul will focus on these Words of Jesus in relation to the life of discipleship, as priests and persons in Consecrated Life. |
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Holy Mass of Easter 2015 1. Holy Mass of Easter with Abp. Jose S. Palma, DD, celebrant. Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, Cebu City, Apr 4, 2015 |
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Salubong: an easter dawn celebration "Sugat" in Cebuano One of the Easter practices unique to the Philippines and other countries influenced by Spanish conquistadores is the celebration of the salubong. The word salubong refers to the act of meeting someone who is arriving. As the word connotes, the celebration is a reenactment of the first meeting of Christ and his mother, Mary. Look also
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Modern-Day Flagellants Every Easter in Victoria Town in the Tarlac province, Christian penitents take part in a self-flagellation ritual, where participants flog themselves with whips or chains to honor the suffering of Jesus Look also
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Libad nang Apung Iru and Pamamaku king Krus
Performances of Ambivalence in Kapampangan Cultural Spectacles Two Catholic rituals in the Pampanga province present a concatenation of theatre, faith, and cultural spectacle: libad (water ritual and festival) in Apalit; and the pamamaku king krus (nailing on the cross) in Cutud. |
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Crucifixions a big money spinner by/ Agence France-Presse March 27, 2016 A bishop says the Church discourages extreme forms of piety that fascinate many of the country's more than 80 million Catholics The men being nailed to crosses in a Philippine village were seeking salvation, but for corporate sponsors and small-time vendors the Good Friday event was all about quick riches. |
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"Sinakulo"- -- REAL CRUCIFIXION - BLOODY EASTER TRADITION IN PHILIPPINES -- BIZARRE CRUCIFIXION, CEBU
Gilbert Bargayo gets crucified AGAIN in Cebu, Philippines. 6 inch nails
in hands and feet secure him to a Philippine hardwood cross. He makes a
6 mile journey through the town in 95f heat to the crucifixion site,
stopping at the 14 stations of the cross. The cross weight 280 pounds. |
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Easter Vigil: Papuri Sa Diyos - Tagalog for Glory to God in the Highest This is the Roman Catholic 'Gloria' sung in Tagalog whose tune was composed by Philippine composer E. P. Hontiveros. The Choir singing is from Cavite City and this was the Gloria on Easter Vigil which proceded the seventh reading (Ezekiel) and preceded the Epistle (Romans). This was performed on the recently restored (2006) Pels & Sons four-manual pipe organ of 104 ranks at the Manila Cathedral, Basilica Minor of the Immaculate Conception, Intramuros, Manila. This is the largest pipe organ in all of Southeast Asia. |
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Hannah Stutz Singing "The Angel Song" on Easter Sunday I sang this song on Easter Sunday 2011. Enjoy! and God Bless! |
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Easter 2011 at the Annunciation Orthodox Church in
Paranaque, Manila Video taken during the 2011 Easter Paschal Vigil at the Annunciation of the Theotokos Orthodox Cathedral in Sucat, Paranaque, Manila, Philippines. The concelebrating Orthodox priests are the Reverend Father Nikitas Mellios, Episcopal Vicar of the Philippine Exarchate and Father James Doronela, parish priest of the Annunciation Orthodox Church. Remark this is an album in the album "The Annunciation Orthodox Church in Manila" in the sub-album "Religious beliefs outside the Roman Catholic Church" Look more about the Annunciation Orthodox Church in Paranaque, Manila HERE |
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Crafts - Making of Philippine Relicarios. Miniature
Paintings by
Gregory Halili Remark this is an album in the album "Lenten - Cuaresma, Palm Sunday, Easter, Ascension Day, Whitsun & Undas" The images are inspired by the saints of Semana Santa or Holy Week. Miniature watercolors paintings on vintage, pre-ban ivory and mother-of-pearl, encased in genuine Philippine antique reliquary and brooches. The artworks are created between 2005 and 2011. |
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Mythology about "The Holy Week" Pandora: The Wawa Dam lady and the Wawa Dam has claimed the lives of over 40 people starting 2007 according to a local. An engkanto named, Pandora was the reason behind the deaths. Every holy week, almost 15 to 16 people died in the dam Look also the video: Why does Pandora lure young men into the depths of the
Wawa River? The elders near Wawa River
warn young men of Pandora, a nymph said to be luring young men into the
river and drowning them. Is there a reason behind Pandora's affairs?
