Christmas is the most awaited celebration of many Filipinos every year. For people of the City of San Fernando, it will not be complete without joining the annual Giant Lantern Festival, known as Ligligan Parul in Kapampangan. It was the perfect time of the year for 12 Barangays, which are San Agustin, San Pedro, Telabastagan, Bulaon, San Nicolas, Del Pilar, Sindalan, San Juan, Sta. Lucia, Sto. Niño, Calulut and San Jose to showcase their talents in lantern making.
As the Christmas Capital of the Philippines, you can expect that lantern makers keeps on innovating and embracing new technologies to give the best show to all of us. This year Giant Lantern Festival competition, known as Ligligan Parul in Kapampangan happened last December 14, 2019 at Robinsons Malls Starmills Pampanga. I went there with Will Garcia of Will Explore Philippines and met the famous Kapampangan Video Blogger; Jericho Arceo , Travel Blogger, Pinoy Adventurista – Mervin Marasigan and Larrica Angela of iOrbitNews Online.
The 12 Barangays battled into 3 rounds. You can hear the emerging sound of music while watching colorful lanterns. I’m pretty sure, it was not an easy decision for all judges.
In the end, only 4 barangay held the Giant Lantern Festival 2019 winners and they are….
Grand Champion: Brgy. Sta. Lucia
1st runner-up: Brgy. Calulut
2nd runner-up: Brgy. Del Pilar
3rd runner-up: Brgy. Sindalan
Do you also want to watch the giant lanterns? See the Giant Lantern Festival 2019 Exhibition Schedule below:
Date: Dec15-21
Time: 7PM
Location:Robinsons Starmills Pampanga
Date: Dec 22
Time: 7PM
Location:Essel Park, Telabastagan
Date: Dec 22
Time: 7PM
Location:Robinsons Starmills Pampanga
Date: Dec 24
Time: 11 PM
Location: InFront of City Hall
Date: Dec 24
Time: 7 PM
Location:Robinsons Starmills Pampanga
Date: Dec25-27
Time: 7 PM
Location:Robinsons Starmills Pampanga
Date: Dec28-29
Time: 7 PM
Location:Robinsons Starmills Pampanga
Date: Dec28-29
Time: 7 PM
Location:Marquee Mall, Angeles City
Date: Dec 30
Time: 7 PM
Location:Robinsons Starmills Pampanga
Date: Jan 1
Time: 7 PM
Location:Robinsons Starmills Pampanga
Aside from watching Giant Lantern Festivals at Robinsons Starmills Pampanga, you can also go to different Government agencies. See them below:
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
Location: Level 2
Functionality: Processing, Releasing, Authentication
Working Hours: 9:00Am – 6:00PM
Working days: Monday – Friday
Contact no.: (045) 636-0007-10
Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost)
Location: Level 2
Functionality: Processing of Mails and Packages
Working Hours: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Working days: Monday – Friday
Contact no.: 0918-432-8877
Land Transportation Office (LTO)
Location: Annex
Functionality: Renewal of Driver’s License & Application of Student’s Permit Contact no.: (045) 963-1759
Working Hours: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Working days: Monday to Saturday
Social Security System (SSS)
Location: Annex
Functionality: Issuance of SSS number for employees / self-employed members / Issuance of ID Number; Status verification: Membership, Contribution, Loans and Benefit Claims
Working Hours: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Working days: Tuesday – Saturday
Inquiries and verifications of contributions and UMID ID Capturing Contact no.: (045) 300-1036
Pag-IBIG Fund
Location: Level 2
Functionality: Membership registration / inquiries / On line verification of Records / Transfer of Records
Working Hours: 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Working days: Monday – Friday
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Location: Level 2
Working Hours: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Working days: Monday & Tuesday
Inquiries and Releasing of COC Certificates Contact no.: 0932-864-7238
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)
Location: Level 2
Working Hours: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Working days: Monday – Friday
Inquiries, Verifications and Issuance of ID’s Contact no.: (045) 300-0991
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
Location: Level 2
Functionality: Renewal of License, Autentication of Certificates, Exam Application & Accreditation
Working Hours: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Working days: Monday – Friday
Email address: prc.region3@gmail.com
Robinsons Starmills Pampanga Mall Hours Schedule:
Regular Mall Hours:
Daily- 10:00AM – 9:00PM
Sunday Mass Schedule – 10:30AM
December Mall Hours:
1-5, 26-29 (Sun-Thurs) – 10AM to 9PM
6-7, 8-13, 15-23 & 30 (Fri-Sun) – 10AM to 10PM
14 (Giant Lantern Festival) (Sat) – 10AM to 12MN
24 & 31 (Holiday) – 9AM to 8PM
25 (Holiday) – 9AM to 10PM
January 1 (Holiday) – 11AM to 9PM
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