President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the presidential palace grounds will be opened to the public for the nine-day “Simbang Gabi” ahead of Christmas Day.
Through the “Tara sa Palasyo” program, the palace grounds are now open to the public starting Dec. 18 to Dec. 24, from 7 p.m. up to 6 a.m.
The traditional “Simbang Gabi” will give the public the chance to view the Christmas Tree and parols, according to a Palace announcement.
The “Simbang Gabi” will be held at 4:30 a.m. in front of the Mabini Hall.
Those visiting Malacañang can enter the Palace Grounds through Gate 6.
President Marcos announced the opening of the Malacañang Grounds for the traditional “Simbang Gabi” during the Christmas party held for employees of the Office of the President on Friday.
Early this month, the president led the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañang, and also spearheaded a gift-giving event and Christmas celebration in front of the palace.
The president said his goal is to make sure that every Filipino child will have a joyful and meaningful Christmas. – Philippine News Agency