(Date aired: October 24, 2014) Oct 29, 2014 Remark this is an album in the sub-album "Philippine Mythology" in the
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The Ascension of Jesus is the Christian teaching found in the New Testament when the resurrected Jesus was taken up to heaven in his resurrected body, in the presence of eleven of his Apostles, occurring 40 days after the resurrection. |
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His Excellency, Archbishop
Angel N. Lagdameo of the
Archdiocese of Jaro, Iloilo
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Gospel, Mark 16: 15-20 and
reflects on the solemnity of
the Ascension of our Lord
Jesus Christ. Remark this is an album in the album "Lenten - Cuaresma, Palm Sunday, Easter, Ascension Day, Whitsun & Undas" |
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Ascension Day Prayers Prayers and Collects for the Feast of the Ascension |
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Whitsun - Pentecost & Trinity Sunday
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Pentecost is one of the prominent feasts in the
Christian liturgical year. The feast is also called Whitsun, Whitsunday,
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Whitsun - Pentecost Sunday Traditional Latin Mass - Pentecost Sunday - Parish of Our Lord of the Divine Mercy, Sikatuna, Quezon City |
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Whitsuntide parade A little "Whitsuntide Parade" on a small street in Manila |
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What is Trinity Sunday? Everything you should know about the first Sunday after Pentecost.
Trinity Sunday, officially called "The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity," is
one of the few celebrations of the Christian Year that commemorates a reality
and doctrine rather than a person or event. On Trinity Sunday, Christians
remember and honor the eternal God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Trinity Sunday is celebrated the Sunday after Pentecost, and lasts only one day,
which is symbolic of the unity of the Trinity.
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PH Labor Day: A history of struggle Updated April 29, 2018 The first recorded Labor Day in the Philippines takes place on May 1, 1913 |
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Philippine Independence Day On June 12, 1898, General Emilio F. Aguinaldo proclaimed at the balcony of his ancestral home on Calle Real in Kawit, Cavite, the independence of the Republic of the Philippines, and the Philippine flag was hoisted as the national anthem called Marcha Filipina was played in the presence of a huge crowd. Look also
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Philippine Republic Day Philippine Independence Day before 1962: July 4, not June 12
In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal issued
Proclamation No. 28, s. 1962, effectively moving the date of Philippine
independence from July 4 to June 12 the date independence from Spain was
proclaimed in Emilio Aguinaldo’s home in Kawit, Cavite.
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Philippine Independence Day 2018 June 08, 2018
At least 20 groups are planning to stage protest activities to hold
'HINDIpendence day' protest on June 12 |
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Cardinal Tagle hits 'fake freedom' on Independence Day 2018 by Paterno Esmaquel II June 12, 2018
'Huwad ang kalayaan kapag pinaglalaruan ang katarungan,' says Manila Archbishop
Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle on the 120th Independence Day. |
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Robredo's Independence Day 2017 message June 12, 2017 - with video Vice President Leni Robredo leads the annual Independence Day rites at the Rizal Park in Luneta. On the 119th anniversary of the Philippines’ independence, Vice President Leni Robredo lauded the Filipino’s fight for democracy through time. She also stressed the importance of continuing to uphold democracy.
