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Calatagan, Batangas Founding Anniversary December 16, 2020

December 01, 2020 Danilo Atienza 31st Death Anniversary Commemoration – Batangas Province

December 05, 2020 Teodoro Kalaw 80th Death Anniversary Commemoration

Every 8 December is Immaculate Conception Day in the Philippines, a holiday that is commemorated in many other Roman Catholic-majority countries around the world.

The devout in the Philippines attend special masses on this day in honour of the Virgin Mary and the belief in her having been conceived without sin. The day is also supposed to be a day when Catholics avoid any “unnecessary work”.

The main event on Immaculate Conception in the Philippines is the procession of Marian images from all over the country around the old walled city in Manila. There are 90 or more such images, many of them very ornate and associated with claims of miraculous appearances and healings or the like. This event is often dubbed, “The Grand Marian Procession”.

The carriages that carry the images of Mary, called “carrozas”, are also very ornate and are filled with flowers and lit candles. And a marching band may accompany the images “Marian parade”.

The first of these Immaculate Conception processions took place in 1619, was designed to promote the catechism, and lasted for 15 days. The modern ones are shorter, but have more images and are focused on reverencing the Virgin Mary rather than the catechism as such.

Celebration of Padre Garcia’s Kabakahan Festival 2020 on December 1, 2020.

Celebration of Fiesta De Los Toros at Nasugbu, Batangas on December 1-3, 2020.

December 10, 2020 Maria Katigbak 28th Death Anniversary Commemoration

Online celebration of 172nd Founding Anniversary of San Juan, Batangas and Lambayok Festival on December 12, 2020.

Calatagan, Batangas’ celebration of Kinuyog Festival 2020 on December 16, 2020.

Christmas in the Philippines celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ who, according to Biblical tradition, was sent by God to save people from sin and death. The holiday is held every 25 December.

The Christmas season in the Philippines is summed up in three words: faith, family and food – with the three intertwined in almost every event.  Masses are held in churches leading up to Christmas Day, with many feasts held alongside them. The length of the season varies: Christmas can last from a few weeks to a few months. Christmas carols are played in the shopping centres and malls from as early as September until well into January.

A clear sign the Christmas season has truly begun is the hanging of star-shaped lanterns called parol in every public space and household. The parol, representing the Star of Bethlehem, is unique to the Philippines and is as quintessential to the season as Christmas trees and fake snow are to the Western cultures.

In the week leading up to Christmas, a series of masses called Misa de Gallo are held late every night. On Christmas Eve, there is (you guessed it) another mass held at midnight helpfully named, “Midnight Mass”, followed by a traditional family feast called Noche Buena running well into the early hours of Christmas morning.

A Christmas lunch is prepared for extended family where they open presents, eat, play games, sing karaoke, and eat some more. Older members of the family are revered and traditions, such as Pagmamano (taking the older family member’s hand and gently placing it on one’s forehead as a sign of respect), are practiced. The day ends only when people are too full to eat or are obliged to go to another household to eat some more.

Christmas in the Philippines celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ who, according to Biblical tradition, was sent by God to save people from sin and death. The holiday is held every 25 December.

The Christmas season in the Philippines is summed up in three words: faith, family and food – with the three intertwined in almost every event.  Masses are held in churches leading up to Christmas Day, with many feasts held alongside them. The length of the season varies: Christmas can last from a few weeks to a few months. Christmas carols are played in the shopping centres and malls from as early as September until well into January.

A clear sign the Christmas season has truly begun is the hanging of star-shaped lanterns called parol in every public space and household. The parol, representing the Star of Bethlehem, is unique to the Philippines and is as quintessential to the season as Christmas trees and fake snow are to the Western cultures.

In the week leading up to Christmas, a series of masses called Misa de Gallo are held late every night. On Christmas Eve, there is (you guessed it) another mass held at midnight helpfully named, “Midnight Mass”, followed by a traditional family feast called Noche Buena running well into the early hours of Christmas morning.

A Christmas lunch is prepared for extended family where they open presents, eat, play games, sing karaoke, and eat some more. Older members of the family are revered and traditions, such as Pagmamano (taking the older family member’s hand and gently placing it on one’s forehead as a sign of respect), are practiced. The day ends only when people are too full to eat or are obliged to go to another household to eat some more.

Dr. José Rizal, the Philippines’ National Hero, is celebrated on his namesake day every 30 December.

