00:00It is the people's palace after all, and no time is more fitting to have the people or public enjoy its wide open and manicured lawns,
00:09the clean, well-kept promenades leading to Kalayaan Hall, the admin building and offices along the banks of the Pasig River,
00:18and the centerpiece is the dazzling lights that sparkle Malacanang's Christmas tree.
00:23PTV's Vel Custodio on the President declaring the park and grounds of Malacanang open to the public.
00:33Family, friends, or individuals who like Solo are invited to join the Tarapalasyo, the Misa Tigalyo or Dawn at the Kalayaan grounds in Malacanang.
00:42After Misa Tigalyo at 4am, the audience can enjoy the Christmas displays and meals.
00:47Carnival rides and games are for free from 6pm beginning December 16 to 23.
00:53Meanwhile, Santo Domingo Parish had the capacity crowd of churchgoers on the first day of Misa Tigalyo or Dawn Mass.
01:01Attending the nine-day set of Holy Mass celebration before Christmas is a popular tradition among Filipinos, like Bugoy's family.
01:15Geneva plans to complete the Christmas Noveno or nine-day Mass, praying for her good health.
01:24After the Mass, people proceeded to stalls selling the popular cornbread or bibingka and rice cakes or puto bumbong.
01:40Quezon City Traffic and Transport Management were in control of people entering and exiting the church area.
01:46According to the Metro Manila Development Authority, the first day of Simbang Gabi and Misa Tigalyo was peaceful and orderly.
01:53As per Ligtas Christmas 2024, the Philippine National Police is working hand-in-hand with local government units,
02:22and authorities in places people frequently travel to for heightened security.
02:26The PNP's vacation leave policy has also been suspended, starting this afternoon for increased police deployment this holiday season.
