TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Kalinga province will once again showcase its rich indigenous heritage, unity, and cultural identity in the 7th Bodong Festival in February. With the theme "Naidaklan nga Kultura, Isu 't Bileg ti Kalinga," the celebration will feature various cultural, tourism, sports,...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) seized shabu valued at P8.8 million for distribution at the Sinulog Festival in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental after arresting two high-value drug personalities in a buy-bust operation in this highly urbanized city on...
VILLASIS, Pangasinan – This municipality is celebrating its town fiesta this year from Jan. 10 to 17, with the Talong or Eggplant Festival as the highlight. The fiesta underscores Villasis’ identity as the vegetable bowl of Pangasinan, blending agriculture, culture, and entertainment into one...
POZORRUBIO, Pangasinan – The Patupat Festival was held on Friday, Jan. 9, as part of this town’s founding anniversary and fiesta. More than 1,000 pieces of patupat were prepared and served by the local government led by Mayor Kelvin T. Chan at the municipal executive building. Patupat is a...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government led by Mayor Benjamin Magalong and officials of the Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Inc. (BFFFI) on Monday unveiled at the Baguio City Hall the calendar of activities for the month-long celebration of the 30th Panagbenga or Baguio Flower Festival. The...
Sinulog season kicks into high gear as AweSM Cebu 2026 takes over SM City Cebu, SM Seaside, and SM J Mall, delivering curated experiences that grow in energy, scale, and excitement as the festivities unfold. Designed for families, foodies, creatives, and fans, the three malls’ celebration...
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo provincial government is giving away free tickets for the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan, a competition among festivals of towns in Iloilo province as part of the 2026 Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City. Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. said they want more people to see the...
BAGUIO CITY – The historic crowd event Panagbenga or Baguio Flower Festival will be launched by the Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Inc. (BFFFI) and the city government on Jan. 12, heralding its month-long celebration that will kick off on Feb. 1. The theme of the 30th edition of the flower...
ILOILO CITY – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has approved a 10-day gun ban for the Dinagyang Festival that will have its weekend highlight from Jan. 23 to 25. Permits to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence (PTCFORs) will be suspended from 12:01...
CEBU CITY – Security forces are all set for the upcoming 641st Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Grand Parade. More than 6,500 personnel for various law enforcement agencies – the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Navy, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Coast Guard,...
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has requested a 10-day gun ban and signal jamming as part of security measures for the 2026 Dinagyang Festival. The ICPO under Police Col. Kim Legada has asked Mayor Raisa Treñas and the Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. (IFFI) to pass a...
CEBU CITY – This city has been placed on heightened alert as the Sinulog 2026 is just two weeks away. Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak, chairman of the executive committee of the Sinulog Foundation Inc., said the city is on blue alert status, which means government agencies are on heightened...
