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Pinoys urged to stay safe, spread love as ‘ber’ months kick off
FILE: DAWN MASS. The National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help or Redemptorist Church in Baclaran is lit up with Christmas lights and adorned with lanterns, all set to welcome Filipino Catholics on the first day of Simbang Gabi Thursday dawn (Dec. 16, 2021). (PNA photo by Avito Dalan)
MANILA – The Office of the Press Secretary on Thursday welcomed the start of the Christmas season in the Philippines or “ber” months, urging Filipinos to keep safe amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
In her official Facebook page, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles shared a meme featuring singers Jose Mari Chan and Mariah Carey who are both symbols of the yuletide season for Filipinos, thanks to their hits “Christmas in Our Hearts” and “All I Want for Christmas is You”, respectively.
“’Ber months na, mga kababayan! Ano ang wish mo na gusto mong matupad ngayong Christmas season (There ber months are here, everyone! What wish do you want to come true this year)?” she said in her caption.
Cruz-Angeles also reminded the public to continue adhering to minimum public health standards while keeping the spirit of Christmas alive.
“Stay safe always and let’s spread the essence of love,” she added.
As early as August, netizens flooded social media with memes featuring Chan, known as “The Father of Philippine Christmas Music.”
Filipinos also start setting up Christmas trees, lanterns, and other holiday decors around during the “ber” months.
The Department of Trade and Industry earlier urged the public to start stocking up on some Christmas or noche buena (Christmas eve meal) items early while prices are still low.
Christmas Day (Dec. 25) is a regular holiday under Proclamation No. 1236.
This is the third year that people around the world will celebrate Christmas amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rene Rose Oriol
September 2, 2022 at 1:29 AM
Pilipinas ang bansang pinaka maaga at pinaka mahaba mag celebrate ng Christmas season september pa lang ready na agad ang Christmas decor.tayo ang pinaka masayang nagcecelebrate ng pasko.party khit saan Family Reunion maraming pa Games at higit sa lhat ay buhay na buhay ang spirit ng Giving.excited tayong mag celebrate lalo na ngayon maluwag na at pinapayagan ng lumabas ang mga tao. Puede na ulit mag Caroline, Simbang Gabi at syempre manghingi ng Aguinaldo.Simple man ang selebrasyon khit walang handa. Basta kumpleto ang Pamilya ay masaya na ang mga pinoy. Sa taas kci ng bilihin ngayon ay marami ang nagtitipid at kapos sa budget. Happy First Day of Christmas everyone. Wag po nting kalimutan magsuot ng Facemask, hugas kamay at maintain social distancing at follow health protocols. Wag po nating kakalimutang andiyan pa rin si Covid!
Joana Mendoza
September 2, 2022 at 9:33 AM
Stay safe- dahil anjan parin ang covid sa paligid.Mag-ingat at mag facemask.
Spread love- sana nga maisip yan ng mga mapanamantalang tao sa panahon ng ber months.Dahil during ber months jan mataas ang kaso ng holdapan sa bansa.
Ako, excited na ako sa paparating na pasko.Sana ay maging malusog at ligtas tayong lahat.
Carl Kenneth Balita
September 2, 2022 at 4:44 PM
“Ber” months, yes, truly Filipinos are so excited during these coming months as Christmas clountdown will began in a bit. As a Filipino, I myself are overwhelmed on how and what to prepare for the coming Christmas season, but aside from the fact that we will celebrate it, we must all be aware that the covid-19 virus is still around the corner, not to mentions those other viruses that are about to invade human race. It is not a mistake to keep ourselves busy preparing for the most awaited season of all time just be prepare for the circumstances of getting infected fron the virus even if you are fully vaccinated and had the booster too. Be vigilant. Still, prevention is better than cure and we do not want to risk the health of our lives ones.