Pahalipay sa Taal drew 40,000 attendees on December 25, 2023, with 20,000 receiving food packs. Captain Hazel Tuazon reported no incidents during distribution, with ambulances on standby. Security was ensured by 3,356 personnel, including Vice President Sara Duterte. Children aged 17 and below were ineligible for gift packs. Despite some missing out on the gift-giving, the event left many grateful and eager to redeem their gift certificates.