Malacañang Palace is now open to the public for the Misa de Gallo (Dawn Mass) or “Simbang Gabi” leading to Christmas Day, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said.
President Marcos made the announcement Friday night during the Christmas party held for the employees of the Office of the President at the Mabini Hall inside the Malacanang compound.
According to the President, daily masses will be held at 4:30 a.m. in front of Mabini Hall and attendees can enter through Gate 6 directly in front of Kalayaan Hall.
Two weeks ago, the President led the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañang, where he said his goal is to make sure that every Filipino child will have a Christmas.
Mr. Marcos noted it’s a good goal for this Christmas, adding the country has been blessed despite all the challenges it faced.
Following the Christmas tree lighting event, the President also led a gift-giving event and Christmas celebration in front of the Malacañang Palace.
Under event theme “‘Balik Sigla, Bigay Saya: Nationwide Gift Giving,” some 600 children were invited for the event, which was also held simultaneously in 40 different locations nationwide.