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Parishioners light candles and offer prayers at the Manila Cathedral ahead of the celebration of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
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Parishioners light candles and offer prayers at the Manila Cathedral ahead of the celebration of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
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Parishioners light candles and offer prayers at the Manila Cathedral ahead of the celebration of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
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Parishioners light candles and offer prayers at the Manila Cathedral ahead of the celebration of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN