Barangay Dela Paz residents go about their day in Binan, Laguna as they continue to stay at the Dela Paz Elementary School on November 18, 2024. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File

Barangay Dela Paz residents go about their day in Binan, Laguna as they continue to stay at the Dela Paz Elementary School on November 18, 2024. They have been staying in the evacuation site since Severe Tropical Storm Kristine battered the country, leaving dozens dead. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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Katrina Domingo

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173306532793120241118-pepito-laguna-evac-center-JC-2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Barangay Dela Paz residents go about their day in Binan, Laguna as they continue to stay at the Dela Paz Elementary School on November 18, 2024. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File"/>Barangay Dela Paz residents go about their day in Binan, Laguna as they continue to stay at the Dela Paz Elementary School on November 18, 2024. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File</div>MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday reminded public to “keep in mind” and “hold a thought” for Filipino typhoon victims as Malacañang begins its Christmas events and festivities.While thousands of Filipinos are still reeling from the 6 typhoons that ravaged the Philippines in 23 days, this devastation cannot deter the nation from losing their Christmas spirit, Marcos Jr. said in a speech delivered during the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Palace. “Let us keep them in mind and do what Filipinos do: Help each other,” the President said. <div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/11/19/typhoons-nika-ofel-pepito-leave-p478-million-damage-942">Typhoons Nika, Ofel, Pepito leave P478-million damage</a></div>“No matter how many typhoons, no matter how many problems they throw at us… There is nothing that will quench the Christmas spirit in a Filipino’s heart,” he said. Amid the revelry and concerts in the Palace, Marcos Jr. underscored that he has also been visiting families in evacuation centers, including those who lost their homes to a fire in Tondo last week. “We are Filipinos. We always stand up,” the President said. “The trials and tribulations we faced in the year, just put them to one side for a little bit and enjoy the benefits of family that come during Christmas,” he said. “As for my Christmas wish… Every Filipino must feel Christmas.”<div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/11/20/super-typhoon-pepito-leaves-9-persons-dead-p266m-in-agricultural-damages-1628">Super Typhoon Pepito leaves 9 persons dead, P266M in agricultural damages</a></div>Aside from leading the lighting of the Christmas Tree in the Philippines’ seat of power, Marcos Jr. and his family also awarded cash prizes to the following schools that won Malacañang’s annual parol-making contest:1st place: Pedro V. Panaligan Memorial National High School, Calapan City [P1 million for parol team; P500,000 for their school] 2nd place: Panabo City National High School [P500,000 for parol team; P300,000 for their school]3rd place: Roxas City School for Philippine Craftsmen [P300,000 for parol team; P200,000 for their school]From December 16 to 24, the Malacañang will open its gates to the public for Simbang Gabi and free carnival rides, said Dina Tantoco, deputy social secretary.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday reminded public to “keep in mind” and “hold a thought” for Filipino typhoon victims as Malacañang begins its Christmas events and festivities.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday reminded public to “keep in mind” and “hold a thought” for Filipino typhoon victims as Malacañang begins its Christmas events and festivities.

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Marcos Jr reminds public: Keep PH typhoon victims in mind during Christmas

Katrina Domingo,

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Published Dec 01, 2024 11:29 PM PHT

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