Bishop Isabelo Abarquez presided over the Midnight Mass at the jampacked Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Concelebrating with him were Fr. Iluminado Paulino, Fr. Armando Cagomoc, Fr. Julio Gadi and Fr. Job Tapel. As with the previous (Christmas) Midnight Masses, highlight of the celebration was the blessing of the Nativity Scene (belen) and the veneration of the Infant Jesus.
Here are some pictures I managed to take during the Mass. My apologies for the angle 'coz I was stuck in my area at the commentator's lectern.
Bishop Isabelo Abarquez flanked by some Knights of the Altar as he blessed the belen.
Bishop Abarquez delivering his homily.
The KITA Parish Choir as they sang Christmas carols to the mass-goers.
