"Parating Na Ang Pasko" is a Christmas song recorded by the hosts of Eat Bulaga!, principally Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon, and with special participation by Vic Sotto and Pauleen Luna's daughter Tali Sotto. It was released during the telecast of Eat Bulaga! on 13 November 2021. The song was produced by Curve Entertainment, written by Minnith Mota with additional words by Joey de Leon and arranged by Homer Flores.
In addition to TVJ, other Eat Bulaga! hosts who participated as backup vocalists are Allan K, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros, and Maine Mendoza. Meanwhile, Baste Granfon, Ryan Agoncillo, Pauleen Luna, Maja Salvador, Alden Richards, Ryzza Mae Dizon, and Jimmy Santos appeared only in the music video. The families of the hosts briefly made their appearances as well.
The song is comparable to the station identifications released by ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA Network every Christmas season. Its release marked the beginning of the month-long Christmas celebration on the noontime show.
A new upbeat remix of the song's chorus was played on 19 November 2022 for the relaunch of the gift-giving segment with the same name as the song.
Music video[]
Lyric video[]
On 13 September 2023, Curve Entertainment released the full lyric video of the song, which showcased clips that had not been seen in the original music video. It had never been uploaded to the original EB! YouTube channel. Parts of the lyric video were only visible during the opening production number for the Christmas Day 2021 episode of Eat Bulaga. The video was only published online months after the hosts had moved to TV5, which could explain the song's artists being referred to as E.A.T. Dabarkads.
Lyrics[]
Lyrics |
---|
Parating na'ng Pasko, regalo'y handa na Pero kung kapos at wala ka Isang ngiti mula sa puso na ri'y sobra-sobra Pag-ibig ang tunay na diwa ng Pasko Bawal pagmumukhang maasim Lahat ay ating pailawin Bawal tinatamad (pa-mine, mga ma'am, sir) Oras nang magsalo ang lahat Magalit ay bawal ito Ang manghusga rin ng 'yong kapwa tao Ilang saglit na lang Pasko Parating na sa mundo Magsama tayong salubungin Limutin natin mga suliranin Pagmamahal ang pairalin Parating na pero sana Parati na'ng mag-Pasko Ipadama din sana sa iba Mga biyaya mong tinatamasa Malasa ang buhay kung tumutulong ka Sarap! Tamang-tama timpla Ilang saglit na lang Pasko Magkakaisa na naman ang mga tao Ilang saglit na lang Pasko Parating na sa mundo Magsama tayo salubungin Limutin natin mga suliranin Pagmamahal ang pairalin Parating na pero sana Parati na Ilang saglit na lang Pasko Magkakaisa na naman ang mga tao Ilang saglit na lang Pasko Parating na sa mundo Magsama tayo salubungin Limutin natin mga suliranin Pagmamahal ang pairalin Parating na pero sana Parati na'ng mag-Pasko We love you Mwah! |
The Christmas Day edition was performed during the opening production of Eat Bulaga! on 25 December 2021. Highlighted in bold are changes to the original lyrics.
Lyrics |
---|
Parating na'ng Pasko, regalo'y handa na Pero kung kapos at wala ka Isang ngiti mula sa puso na ri'y sobra-sobra Pag-ibig ang tunay na diwa ng Pasko Bawal pagmumukhang maasim Lahat ay ating pailawin Bawal tinatamad (pa-mine, mga ma'am, sir) Oras nang magsalo ang lahat Magalit ay bawal ito Ang manghusga rin ng 'yong kapwa tao Ilang saglit na lang Pasko Parating na sa mundo Magsama tayong salubungin Limutin natin mga suliranin Pagmamahal ang pairalin Parating na pero sana Parati na'ng mag-Pasko Ipadama din sana sa iba Mga biyaya mong tinatamasa Malasa ang buhay kung tumutulong ka Sarap! Tamang-tama timpla Narito na ang Pasko Nagkakaisa na naman ang mga tao Narito na ang Pasko Nagdiriwang buong mundo Bawat isa'y ati'y yakapin Limutin natin mga suliranin Pagmamahal ang pairalin Narito na pero sana Parati na'ng mag-Pasko We love you Mwah! |
Segment[]
Gift-giving[]
A corresponding gift-giving segment of the same name was launched alongside the song. Homeviewers are asked to register on Eat Bulaga!'s official website in order to receive gift packages which contain products from the segment's sponsors. Starting Christmas Day, the segment continues with a new title of Narito Na Ang Pasko. On 19 November 2022, the hosts announced the segment's return with the same mechanics. The entries from the applicants of last year's run are still included among those eligible to receive gift packages in 2022.
Relief efforts[]
After Typhoon Odette left a trail of destruction in many parts of the Philippines in December 2021, the segment diverted its mission to provide relief assistance to the typhoon victims. Eat Bulaga! coordinated with Philippine Air Force to bring essential goods and other basic items to typhoon-stricken communities.
Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon made a rare, special appearance at APT Studios to launch the relief efforts on 18 December 2021.