Damien Chazelle (AFP) ROME (AFP) - US director Damien Chazelle, best known for the Oscar-winning "La La Land", will lead the jury of the upcoming Venice Film Festival, organizers announced Friday. The 80th edition of the prestigious festival will take place from Aug. 30 through Sept. 9 on the...
LAOAG CITY – In preparation for the upcoming Ilocos Norte's Himala sa Buhangin Festival, the Philippine Airlines (PAL) will offer Laoag-Cebu special flights on May 12 and May 15. The offer is also a promotional way to also boost the regular scheduling of the route at the Laoag International...
San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora announced on Friday, May 5, that there will be no dousing of water on passersby and motorists in celebration of its Wattah Wattah Festival on June 24 as part of the city government's efforts in conserving water amid the...
It’s mango season! Coconut season! Banana season! Although technically these crops can be had all year-round, the month of May is filled with festivals celebrating them and their abundant harvests. Not just crops, but May is also a month to celebrate farm helpers, too! Celebrate and party with...
In celebration of the National Heritage Month with the theme “Heritage: Change and Continuity,” the Filipino Heritage Festival Incorporated (FHFI) together with the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCCA) have officially launched the 4th FHFI Essay Writing Contest—Youth...
CEBU CITY – Halted by the pandemic for three years, the Saulog Festival in Tagbiliran City, Bohol made a successful return on Sunday, April 30. BARANGAY Tiptip dancers perform their winning routine in the Saulog Festival street dancing and grand ritual showdown at the Carlos P. Garcia Sports...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City government held the Fiesta na Isla de Santa Cruz, a summer festival activity under the Zamboanga Verano Festival, on Saturday, April 29. MAYOR John Dalipe thanks participants and guests of Fiesta na Isla de Santa Cruz, a summer festival activity of Zamboanga...
DAGUPAN CITY – In another memorable day here, the Pangasinan folks danced, cheered, and enjoyed during the Kalutan ed Dalan street party on Sunday, April 30. GRILLED bangus during the Kalutan Ed Dalan street party on Sunday, April 30, in Dagupan City. (Contributed photo by Tricia Inigo) Kalutan ed...
BACOLOD CITY – The municipality of E.B. Magalona in Negros Occidental highlights the town’s progress spawned by the people’s unity and hard work as it celebrates the return of Ugyonan Festival. A GRAND parade graced by officials led by Mayor Marvin Malacon kicks off the 34th Ugyonan Festival...
Despite the seriousness of her duties and responsibilities as the second highest official in the country, Vice President Sara Duterte did not let that stop her from enjoying a boodle fight with Pangasinenses during the Kanen Festival in Urbiztondo, Pangasinan. Vice President Sara Duterte (center)...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government held the Fiesta Cultural on Monday, April 24, at Plaza Pershing to kick off this year’s Summer Verano Festival. SKILLED Tausug dancers showcase their skills during the Pangalay competition, an activity under Zamboanga City’s Summer Verano Festival....
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur – Itching to visit this heritage city and earn rewards at the same time? The city government is set to launch the Ciudad de Vigan Pasaporte de Turista or Vigan Tourist Passport on Friday, April 28, to entice more visitors and help local businesses thrive post-pandemic. By...
