Prepare to transform the city into a canvas of blue, red, and white, as the French Film Festival marks its iconic presence, commemorating 26 years of delivering a selection of top-notch contemporary French movies to the Filipino audience. The French Embassy in the Philippines and Micronesia, in...
The wait is over. Bobapalooza Music and Arts Festival has announced the upcoming event dates; this time, it's happening for two days plus with more acts. The festival's Facebook page said it is happening this Feb. 24-25, 2024, featuring acts from international performers Pale Waves and The...
Hundreds of p apier-mâché giants danced on the streets of Angono on Sunday, Nov. 19, to usher in this year's iteration of the Higantes Festival. The town’s ‘giants’ swayed and danced to the beat of the drums as the giant mascots, made of aluminum body and p apier-mâché heads, passed by...
CEBU CITY – Authorities have started mapping out security preparations for next year’s Fiesta Señor, the religious aspect of the Sinulog Festival. CHURCH leaders and officials from various law enforcement agencies discuss preparations for Fiesta Señor in 2024. (Calvin D. Cordova) The...
BAGUIO CITY – Six prominent festivals performed in the second Cordillera Festival of Festivals on Saturday, November 11, at the Rose Garden of the Burnham Park here. A CONTINGENT performs in the second Cordillera Festival of Festivals in Baguio City on November 11 organized by the Department...
Beyond the viral "mekus, mekus" and other food stories from India, India and the Philippines share many commonalities in terms of tradition and culture, including a shared emphasis on spirituality. This is particularly noteworthy considering that the Philippines is one of the world's largest...
Filmmakers, film programmers, and film executives have started arriving in South Korea since Oct. 4 to attend the “Cannes of Asia” at the 28th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and to participate in the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM). Asian Contents and Film Markets (ACFM) The...
The vibrant spirit of MassKara Festival finally returned, and Bacolod bustled with excitement as preparations for this grand celebration were in full swing. There were definitely smiles all over with all the great events and food that the City of Smiles offered during it’s 44th MassKara Festival....
One of the Philippines’ longest festivals —MassKara— was also the most awesome one as SM City Bacolod celebrated over two weekends of fun and celebrity sightings. SM City Bacolod celebrated the MassKara Festival in its own unique and exciting way, joining in the festivities weeks ahead. ...
Some of the finest woodpushers from Visayas and Mindanao pit against each in a 20-board friendly encounter as part of the 1 st Gov. Henry S. Oaminal 7-in-1 Chess Festival scheduled on Nov. 10 to 12 at the Ozamis City Auditorium in Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental. The Visayas team will be composed...
Giant versions of President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte Carpio will join this year's Higantes Festival in Angono, Rizal. A series of activities to highlight Angono's arts, music, culture, food, sports, and religious festivities was recently unveiled by the local government as the opening...
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry Treñas and Vice Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon here have apologized for inviting a vlogger known for cursing online for the 100-day countdown for the Dinagyang Festival 2024. “On behalf of the organizers of Dinagyang 2024, I would like to offer my apology since sensitivities...
