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CITYSHOTS: Manila lights up for Christmas

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<p>Colorful lights and shiny decorations have begun adorning Manila, the capital region of the Philippines with 16 interlocked cities, as it gears up for the upcoming Christmas festivities.</p><p>The Philippines typically starts celebrating the Christmas season from as early as September, with Christmas music being played at malls and public places, before festivities gradually culminate in December.</p><p>Parks, roads and buildings are embellished with Christmas lights and holiday decorations.</p><p>Christmas is a major celebration for the Philippines with over 80 percent of its population practicing the Catholic faith.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2024/12/9/watch-abs-cbn-s-christmas-station-id-recording-video-released-0003">WATCH: ABS-CBN’s Christmas Station ID recording video released</a><br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2024/12/9/ph-retailers-group-suggests-scheduling-of-mall-wide-sales-instead-of-total-ban-1848">PH retailers group suggests scheduling of mall-wide sales instead of total ban</a><br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/8/pnp-tightens-security-for-holiday-events-impeachment-rallies-1027">PNP tightens security for holiday events, potential rallies over Sara impeachment</a></div><div><strong>(Production: Adrian Portugal, Peter Blaza)</strong></div>

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CITYSHOTS: Manila lights up for Christmas as festive season begins

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Published December 10, 2024 09:52 AM PHT

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Updated December 10, 2024 02:16 PM PHT

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