Merry Christmas 2025

Today December 25, Christians around the world are again celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Here in the Philippines, the celebration of Christmas is a yearly tradition which is considered the happiest day to all Filipinos. Family bonds together, go to church to hear mass, eating at restaurants and fastfood centers, going to malls, parks, and amusement centers. Others watch movies of the Metro Manila Film Festival that last until January 07, 2026. But most importantly the birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated by spreading love to others such as sharing gifts and food for the needy. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

Christmas 2025 at Mall of Asia (MOA)

It's 24 days before Christmas. The biggest mall in the Philipines, which is Mall of Asia (MOA) located in Pasay City, Metro Manila is a great place to visit this holiday season with its spectacular Christmas tree display and decorations. Every corner of the mall offers a massive sparkling lights with neo colors. I suggest every Filipinos and tourist alike should visit the mall because you will not be disappointed. 

 

Sto. Niño de Molino Parish Church

Sto. Niño de Molino Parish Church is located at Avenida Rizal in the City of Bacoor, Philippines. It is one of the historical churches in the province of Cavite. The church is dedicated to the Sto. Niño (Holy Child) and it is a place of worship and gatherings for local residents. The church is part of the Diocese of Imus. The interior of the church is noted for its peaceful ambiance, a favorite place for weddings, and large gatherings for religious services. Upon entering the church, there is a mini-museum dedicated to Saint Ezekiel Moreno, popularly invoked as the patron saint of cancer patients. Saint Ezekiel Moreno served as a missionary to the Philippines. Below are photos of relics and statues of Jesus Christ and various Saints inside the church. 

The facade of Sto. Niño de Molino Parish Church

Beautiful Altar of Sto. Niño (Holy Child)

Altar of Jesus Christ together with Mother Mary, and Saint Veronica 

Saint Ezekiel Moreno - Patron of Cancer Patients

Altar of Our Lady of Pillar

Sto. Niño (Holy Child)

Saint Faustina Kowalska

SM CITY MOLINO Food Court Is Now Open

I visited SM City Molino last November 18 when I heard that the new food court has finally opened last November 14. The food court is located at the second level of the mall near the SM Cinemas and Cyberzone. I went there during the opening hours of the mall and I'm glad it's not yet crowded. The new food court is spacious with enough tables and chairs for groups, couples, and solo diners. It is clean, colorful, cozy, and very IG worthy. There is also a service water and hand washing area. You can also view the controversial Molino-Paliparan flyover while eating. With regards to food stalls, there are lots of them to choose from according to your cravings, these includes Pepper Lunch Express, Mr. Kimbob, Taste of Joy, Steak Break, Salo, Thaiwadee, Gangjee Hong-Kong, Yoichi by Hanakazu, Happy Roasts, Under the Sea, Fruitas House of Desserts, IL Mio Coffee, Turks, Los Churerros, and Potato Corner. So that's it. Get ready to visit the new food court and enjoy eating your favorite meal. 

Giant Christmas Tree Inside SM City Dasmariñas

Christmas is fast approaching. Everybody is excited. Every malls are on a festive mood with their Christmas decorations on display. I visited SM City Dasmariñas the other day. As expected, a giant Christmas is on display as the centerpiece of the mall. So big, I was not able to capture the whole thing on my phone camera. I was able to take a picture only a part of it. Nevertheless, I took photos of the other display around the Christmas tree.

QUEZON (2025 Movie)

I had watched the Philippine movie "QUEZON" which stars Jericho Rosales as Manuel Luis Quezon in the lead role. I can say that this film is a must see movie. This is the final movie in the trilogy of director Jerrold Tarog that includes Heneral Luna (2015) with John Arcilla in the lead role, and Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018) with Paulo Avelino as Gregorio "Goyo" Del Pilar. 

The film QUEZON is a historical drama focusing on the political rise and as a statesman of Philippine President Manuel Luis Quezon. The film is fast face, no violence, engaging, and entertaining. Every scenes are well crafted, the cinematography, production design, editing, music, and most of all Jericho Rosales gave justice to the character of Manuel L. Quezon. All of the actors and actresses included in the film gave a superb acting like Mon Confiado as Emilio Aguinaldo, Romnick Sarmienta as Sergio Osmeña, Karylle as Aurora Quezon, Benjamin Alves as the young MLQ. The Department of Education has recommended to support the film to junior and senior high school students, and teachers. It encourages to integrate the movie in classroom discussions especially its historical relevance. I encourage everyone to watch this film. The movie is now on its 4th week in hundreds of theatres nationwide. 

All Saint's Day (2025)

Today is All Saint's Day, also known as Undas in the Philippines. It is a public holiday on November 01 to honor and remember both saints and our departed ones. As a tradition, families will go to the cemetery, memorial parks, and columbariums to offer flowers, prayers, lighting of candles and cleaning the graves of the deceased love ones. This event for many Filipinos makes them to travel to their hometowns, making it a family reunion. The occasion is solemn for remembrance but it is also a communal event where you see vendors selling candles, food, drinks, toys, and flowers inside and outside the cemetery.

SM City Molino Christmas Tree Display (2025)

As promised, I'm going to post the various Christmas tree display of every malls I visited during this holiday season. Today, I was able to visit SM City Molino. As expected, every display of the malls are beautiful with different style of decorations.