When it comes to Christmas parties, nobody does it better than the Filipinos.

However, with COVID-19 health threat still prevalent in society and following the strict guidelines of Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), skipping the usual grand reunions would be the safest option to seize the holidays.

Despite the many challenges that is currently happening within and outside the country, these wouldn’t stop the Filipinos from celebrating the annual Paskong Pinoy.

Thus, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar opens its doors for a uniquely Filipino Christmas festivities in accordance to the government’s directives on physical distancing, wearing of masks and other safety precautionary measures.

With minimal travel requirements such as health certificate, Get-Pass App QR Code and Confirmed Hotel Voucher, family and friends can simply enjoy the most wonderful time of the year and have their well-deserved secured stays at Las Casas over good food and fun activities.   

Set against its Filipino-Spanish restored houses, Las Casas will be having a tree lighting event on December 5, where they will officially start the countdown to Christmas as their Belen (Holy Family) and 24-ft Filipino-inspired tree, adorned with bamboo lanterns, take center stage and light up the skies.

From December 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021, Las Casas Food and Beverage will be offering “Meryenda sa Balsa” with Christmas snacks as the highlight of the activity. For only PHP 3,500 for two, guests can enjoy sight-seeing aboard the iconic native raft (balsa) while savoring puto bumbong, bibingka, and sago’t gulaman.

Guests can also learn how to make the traditional Christmas favorites through “Bibingka and Puto Bumbong Making” every 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays of the month.

This year’s celebration is extra meaningful as it represents new beginnings for everyone, especially the fact that the Filipino people were able to fight the most arduous challenges including the health crisis and natural calamities.

Under the sparkling Christmas lights, guests can feel and enjoy the cheery vibe of the traditional Christmas Eve feast or Noche Buena with a set dinner for adults and kids at PHP 3, 500 and PHP 1, 750 respectively.

Meanwhile, on December 31, guests can wrap up the year and toast to a better 2021 with a luscious New Year’s set dinner matched with live entertainment and fireworks display for adults and kids at PHP 3, 500 and PHP 1, 750 respectively.

There’s no better Christmas celebration than a cozy stay at one of its hotel rooms and casas. Guests can avail 5% treat on accommodations when they book from December 1 to December 17, 2020.

Whether the heritage property is close to home or far away, the brand is certain that Las Casas is every family’s gateway to a remarkable Paskong Pinoy.

For inquires and reservations, visit www.lascasasfilipinas.com or follow their official social media pages.

You may also view Las Casas Quezon City facebook page at www.facebook.com/LasCasasQC

They say that it is during the most trying of times that a person’s true character is revealed. When things don’t go according to plan and people are tested to their limits, this is when a person’s mask that he presents to society is stripped away.

This couldn’t be more when it comes to Doc Paolo Bellosillo. Doc Paolo Bellosillo has been helping people live their best life by teaching them more about naturotheraphy. When the pandemic hit, Doc Pao pivoted and focused on helping people survive the pandemic.

An International Specialist of St Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital and proclaimed Most Outstanding Private Citizen given by PNP, Doc Pao exemplifies what resiliency is all about. He did not let the pandemic stop him from touching people’s lives and making a difference in this world.

Tireless in his efforts to give aid to those who need him most and to show support to fellow frontliners, Doc Pao stays out so that others can stay home and stay safe.

This year, Christmas is not as felt as it has been in the past because of the ongoing pandemic, typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. Despite the despair and death happening all around, this country has survived together and moved forward as one nation.

Doc Pao is grateful though that the Filipino spirit remains well and alive. It takes a lot to break a spirit but thankfully, the Filipino spirit is not easy to break. We are a loving race and we have heaps of charity, love, service, and humanity.

This Christmas, Doc Pao will be sharing his blessings by providing food for the hungry, water for the thirsty, and medicine for the sick. He also plans to visit the Lord and have a dialogue with him. Lastly, he will be with his family enjoying a family meal cooked healthily to ensure that he is able to live his best life.

Precious stones, gemstones, and jewelry have always been connected to human culture since time immemorial. These beautiful adornments continue to hold real meaning and value.

Throughout the course of history, jewelry has been offered as a trophy, an amulet, and sometimes, even art. It perfectly symbolizes love, a celebration of milestones, and of course, the ultimate representation of wealth.

The line between jewelry and money has always been intertwined with each other. To this day, jewelry continues to be used as currency, inheritance, and investment. But investing in jewelry requires the right knowledge and responsibility.

It is a wise and valuable asset to have as it continues to grow in value every year. In fact, many investors prefer investing in jewelry more because it is less risky than other markets. Interestingly enough, while the value of the world’s currencies constantly fluctuates, gold, diamonds, and other precious metals and stones, on the other hand, has remained stable. Despite the many global economic downturns, including the current pandemic that has severely affected the world’s economies, the value of jewelry has held strong.

Though the price of gold, gold jewelry, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and other gemstones and precious stones also fluctuates, its value however has never truly depreciated significantly. Their value continues to steadily appreciate over time. “What’s beautiful about investing in jewelry is that it is timeless and its value does not diminish.

Real jewelry becomes more valuable over time and it is a great investment asset to have as it pays dividends in the future,” said Tyzianna Teves of Just Jewels. From November 23 to 29, 2020, Just Jewels, one of the country’s highly respected stores of real and authentic jewelry, will be holding their Bright Beginnings Black Friday Grand Sale on Facebook, www.justjewels.com.ph, and at all the Just Jewels branches nationwide. The Grand All Out Sale will likewise guest Sofia Andres in the Facebook Live selling event on November 23, November 27, and November 29. There will also be raffle prizes, games, and many more exciting activities for the attendees. For more information on the Just Jewels Bright Beginnings Black Friday Grand Sale, visit www.justjewels.com.ph.