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Independence Day historic landmarks featured in stamps June 12, 2017
PHLPost has printed 102,400 copies of the stamps, to be sold at P12 each Look also
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#SalamatSaSerbisyo: Show your support for Marawi soldiers,
cops June 10, 2017 Let us show our support for Filipino soldiers and cops deployed to Marawi City. Thank them for their sacrifices and selflessness using the hashtag #SalamatSaSerbisyo. The Philippines will commemorate its 119th Independence day on Monday, June 12, with martial law in Mindanao and the crisis in Marawi City as its backdrop. Look also
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How Filipinos celebrate Independence Day Why Independence Day celebrations are being held in this Iloilo town PNoy's Speech during the 117th Anniversary of the
Philippines Independence Day, June 12 2015 How Filipinos celebrated Independence Day 118th Philippine Independence Day Vin D’ Honneur Look also
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Stop EJKs to stage Day of Prayer and Action on Independence
Day Published on May 18, 2017 Former Rep. Teddy Casiño is urging concerned Filipinos to show their rejection of extrajudicial killings by joining the Day of Prayer and Action on June 12, 2017, in Malate, Manila. (Video and editing by RYAN LEAGOGO) |
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Xavier University urges youth to 'learn from history' on
Independence Day by/ Stephen J Pedroza June 12, 2016 'We celebrate this declaration as a symbol of our bravery, determination, and unity to live free, with human rights and dignity,' says Dulce Dawang of Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan |
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How did the Philippines celebrate June 12 under Marcos'
martial law? June 11, 2017 This is the first time since the Marcos-era years that a portion of the country marks Independence Day under martial law rule. |
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Stories from the diaspora: PH Independence Day for young
Filipinos abroad by/ Don Kevin Hapal June 12, 2016 For Filipinos who grew up miles away from their home country, does Independence Day mean anything? |
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PIDCI, the Philippine Independence Day Council PIDCI is the organization of organizations that plans, organizes, produces, executes, manages directs and presents the annual commemoration of Philippine Independence to the Filipino and Filipino-American and the mainstream community. |
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Philippine Independence Day Foundation. A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the Culture, History, Celebrations and Community of the Philippines but not limited to the Celebration of the Philippine Independence day June 12. 128 W. 231st St. |
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celebration before the Feast Day of St John the Baptist. Celebrating of "Araw ng San Juan or San Juan Day" Pista ng Bayan ng San Juan
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IN PHOTOS: The 'taong putik' of Nueva Ecija by Rob Reyes June 24, 2018 Filipinos in the town of Bibiclat, Nueva Ecija, mark the feast of Saint John the Baptist by transforming themselves into 'taong putik' or mud people. Look also the Videos: Taong Putik Festival, Bibiclat, Nueva Ecija UPDATED July 07 2018 |
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- Quiapo Church, Manila Jul 14, 2014. Look more about the church HERE -- San Juan Day Festival June 24 The City of San Juan Philippines in Metro Manila is named after St. John the Baptist who was the person that supposedly baptized Jesus Christ himself with water. So to commemorate this, every June 24, which is the Feast Day of St. John the Baptist, people of San Juan, Manila celebrate "Araw ng San Juan or San Juan Day" by wetting everyone they see! - SO - Make sure to close your car windows and lock your doors... They will splash a bucket of water on you!!! All towns and suburbs named San Juan (St. John the Baptist) celebrate this festival. Look the full desription of the video "It's Raining
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Regada Water Festival in Cavite In honor of St. John the Baptist, people of Cavite celebrate Regada Water Festival every month of June. The word ‘Regada’ is actually derived from the Spanish word ‘regar’ which means to sprinkle. The event is special this year because the local government installed a one kilometer long sprinkle system for the whole city to enjoy the annual basaan. -- The Parada ng lechon – Roasted Pigs Parade This parade celebrates the feast of St John the Baptist on June 24 every year. -- Remark these are albums in the album "Feast of St. John the Baptist" |
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What is Ghost Month? 5 things you need to know August 22, 2017
Every year, Ghost Month affects wedding dates, business deals, and even the
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Pinoy Ghost Month According to Chinese tradition, Feng Shui, the so-called "ghost month" designated in the calendar from August 14 to September 12, this year is "the time when the gate of hell will open to allow the ghosts and spirits to go back to the living world." |
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hero? by Hannah Mallorca August 28, 2017 While there are no laws that officially proclaim a Filipino a national hero, there are criteria that determine how a historical figure qualifies as a national hero. Look also
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Fast Facts: National Heroes Day Celebrated as early as 1931, the holiday honors and remembers all Philippine national heroes. Here are a few facts related to this occasion. |
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National Heroes Day a national public holiday in the Philippines to honor the country's heroes and is held on the last Monday of every August to mark the anniversary of the Cry of Pugad Lawin, the beginning of the Philippine Revolution by the Katipunan and its Supremo Andrés Bonifacio in 1896. Remark this is an album in the album "Regular and Special Holidays" |
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Undas - All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day November 1 – All Saints Day Special non-working day Look also Live In A Graveyard Because of the similarities between Halloween and Undas these have come to be linked, and even viewed by some as one celebration, so look also about Halloween and On All Saints' Day, Duterte calls saints 'gago, drunkards' Remark most of the videos in this section are in the album Undas "All Souls Day" & Halloween Celebration Look also the above A special non-working holiday |
