Friends who set terms: “Ok, unless something comes up.” “Sige. “Can we do it in Alabang?” (Yes, yes, yes!) In other words, those Christmas presents you carefully, lovingly selected will have to sit under the tree during the holidays. When did Christmas ever take a back seat to everything else? Sadly, folks have become weekend wimps, and Christmas has turned into a soft launch—nice if it happens, but not worth rescheduling the yoga class or visit to the doctor (at least those who aren’t on vacation).

Source: Philippine Star December 31, 2025 23:18 UTC