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Robinsons Las Piñas brings the holiday magic of Christmas on Display, a beloved Filipino Christmas tradition in the south. Robinsons Las Piñas brings the timeless magic of the holidays to life with the first-ever in-mall staging of the Manila C.O.D Christmas on Display , a beloved Filipino Christmas tradition now lighting up the South. In partnership with Rosario Animated Display , the iconic Manila C.O.D Christmas on Display—a cherished tradition for over 71 years—returns to enchant a new generation with its dazzling lights, moving figures, and heartwarming storytelling. Originally staged in Quezon City , this year’s display finds a new home at Robinsons Las Piñas, allowing more families in the South to experience the joy, nostalgia, and togetherness that C.O.D. has long represented. This year’s theme, “ The Birth of Jesus Christ: A Christmas Story ,” highlights the true essence of the season—faith, hope, joy, and ...

UPDATED: December 21, 2020 So much ham, so little time! 'Tis the season of the fabulous hams, and as we slide nearer into Christmas, one has to ponder: where are the best places to buy Xmas hams? Traditional Filipinos like their hams home cooked - but for most of us, it's going to be a visit to our favorite ham shop. Here's where you can get the best and delicious Christmas hams, not in their particular order: 1. Excelente Hams - I practically grew up with them, commuting from our old house in Caloocan City to Echague Street (now Carlos Palanca) in Quiapo, Manila. Theirs is the most popular in Metro Manila and you can always see them on television during the holidays. Price starts from Php 1,040 to Php 1,500 per kilo. 2. The Plaza Hams - This four-generation, family-run ham store never fail to reach the dining tables of most Filipinos. You can get their smoked and crispy hams at the SM Megamall ...

Christmas time is here Happiness and cheer Fun for all that children call Their favorite time of the year Christmas time is here Families drawing near Oh, that we could always see Such spirit through the year (Phrases from the song "Christmas Time is Here," written by Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi for the 1965 TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas)

Get set for Christmas trees, parols , lights and decorations; turn your home into Santa's grotto this year! Renowned for its numerous Christmas tiangges , Araneta Center presents the Parolan Bazaar (located just beside the Farmer's flower garden and in front of Rufo's Tapa and Telus). The Parolan Bazaar offers holiday products that meet your needs and expectations -- consisting of quality parols , baubles, bells, tinsel, garlands, wreaths and Christmas trees. Also includes life-sized Santa Claus figures, Christmas glass ornaments, furry fabric elves, angels, Christmas lights and other small decorative items. Though some price tags are a bit steep compared to other stores, most of their products tend to be cheaper than the rest. Just don't forget to bring out your negotiating (and haggling) skills when you go and come by to see the place. We took some shots on the different Christmas decors so you'd know what to expect early on. Enjoy! ...

Our overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) get an early Christmas treat from Google Philippines with the launching of the single, "Miss Ko Na," on Tuesday. “Miss Ko Na,” is a new song specially created for the OFWs which touches on what they really miss most while working away from their families. A joint effort between five Filipino artists and thousands of OFWs, the lyrics were crowdsourced from our Filipino workers worldwide while the melody was composed by Bands Spongecola, Itchyworms and Kjwan, and artists Ebe Dancel and Mikey Bustos. The single was launched at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City on Tuesday, a day after the celebration of National Heroes Day. Watch the song on YouTube HERE . (Photo: YouTube screenshot)  WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS POST? Share your ideas by commenting.