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Carlos Trazo

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QUEZON CITY — Araneta City officially welcomed the holiday season with the lighting of its iconic Giant Christmas Tree on November 6, 2025, at the Green Gate of the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.The event, themed “Christmas Glows in the City,” drew a jubilant crowd and featured a dazzling lineup of performances and celebrity appearances.Hosted by Alexa Ilacad and Jeremy G, the ceremony began at sundown and culminated in a spectacular countdown led by Vice Ganda, who shared a heartfelt reflection on the theme. “Para sa akin, yung Christmas na cinecelebrate mo ay with the most special people sa buhay mo kasi yun ang nakakaglow diba… Pag kapiling mo yung mga taong pinakaminamahal mo… pinakagusto mong makasama doon sa pinaka-espesyal na oras na ‘yun… Kaya maraming OFWs, maraming Pilipino na hindi glowing ang Christmas nila kasi ang layo nila sa mga taong pinakamamahal nila. So yun ang konsepto ko. ‘Pag kasama ko ang nanay ko, ‘pag kasama ko yung buong pamilya ko, ‘pag nag-ikot na ako sa mga sinehan tuwing Pasko at kasama ko yung madlang people, glowing na glowing yung Christmas ko,” Vice said, drawing cheers from the crowd.The 100-foot tree lit up in a burst of color and light, adorned with thousands of ornaments symbolizing joy, unity, and the warmth of Filipino Christmas traditions.Musical highlights included Klarisse de Guzman’s soulful rendition of “Hinahanap-Hanap Kita,” a romantic duet of “Ikaw ang Aking Mahal” by Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo, and Bianca de Vera’s powerful performance of “Huwag Na Huwag Mong Sasabihin” by Kitchie Nadal. Rising P-pop group BGYO energized the crowd with their set, while Joshua Garcia surprised fans with a musical number of his own.Themed “Christmas Glows in the City,” this year’s celebration blended tradition with spectacle, reaffirming Araneta City’s place as a central hub for Metro Manila’s holiday festivities. With extended mall hours and nearby attractions joining in the celebration, the Christmas tree will continue to shine nightly, welcoming all to experience the warmth and wonder of the season.

Araneta City officially welcomed the holiday season with the lighting of its iconic Giant Christmas Tree on November 6, 2025, at the Green Gate of the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.

Araneta City officially welcomed the holiday season with the lighting of its iconic Giant Christmas Tree on November 6, 2025, at the Green Gate of the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.

Araneta City radiates Christmas glow with star-studded Christmas tree lighting

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Araneta City radiates Christmas glow with star-studded Christmas tree lighting

Carlos Trazo,

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Published November 06, 2025 11:34 PM PHT

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