The Megaworld Corporation recently unveiled a 50-foot tall Christmas bear, the largest of its kind in the Philippines, during a lighting ceremony at the Iloilo Business Park in Iloilo City’s Mandurriao district.

“We are playing up Iloilo City’s naturally festive character and giving Ilonggos the unique gift of smiles and joy with our giant Christmas Bear,” said Megaworld Vice President for Sales and Marketing Jennifer Palmares-Fong. “We want our guests to have more reasons to be festive and joyful this Christmas when they come and visit us here at Iloilo Business Park.”

Accompanying the bear’s reveal were also performances by Kinaadman dancers and the Claravall-Gonzalez School of Classical Ballet, along with airdances.

The Festive Walk Mall will be hosting holiday-themed events all season including “Santa’s Corner” in the mall atrium every weekend in December; shows featuring LED light dancers on December 6 and 8; fireworks displays on December 15, 23, and 30; carolers from December 17 to 24; and the Christmas Ballet Special on December 22.

Meanwhile, the St. Vincent Chapel will host Simbang Gabi from December 15 to 24./WDJ