MANILA, Philippines - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the historical municipality of Lal-lo, Cagayan Province. Lal-lo was known as the city of Nueva Segovia during the Spanish colonization times.
Dubbed as the Funtastic Christmas Trees at the Park, 10 century-old trees at the Municipal Park, adorned with Christmas decorations made of recyclable and indigenous materials by various schools and agencies and a Christmas wonderland called Fascinating Christmas Panorama at the Aladino Dupaya Sr. Gymnasium, showcasing eight mini-Christmas villages and 52 Barbie dolls, especially dressed up by 13 promising fashion designers were officially opened to the public last Nov. 14 by (photo, from left) 2012 Bb. Cagayan Ma. Erica Olive Anne Castillejo, 2011 Bb. Lal-lo Darlene Batacan, DOT Regional director Blessida Diwa, 1st District Board Member Olive Pascual, Mayor Florentino ‘Anteng’ Pasucal, KC Antonio Calubaquib with local officials.