Day: December 16, 2024
Culture & Heritage
Festivals and Holidays
Simbang Gabi: A Filipino Christmas Tradition with Deep Roots
Christmas in the Philippines is not just a holiday — it’s a season, a feeling, and, most importantly, a celebration of faith. One of the most cherished and iconic Filipino Christmas traditions is Simbang Gabi (or “Night Mass”), a novena of nine dawn masses that lead up to Christmas Day. But Simbang Gabi is so […]
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Facts & Insights
Government Agencies and Services
Travel with Confidence: Your Guide to Philippine Tourism with DOT
Picture this: you’re dreaming of pristine beaches, wondering if that Instagram-worthy waterfall is actually real, and debating whether to stuff your face with lechon or adobo first (spoiler alert: the correct answer is both). The Philippines isn’t just another dot on the map – it’s 7,641 dots of pure adventure, and the Department of Tourism […]
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