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All Saints' Day Mass 2017 In today’s Mass, the whole Church commemorates all the saints - not only those whose names we celebrate in her calendar but all the heroic men and women who followed Christ faithfully during their lifetime. We pray that they may intercede for us so that we can join them in the joy that our Lord has prepared for all of us. |
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Families of desaparecidos call for justice on All Souls' Day by Jodesz Gavilan November 03, 2018 Families of victims of enforced disappearances light candles and offer flowers as they continue searching for their missing loved ones IMPORTANT: Look all the links in the article! |
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ALL SOULS DAY. No arms. Paints tombstones (lettering) with
feet. Cebu Oct 30, 2016 No arms. Paints tombstones (lettering) with feet. All Saints Day, All Souls Day. This is Vicente who has been earning a living painting & lettering tombstones since he was 10 years old to help support his Family. He lives and works in the cemetery. In the past week, he has painted over 50 tombstones in the Children's section, age up to 3 years old. He also does tile work and drawing house plans. Amazing guy! |
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Preparasyon para sa Undas, umarangkada na Oct 27, 2017 Umarangkada na ang mga preparasyon sa sementeryo, mga kalsada, bus terminal, at paliparan para sa darating na Undas. Look also the article:
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Documentary. All Souls day/Saints day. (Kalag-Kalag) Culture, Ritual..... Nov 12, 2016 Filipino families travel from far and wide to the tombs of deceased loved ones to commune with the departed and one another. This is bonding time among the dead and the living! The video may surprise you because of the number of vendors and food stalls in the cemetery.... But keep in mind, it's also a time for celebration. Look also
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UNDAS, problema sa Catholic Cemetery, Palawan Nov 1, 2016 Mga basura, problema sa Catholic Cemetery. |
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Millions of Filipinos visit cemeteries on All Saints' Day Nov 1, 2016 To remember their deceased loved ones, millions of Filipinos visit cemeteries today, All Saints' Day. Being a predominantly Catholic country, All Saints' Day is among a few holidays in the Philippines. |
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Undas etiquette: Do's and don'ts in the cemetery Aside from you and your family, there are others who will also pay respect to their departed loved ones. Know how to act properly in the cemetery with these reminders from Unang Hirit. Oct 27, 2014 |
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Undas travel tips for drivers and commuters November 01, 2018 Here are some reminders and the government hot lines |
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Tips para sa 'waste-free' Undas Oct 28, 2018 Nanawagan ang isang environmental group na huwag gawing basurahan ang mga sementeryo sa paparating na Undas. Nagbigay din sila ng tips para makasiguradong "waste-free" ang mga sementeryo. |
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All Souls' Day In Christianity, All Souls' Day commemorates the faithful departed, in particular (but not exclusively) one's relatives. In Western Christianity the annual celebration is now held on 2 November and is associated with the three days of Allhallowtide, including All Saints' Day (1 November) and its vigil, Halloween (31 October) |
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All Saints' Day also known as All Hallows' Day, Hallowmas, Feast of All Saints, or Solemnity of All Saints, is a Christian festival celebrated in honour of all the saints, known and unknown. It occurs on different dates in different Christian traditions. Several Western Christian denominations celebrate it on 1 November, including the Roman Catholic Church The Anglican Communion, the Methodist Church, the Lutheran Church, and other Protestant churches. Meanwhile, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Eastern Catholic churches celebrate it on the
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Undas - All Saints' Day also known as Todos los Santos, Araw ng mga Patay
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Reflection on All Saints Day and All Souls Day Here is a translation of the address Pope Benedict XVI gave the solemnity of All Saints, when praying the Angelus from the window of his study. He spoke to the thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square. |
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Undas Online Viewpoint: All Saints Day - All Souls Day This site is being maintained by the Media Office of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. This project has materialized with the following in mind:
a) Filipinos who are homebound and have no way of visiting
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Catholics make way for the All Soul's Day By Karen A. de la Trinidad Look also the article above HERE |
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All Saints' Day in PHIL a generally festive affair
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Panag-apoy ritual Every first day of November, Sagadians gather at the cemetery to remember their departed loved ones. But instead of lighting traditional candles, they use woods of old pine trees locally called “saeng“, a flammable wood from old pine trees, to create bonfires on the graves previously blessed by a priest, on the tombs of their deceased loved ones. They call it “panag-apoy”, a tradition long been practiced in Sagada, Mountain Province. Look also this article
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Christmas (Pasko) Approaches in the PhilippinesBut First, Undas!The Day of the Dead Celebrated November 1 in Typical Pinoy Style |
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Day of the Dead: A Filipino Catholic Tradition |
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How other religions in PH observe Undas Michael Bueza November 01, 2017 UPDATED Some faiths have practices similar to Undas, while others do not commemorate it at all |
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Live In A Graveyard |
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All Souls Day Traditions of the Chinese-Filipinos.
