Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 12/1/2024

Kalayaan Grounds, Malacañan Palace December 1, 2024 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos lead the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañan Palace on December 1, 2024. During the program, the President confers awards to the top three (3) winners of the National Parol-Making Competition dubbed, 'Isang Bituin, Isang Mithiin,' by the Office of the President (OP), Office of the Social Secretary (SoSec) and Department of Education (DepEd). This year's competition gathered 148 Christmas lanterns created by various public secondary schools. It aims to showcase the warmth of 'Paskong Pinoy' and the hope in 'Bagong Pilipinas.' Another event highlight is the performances by well-known artists in the country, including Jose Mari Chan, The Alice Reyes Dance Philippines and Ms. Carla Guevara-Laforteza. * * Connect with RTVM Website: http://rtvm.gov.ph Facebook: www.facebook.com/presidentialcom and www.facebook.com/rtvmalacanang YouTube: @RTVMalacanang Tiktok: @RTVMalacanang