MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Catholics woke up earlier than usual on a Sunday morning to flock to churches for the traditional Misa de Gallo or Simbang Gabi. People from different walks of life — including police officials and officers in Camp Crame in Quezon City — celebrated the first out of nine masses before Christmas Day on December 25. ADVERTISEMENTOutside the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cubao, Quezon City, food stalls owners also woke up early to sell bibingka and puto bumbong, local variants of rice cakes which are usually sold during the Christmas season. /cbbRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 16, 2018 04:18 UTC