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The Noche Buena, the feast at midnight, is the highlight of Christmas for most Filipino families. This is the time when family and friends come together and celebrate love and togetherness. The months of anticipation lead up to this feast, which is normally followed by exchanging gifts and merriment until the early hours of Christmas. […]

‘Tis the season to be jolly and celebrate! It has been A Year of Wonders and we at DMCI Homes are honored to recognize the communities and residents who have set the bar a notch higher for our friendly community competitions. Last December 13, 2017 different DMCI Homes communities and residents gathered together to witness […]

The return of Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) relatives is often a good excuse to throw a party. And what better time to host a family reunion? Take the opportunity to celebrate your loved ones, especially if they have been doing much to support the whole family. And do not just hold any party. Put in […]

There is nothing like Filipino Christmas. CNN summarized it perfectly: “The southeast Asian nation has the world’s longest festive season—and pulls no punches in its celebratory zeal for the period, with lavish light displays, masses, and festivals held throughout the country from September until January.” However, the nationwide merriment is not without its pains. There’s […]

What kind of godparent are you? Are you the type who enjoys shopping for Christmas gifts for kids? Or do you instantly go into ninja mode on December 25, hoping that nobody could track you down? Every Christmas season, the struggle of godparents is real. As much as you’d like to be the cool ninong […]

Gift giving is one of the highlights of the yuletide season. For many, it’s more about observing tradition than expressing one’s appreciation for another. How many past Christmas gifts you simply tucked away in the cupboard because you never found a use for them? How many of your own presents made their way to someone’s […]

Are you showings signs of being a Tita? Females are leading conglomerates and governments, legislating and interpreting laws, and creating new technologies. However, the perception of a woman’s role in housekeeping and childrearing still holds her down. Unmarried, middle-aged women have been the subject of condemnation, ridicule, and family dishonor since time immemorial. In China, […]

The roads are a little more congested and people are evidently more outgoing. These are some of the symptoms of the holiday season. The Philippines celebrates the longest and grandest Christmas in the Christian world, starting in September and extends to the first weeks of January. Businesses take advantage of the festive mood by encouraging […]

Halloween, though of pagan origin, is observed in this religious country. It’s believed that this event came from ancient Celtic tradition of appeasing the returning spirit of the dead through festivities. Today, people across more than 30 countries put on costumes of mythical characters, ghouls, and others known to bring about fright, on October 31st. […]

Is your style ready for Halloween? Whether you’re trick-or-treating or holding a fun party in your condo community, Halloween is the perfect time to spruce up your style and enjoy the festivities. While wearing a clever and witty Halloween costume can be fun, sometimes you just want to enjoy the season with simple yet chic […]