Hi, this is Mark Anthony Gastardo, and I want to greet all of you and your families a Merry Christmas! To those celebrating alone, whether you're abroad or simply navigating the holidays on your own, I want to send a special greeting your way. Merry Christmas to you, and I hope you find the silver lining in every situation. Even when things seem tough, there’s always something to be grateful for. Trust me. This year has been far from easy. God truly tested me, but through those challenges, my faith and relationship with Him grew stronger. I’ve come to realize that every difficulty carries a lesson and it gets tougher and tougher, and for that, I am thankful. I’d like to take this moment to express my gratitude to the people who made this year meaningful: To my family—my mom, her partner, my siblings, and my in-laws—thank you. This year, I deeply felt your presence, and I’m so glad that we’ve grown closer. We are not a very vocal family but your support has been a source...