Paramount to the Filipino Christmas season, the parol star lantern is a symbol of love, pride, and spirit of the season. The word “parol” derives from the Spanish word, “farol,” meaning lantern or ...

To Filipino-American children, the colorful star lanterns, or parols, hanging from the roofs of houses during the Christmas season may only identify the other Filipino families in the neighborhood.

Sen. Cynthia A. Villar, Sen. Mark Villar, and Deputy Speaker Camille Villar, together with Councilor Carlo Aguilar, posed with the winners of the 18th Las Piñas Parol Festival’s Parol Making Contest.

Sen. Cynthia A. Villar and Deputy Speaker Camille Villar with the winners of the Parol Making Contest Sen. Cynthia A. Villar and Deputy Speaker Camille Villar led the celebration of the 18 th Parol ...

The 20th Parol Stroll. Photo taken by Annika Hom, December 2022. Sign up below to get Mission Local’s free newsletter, a daily digest of news you won’t find elsewhere. The procession held the ...

Over 150 Jesse Bethel High School students did their best to share faith and hope with the Filipino “Haulan” Club at the annual Parol Festival and Competition on Thursday. The festival showcased ...

MANILA, Philippines — A Christmas lantern crafted by Oriental Mindoro students shined brightest and bagged top honors in a nationwide parol-making contest, the Department of Education (DepEd) ...