The first president of the Philippines, Emilio Aguinaldo, commemorated the first Rizal Day in 1898. Born on 19 June 1861, José Rizal is considered as the one of the greatest heroes in Philippine history, and is credited as starting the Philippine revolution against the Spanish colonisers.

Rizal, a man of many talents, was notably a ophthalmologist and a novelist. His two novels, “Noli me Tangere” (“Touch me not”) and the sequel “El filibusterismo” (“The Filibustering” or “Reign of Greed”) exposed the injustices brought on by the Spanish colonisers in the Philippines. Many scholars and historians would agree that it was the ideas in these two books that influenced the already discontented Filipinos to act against the Spanish.

Subsequently, he was arrested for treason and for being associated with the revolutionary forces (although he did not take part in any type of warfare). He was convicted on the grounds of rebellion, sedition and conspiring against the government, and was sentenced to execution by a firing squad on 30 December 30 1896. His death was the last straw for the Filipinos and thus began the end for the Spanish colonisers.

Official events centre around the main Rizal shrine, in Rizal Park in Manila. Flags are at half-mast and the President of the Philippines lays a wreath at Rizal’s shrine, as a symbol of the nation’s gratitude and reverence. As it is a public holiday, most people take the day off from work and spend time with family and friends.

The Philippines celebrates New Year’s Day with a public holiday every 1 January, as does most of the rest of the world. However, the celebrations really begin on New Year’s Eve and reach a high point with the turning of the clock from 11:59pm on 31 December to midnight on 1 January. Somewhat unusually, New Year’s Eve is also an official holiday here.

Fireworks, good food and good company, New Year’s resolutions, and greeting cards are all a part of the celebration in the Philippines. Attending midnight mass on 31 December is a practice of devout Roman Catholics. Firecrackers and loud noises are traditionaloy thought by some to scare off evil spirits, and leaving doors and windows open is supposed to let the good luck come in.

Parents may tell their children to jump as high as they can at midnight to help them grow taller. Others don polka dot clothes to make the new year more prosperous. And some put 12 fruits on display to symbolise the 12 disciples.

Elitista Salon is one of the outstanding hair and make-up salon in Batangas that offers latest trends and different styles in beauty, personal and cosmetics care services. It launched its second branch at ELN Centro Building, first floor, in Tambo Lipa City bringing the ultimate pampering experience to Lipeños.

The Salon

Elitista Salon Lipa Branch features contemporary interior design. It is air-conditioned, offers WI-FI and has warm white lighting bringing a cozy atmosphere. The lounge is well-equipped with 8 individual comfy armchairs, a sofa and bench, upscale beauty products, safe tools and equipment to perform excellent services.

When it comes to customer service, Sir Brew is hands-on and he looks after the customers and the staff. The hair-stylists are well-trained, friendly and easy to approach and they can professionally cater to the client’s desired look.

The Founder

Passion for beauty drives Brew Alcazar to pursue his ideal hair and make-up salon. He worked in Sales and Marketing and has vast experience in handling marketing for one of the biggest media corporations in the Philippines. After his corporate work, he started fulfilling his dream of having a business at the age of 35. The process required patience– from conceptualization, setting up the mission and vision for his business, and complying with all the requirements. Elitista Salon was established in 2015 and blazed a path in beautifying Batangueños ever since. This 2018, Brew successfully launched its new branch in Lipa.

The Services

Here are the following services:

REBOND

Matrix Rebonding
Ultra Rebonding
Loreal Extension Rebonding
Schwarzkopf Straight
COLOR

Highlights
Ombre
Balayage
THREADING

Eyebrow Threading
Upper Lip Threading
HAIR TREATMENTS

Brazilian Keratin
Keratin Blow out treatment
Keracollagen
Hair spa with collagen
Hot oil
OTHER SERVICES:

Shampoo with blowdry
Hair and Makeup
Manicure
Pedicure
Footspa
Contact Details:

Address : ELN Centro Building, Tambo, Lipa City in front of De La Salle Lipa
Hours of Operation : Monday to Sunday, 9am to 8:30pm
Landline : 043 781 3088
Mobile : 0915 985 9158 | Brew Alcazar

The New Year is a celebration of the end and beginning of a year based on the lunar calendar. The holiday celebrates the events of the past year, while ushering in good fortune for the upcoming year. The lunar New Year celebrations in the Philippines are approached with the same exciting outlook as they are in Mainland China.