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00:0065% of Filipinos said that they are happy to celebrate Christmas this year, 2024.
00:07And that's according to the SWS survey.
00:10That's lower than last year.
00:13We asked our fellow Filipinos,
00:15is Christmas a happy year for you?
00:17From Manila Cathedral, Saksila,
00:20this is Vonne Aquino.
00:22Vonne?
00:23Despite the bad weather,
00:29many Catholics still attended the Christmas Eve Mass here in Manila Cathedral.
00:34The church was full and even outside,
00:42there were people praying to be able to attend the Mass in De Gallio.
00:45In his hominy,
00:46Archbishop Jose Cardinal Antincula of Manila
00:50Our Lord Jesus Christ gives hope and strength to us
00:54despite the challenges in life.
00:56Jesus, who was born in this world,
00:58has a name and a family,
01:00is not far from us and we are with him on our journey.
01:04The Christmas Eve Mass is even more special
01:07because tonight in Rome,
01:09Pope Francis will formally open the 2025 Jubilee
01:13through the opening of the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter
01:18with the theme, Pilgrims of Hope.
01:21Without Jesus, there is no hope.
01:26His love makes us stronger to face all life's difficulties.
01:35His hope will not disappoint us.
01:40Let us start our journey together as pilgrims of hope.
01:49Merry Christmas to all of you.
01:52May Christmas bring joy to all of us.
01:56Amen.
01:57It's joyful, meaningful, especially for us Filipinos
02:01because we are with our family when we attend the Mass
02:05and we remember the birth of Jesus.
02:09As Filipinos, when it rains, it's a blessing to us.
02:12So, like the birth of Christ, I think it's a blessing to us.
02:16We asked our fellow Filipinos online
02:18if they are happy with their Christmas.
02:21One replied,
02:22they are happy because there are many blessings in their lives
02:25because of the Lord.
02:26Another replied,
02:27even though they are not ready,
02:28as long as all the members of the family are strong and active.
02:32Another replied,
02:33they are not happy because it's been 8 years since they celebrated Christmas in the Philippines.
02:38Another replied,
02:39they are happy because even though they are not ready,
02:41they have dinner.
02:43Another replied,
02:44even though they are not ready or the family is not complete,
02:48the true symbol of Christmas is love,
02:51giving, forgiveness, and thanksgiving to God.
02:55I am very happy.
02:56Our family is complete.
02:58It's my first time to celebrate Christmas here.
03:01It's still raining.
03:02I am happy that I have the opportunity to work here.
03:06It's a bit sad.
03:07Why is that?
03:08A lot of things are happening.
03:11I hope that by 2025, I will be able to overcome everything.
03:19Pia, the Christmas Day Masses here at Manila Cathedral
03:22will be held at 8am, 10am, 4pm, and 6pm.
03:26Merry Christmas to you, Pia!
03:28And live from Manila,
03:29for GMA Integrated News,
03:31I am Bona Kinong,
03:32your witness.
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