AS early as September, Filipinos look forward to the warm familiarity of Christmas. Lanterns lining the streets, carols echoing through malls, and Jose Mari Chan’s soft voice reminding us of hope. But Christmas 2025 feels painfully different. Instead of the usual excitement, the country is filled with anger, protests, and exhaustion. The soundtrack of this […]... Keep on reading: It’s time we reclaim the Christmas we lost to corruption