Cebu’s pain, Mandaluyong’s lights of hope

Our country has faced yet another devastation — yes, another tragedy that has tested our strength.

Several lives were lost in Cebu, and the sorrow runs deep. Yet amid the grief, the spirit of resilience endures. We cope; we strive.

As the Christmas season approaches, hope flickers once more.

On Policarpio Street in Mandaluyong, dazzling lights illuminate the night, reminding us that the Filipino Christmas spirit is truly extraordinary.

Though many have suffered, Filipinos still find ways to help, to smile, and to rise — always.