Forest Lake Releases "PAGPAG" Video: A humorous take on Pinoy Superstitions

After having a few of these videos on their social channels and website, the folks at Forest Lake just recently released its 4th installment, just in time for Halloween, and they call it PAGPAG.

For those who don't know, Filipinos have this thing they do right after visiting a relative/friend/loved one from a wake, right after mourning for them in a chapel/place, they must go to a different place before they actually go home. It's a superstitious belief, that when they don't do that, spirits will actually go to their homes and become restless souls.   


Forest Lake actually uses these useful mediums to send their message across about preparing for the unexpected. According to Alfred Xerez-Burgos III their CEO and President, Filipinos desire to always have peace of mind, and telling this story would make the matter a bit light to watch and understand. This one talks about different ways to prepare, the other videos they released tackled unpredictability, bad luck and getting taller on a New Year's Eve.

This new video teaches people how to lessen stress when it come to memorial services, and the things that come with it. This also includes a serious look in what you need for yourself, or your loved ones when the time comes. To not be a burden to those you left behind, while they are already stressed from their loss. Forest Lake does Total Memorial Care services. You can do interment wherever it is possible, give free interment details, QRonicle so you can send shots and stories to family or friends, plus a Customer Portal so those who are far away could look at it online when they need to. If you want to know more, just search ForestLakeMemorialParks on Facebook, IG, and their channels.

ARANETA CITY Giant Christmas Tree Lighting Happening Today!

Tonight is going to be special as Araneta Center is making our Christmas even better with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies. It's at the Times Square Food Park, still iconic, and they're at their 40th year of doing this. This year, their theme is "Believe in the Magic of Christmas".

Christmas brings magic to our lives, despite the pandemic, they want us to feel like we used to, but in a safe way of course!

The Giant Christmas Tree Lighting event will be today at 5:30PM, and they can accomodate a few people because they have to follow protocols. Appearing in the event is the one and only Piolo Pascual, AC Bonifacio, TNT singers, and Binibining Pilipinas queens. There will also be simultaneous Mall Christmas Tree lighting at Gateway Mall, Ali Mall and Farmers Plaza on November 13, 4PM and it will be livestreamed on the Araneta Center FB page. They will have mall weekend activities, more surprises every Saturday including a Fireworks Display starting November 27. The best spot is at the Times Square Food Park. You can also dine al fresco style including a farmers market weekend and gift wrapping stations in malls. There will be city wide activities, eat a lot and see the new dining options they prepared. Just follow Araneta City Tiktok account and the Araneta City Twitter account that will be doing a TV giveaway too. There will also be a Virtual Chorale Competition and food court promos starting November 15 in partnership with Coca-Cola. This year, they will also be doing a Christmas Promo wherein 1000 peso receipts can get you join in a raffle too.

Also joining in the festivities are Pizza Hut because they have a new Maple Bacon Stuffed Crust Pizza and MyBox promos so you can buy it for pizza party needs. They also have app promos which you can avail. DQ also has Blizzard Kitkat Fest, plus Christmas Royal treats that is available just for this last quarter. They also have ice cream cakers and tins which you can get for your celebrations. Taco Bell also has Christpy Chicken Gordita and Holiday Bundles so you can have samples of Taco Bell favorites in lesser price. GrabFood promos are also available for all brands because they love you that much.

NOVOTEL will also have Christmas offering, but you have to follow their channels to know more about it.

The cinemas at Gateway Cinemaplex is also open starting this week, it's time to watch movies and do it safely. They need submit to temperature checks, do QC Pass, and they allow to remove face shields while one seat apart on sanitized and disinfected seats. There are more events happening at Araneta City, so go and enjoy the food, fun and entertainment during the holidays here in Quezon City!

I'm quite near, so I'm going!