Long before fast fashion became instantly accessible through the internet, one homegrown clothing brand had already been part of many Filipinas’ most memorable milestones. From a girl’s first prom dress to a power woman’s workwear and a tita’s go-to outfit for weddings and graduations,...
In today’s fast-paced world, where everything is becoming increasingly disposable, it’s more important than ever to honor our craftsmanship and weaving traditions—those that root us in our heritage and so elegantly tell our story. In continued celebration of Filipino culture through fashion,...
Citing its “impracticality” in public school settings, a group on Tuesday, Jan. 7, urged the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to exempt public school teachers from the requirement to wear ASEAN- or Filipiniana-inspired attire. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “While we...
Before online marketplaces became a household name in the Philippines, Filipinos trooped to Divisoria for anything under the sun, so that’s just what New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh did to find the perfect Filipiniana outfit. New Zealand Ambassador to the...
Kultura Celebrates Every Filipina this Women’s Month in honor of their invaluable contributions. Highlighting a diverse group of advocates championing various social and environmental causes, each #CelebrateEveryFilipina woman embodies dedication, resilience, and courage, as she redefines...
United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson has reached 50,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter). (Screenshot from US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson's X account) Carlson thanked her followers through a video message posted on the social media platform by saying “thank you” in...
House Secretary General Reginald Velasco (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA) this year will carry a "native" theme when it comes to both dress code and food. This can be gleaned from statements made by House Secretary...
Vin d’Honneur, a bi-annual event, one for New Year’s Eve and one during Independence Day celebration, is when Malacañan Palace opens its doors to the ambassadors posted in the Philippines. It is a diplomatic event where the ambassadors get to know the First Family, government officials, and...
This season of balls, parties, gettogethers, openings, and reopenings at what promises to be the tailend of the pandemic is a showcase of everything Filipino-made There’s a problem with revenge spending. It takes too much energy. It gets tiring. At some point, once vengeance is exacted, it’s...
Davao-based designer Silverio Anglacer on Thursday, June 16, revealed the final sketch of the gown that Vice President-elect Sara Duterte will wear for her inauguration as the country’s 15th vice president this weekend. Design sketch of the Filipiniana gown that Vice President-elect Sara Duterte...
Filipino community in Singapore shines at the 50th Chingay Parade Singapore-based Filipinos Karina Mae Bacsain, a preschool teacher, and Kelvin Justo Garcia, a hotelier, proudly represented the Philippines at the 50th Chingay celebrations ( Chingay50 ) , Singapore’s annual street parade in early...
Norway-based Filipina fashion designer Mayeth Codoy showcases indigenous Philippine fabrics at Paris Fashion Week STRUT YOUR STUFF French models don Mayeth Codoy’s Filipiniana collection. (Paris PE photo) Norway-based Filipina fashion designer is one of six designers whose creations were featured...
