DAVAO CITY – Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, Davao City second district Rep. Omar Duterte, and Pwersa ng Pilipinong Pandagat (PPP) Rep. Harold Duterte asked the people here on Sunday to continue praying for former President Rodrigo Duterte who remains...
DAVAO CITY – The 11th Durian Festival with the theme “A Festival Rooted in Culture and Abundance” kicked off at SM Lanang here on Tuesday, Aug. 12, with government officials, industry leaders, and international partners in attendance. Emmanuel Belviz, president of the Durian Industry...
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pushing for the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country. “AI should be viewed as an opportunity, not a threat. We should not be scared of it, we should see it as a new tool. We need people to...
Filinvest REIT Corp., the real estate investment trust of the Gotianun Group, declared ₱404 million in fresh dividends after reporting an 8.3 percent growth in net income to ₱651 million in the first six months of 2025 from ₱601 million in the same period last year. The firm disclosed to the...
DAVAO CITY – In preparation for the grand celebration of the 40th Kadayawan Festival, the Davao City Council enacted an ordinance on Tuesday, Aug. 5, ordering the temporary road closure of several major streets to accommodate festival activities and ensure public safety. The ordinance, authored...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc. pledged to honor the MassKara Festival’s cultural roots while embracing innovation and collaboration in this highly-urbanized city. “This year, we’re bringing back the heart of MassKara — the locals,” foundation president and festival...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya assured the public that all aspects of this year’s MassKara Festival – particularly financial transactions – will be carried out with full transparency. In response to the city’s call for accountability, festival organizer Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc.,...
CEBU CITY – The Sinulog Festival, one of the country’s grand cultural spectacles, is still months away but preparations are already under way. Councilor Dave Tumulak said preparations have to be taken early to ensure the smooth conduct of Cebu’s biggest tourism and religious event held every...
The Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc. was officially designated by the Bacolod City government as the new organizer of the MassKara Festival. Rodney Mitz Ascalon is the foundation president and festival director. Councilor Al Espino said the new festival organizer was chosen by Mayor Greg Gasataya to...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya has called on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to speed up drainage rehabilitation at the Bacolod Public Plaza, following flooding that affected kiosk vendors in the past MassKara Festivals. The mayor stressed the need for a new and functional...
This July, Born in Film makes a powerful return to the Ortigas Art Festival with the launch of its latest large-scale exhibit, "Chromatic Realms," opening on July 10, 2025, at the Born in Film Hall, South Wing of the New Green Hills Mall. At the heart of the exhibit is the highly anticipated...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya announced on Monday, July 7, that a new local group has been tapped to organize this year’s MassKara Festival in October. The announcement of the group’s identity is expected within the week. Speaking in a press briefing at the Bacolod City Government...
