MANILA, Philippines — Of all the Kakanins there are in the Philippines, Bibingka and Puto Bumbong are the ones closely associated with the Christmas season. Images of Filipino Christmas traditions ...

MANILA, Philippines — Every year, Filipinos observe the Christmas tradition of Simbang Gabi, and no Simbang Gabi is complete without Puto Bumbong and Bibingka. For those who want to try a new ...

"After Simbang Gabi (night mass) we queue for puto bumbong. Sometimes it's the reason why people go to church. It's part of our tradition. It's so delicious and the taste is unique that's why people ...

Evelyn Tabojara just had to give her nephew a good scolding. She asked him to prepare a good batch of “puto bumbong” for the first night of Misa de Gallo but came back with a little surprise. If it ...

Simbang gabi presents many rewards for the faithful. The nine-day day masses culminating with an evening mass on Christmas eve is believed to grant the wishes of those who complete it. Those who did ...