Families gather at a Chinese New Year-themed gazebo at SM San Lazaro in Manila on Saturday, 25 January 2025, ahead of the Lunar New Year on 29 January.
This year marks the Year of the Wood Snake, associated with wisdom, transformation, and strategic thinking in Chinese astrology. The Wood element is believed to bring growth and adaptability, making 2025 a year of calculated progress and resilience.John Carlo Magallon