Piolo Pascual reveals Christmas plans

MANILA, Philippines - Piolo Pascual already has his plans for the upcoming Yuletide season.

During the Ayala Malls Christmas launch today, the 38-year-old actor told Philstar.com that he will be spending the holidays in Japan.

"My family and I are going to Japan for the holidays. There are more than 20 of us actually," he said.

Last year, Piolo spent the Christmas in the US with his whole family, and he considers it as one of the most memorable Christmas he ever had.

"Last year was one of the most memorable Christmas for me, because one of my wishes, to spend the Christmas with my family in the States, in one house, has happened," he said.

Piolo also shared that although Christmas is known as a gift-giving holiday, he is not really expecting any big material gift this year.

According to him, he does not really want tangible gifts for Christmas; seeing his family and having a good time with them is more than enough of a gift.

Piolo will be performing this Christmas alongside Daryl Ong of The Voice of the Philippines in Trinoma on November 5 in line with Ayala Mall's annual Christmas treat. The aptly titled “Frankly Speaking” musical concert is also staged at Ayala Malls all throughout the holidays.

Meanwhile, the 38-year-old actor is currently working on the TV drama "Written In Our Stars," which will air on ABS-CBN next year. The soap opera, which also stars Toni Gonzaga, Sam Milby and Jolina Magdangal, tackles love, destiny and unrequited love.