The Department of Tourism (DOT) showcased the Philippines’ effort to turn local food traditions into global influence as it hosted the first-ever Terra Madre Asia & Pacific 2025 at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City on Wednesday, Nov. 19. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the...
This year’s celebration of Independence Day becomes even more exciting and meaningful with the opening of the fourth edition of Likha. Spearheaded by the Office of the First Lady, Louise Araneta-Marcos, Likha is a highly anticipated event that celebrates the Philippines’ rich artistry and...
The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), the promotions arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), announced that 30 Filipino exhibitors, mostly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the home, fashion, and lifestyle (HFL) sectors, will participate in a...
Supporting Philippine-made products means more than just putting a penny in the pockets for Filipino craftsmen and entrepreneurs In the past years, “patriotic shopping” has been at the core of the Filipino retail industry. We’ve seen it through the numerous government initiatives with the...
Here’s how you can say ‘I love you’ with a bit more flair Love is in the air! We are a few days away from Valentine’s Day. Although we might be celebrating it differently this year because of the pandemic, this will not stop us from expressing our love and affection for our better...
How a single mom left a stable job to pursue jewelry design to empower local artisans Choosing between a stable job and a full-time artistic career is a bridge many artists and artisans eventually end up crossing. Pursuing the latter presents a new challenge. It is not, after all, easy to make a...
