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Ghio Ong - The Philippine Star
December 25, 2025 | 12:00am
Facebook group Santa Claus_PH received around a thousand letters and postcards this year, said “John” who is one of the group’s “elves.”
AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP
MANILA, Philippines — The typhoons that hit the country in the past year did not dampen the Christmas cheer brought by a group that encouraged people to write letters about their wishes and hopes to Santa Claus.
Facebook group Santa Claus_PH received around a thousand letters and postcards this year, said “John” who is one of the group’s “elves.”
Asked by The STAR why fewer letters came in 2025 compared to last year, he said it might be because of the typhoons.
He also said they held Santa Claus_PH exhibits in Manila, Cebu and Davao in 2024, which they failed to carry out this year.
Despite the challenges, John said, “Our benefactors and friends are consistent and they always welcome us (with) open arms... They are all cheering for the betterment of the Santa Claus_PH project.”
Letters to Santa Claus_PH were sent to Santa Box 12-25, Tiwi Post Office 4513, Albay, Philippines. They came from various parts of the Philippines and even overseas including Japan, complete with local stamps.
One of the senders was “Bert,” a resident of Manila working who works in the banking industry.
“I tell Santa about the year that passed, giving my regards to Mrs. Claus, Rudolf and the elves as well as wishing them a wonderful Christmas! My most requested wish if Santa could reply back to me,” he shared.
The enthusiasm showed by thousands in joining the Christmas mail campaign for the past five years has kept Santa Claus_PH going John said.
