Jonathan Frederic De Santos

Horse figurines and items with horse designs are in demand in lucky charm shops in Ongpin Street in Manila because 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, according to the Chinese zodiac. Seller Doren Malinao reminds the public not to depend solely on lucky charms, but to also work hard to achieve success. Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News

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Jekki Pascual

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767263191060G9kPsMtbYAA_Wj6.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Horse figurines and items with horse designs are in demand in lucky charm shops in Ongpin Street in Manila because 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, according to the Chinese zodiac. Seller Doren Malinao reminds the public not to depend solely on lucky charms, but to also work hard to achieve success. Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News</div>MANILA — Horse figurines were among the sought after products at a lucky charm store along Ongpin Street in Manila.Many believe these will bring luck and prosperity in 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse. The lunar, or Chinese, new year starts on February 16.At one of the few open shops in Ongpin on the first day of 2026, seller Doren Malinao explained to customers the so-called lucky items and charms for the year. She said many wanted to buy horse figurines which can cost P450 to over P1,000, depending on the size.There are also many varieties like gold horses or glass horses.“Kailangan idisplay natin sa bahay horse kasi pang welcome, pang success. Yung horse kasi mabilis,” said Malinao.Filipinos shop for round fruits, lucky charms for New Year<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/12/30/filipinos-shop-for-round-fruits-lucky-charms-for-new-year-1712">One of those who bought a horse figurine was Rosie Bangcas.</a></div>She said she believes this year will be her year and hopes more blessings will come. She bought a gold horse figurine and a money tree figurine.“Naniniwala ako na magbibigay ng good luck ito… sa health, financially ganun,” she said.Another customer, Jennie Valle, is joined by his wife at the lucky charm shop and bought a glass horse figurine and bracelets for prosperity and success..“Glass horse gagamitin ko sa business… Wish ko is good health and good business,” he said.Other horse design items are also on display in many lucky charms store along Ongpin Street in Binondo and Sta. Cruz. There are calendars and the money bill with a horse picture, which can be placed inside a wallet.Malinao said lucky charms are different per person depending on the year of birth. Some lucky bracelets, for example, are specific to those born under the different Chinese zodiac signs. But she also reminds the public that they should not feel complacent just because they have a lucky charm or figurine.“Kahit so many mong lucky charms, kung nakahiga ka lang maghapon. Kaya kailangan habang may charm, work work din pag may time,” Malinao said, adding that people should also work and do something to achieve success.

Horse figurines were among the sought after products at a lucky charm store along Ongpin Street in Manila.

Horse figurines were among the sought after products at a lucky charm store along Ongpin Street in Manila.

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Horse figurines sought for luck in the Year of the Horse

Jekki Pascual,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 01, 2026 06:32 PM PHT

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Updated January 01, 2026 07:22 PM PHT

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