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