An interview with a Chinese-Filipino family on November 1, 2010 about their old traditions during All Souls Day. Shot at Manila Chinese Cemetery, Philippines --
November 1, 2010 at Chinese Cemetery, Davao
Remark these are sub-albums in the above album "Undas
"All Souls Day" & Halloween Celebration"
Look also about the Chinese Cemetery in Manila
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Bonifacio Day This holiday is celebrated annually on 30 November. Known as 'Araw ng Kapanganakan ni Bonifacio', this day commemorates the birth of Andrés Bonifacio on 30 November 1863. Look also
LIST: Bonifacio Day activities, protests
Bonifacio Day rallies set to push, protest Duterte’s revolutionary gov’t
Duterte skips Bonifacio Day ceremony
On Bonifacio Day, workers demand freedom from poverty The Videos in the album "Special non-working days - 'Holidays'" |
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Rizal Day December 30 – Regular holiday Look also 'Jose Rizal' manga |
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Rizal Day a Philippine national holiday commemorating the life and works of José Rizal, one of the Philippines' national heroes. It is celebrated every December 30, the day of Rizal's execution at Bagumbayan, now known as Rizal Park, in 1896. Look also
Rizal a reminder that 'true freedom goes with kindness, integrity' --
Robredo on Rizal Day: 'Bravely defend the rights of Filipinos'
Senators on Rizal Day: Protect the freedom he died for Both by Mara Cepeda December 30, 2016 --
WHY WE CELEBRATE RIZAL DAY EVERY 30TH DAY OF DECEMBER
Jose Rizal - His life and His works and the Videos Dr. Jose Rizal's 119th anniversary of Martyrdom (2 videos) Commemoration of the 120th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal 12.30.2016 (2 videos) Remark this is an album in the album "Regular and Special Holidays" |
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Senators to Filipinos: Be like Rizal, 'fight inequality and
abuse' by Aika Rey December 30, 2018 'During this dark chapter in our history, when there is a prevailing culture of impunity and blatant attempts to desensitize us to violence and corruption, we are called upon to speak up, stand up, and fight back,' opposition Senator Leila de Lima says |
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Malacañang declares holiday in Ilocos Norte for Marcos' 100th
birthday by Frank Cimatu September 07, 2017
President Duterte's
Proclamation Number 310
Again "AboutPhilippines" just ask: Is "Duterte, a Marcos lapdog" Look also Ferdinand E. E. Marcos, Sr. - President, Dictator
Marcos' 100th birthday 'no reason to celebrate' – lawmakers
On Marcos centennial, a call to post artworks about martial law atrocities |
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Duterte defends Ilocos Norte holiday for Marcos birthday by Carmela Fonbuena September 09, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte defended his decision to declare a holiday in Ilocos
Norte on Monday, September 11, the 100th birthday of the late dictator Ferdinand
Marcos. Again "AboutPhilippines" just ask: Is "Duterte, a Marcos lapdog" |
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