Lolita 'Lolit ' Solis, a showbiz icon who led a colorful career as an entertainment columnist and talent manager of high-profile celebrities, has passed away. She was 78. Her demise was announced by her eldest daughter, Sneezy, who flew in from the US on Friday. Lolit is survived by...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said over 10,000 people celebrated the city 's Wattah Wattah Festival on Tuesday, June 24, amid stricter guidelines set by the city government to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of the fiesta. Zamora said the crowd estimate was provided by the...
The San Juan City local government on Wednesday, June 18, announced the designation of a basaan zone where the traditional basaan or dousing of water, in celebration of Wattah! Wattah! Festival can only be done on June 24. In an interview with the media, Mayor Francis Zamora said San Juan City...
TIAONG, Quezon – All is set for the week-long BayaNiJuan Festival here this year. Scheduled activities are A Treat to BalikBayan 2025 on June 18; Thanksgiving Mass and Opening Salvo and Agri-Tourism Trade Fair on June 19; San Miguel Beer Plaza open mic and 3rd Meaksyon Agad Tagisan ng Kamao on...
Fresh from the Cannes Film Festival in France, actress-producer Sylvia Sanchez, chief executive of Nathan Studios, said she was grateful for having participated in the prestigious film festival and collaborating with film producers abroad via the Japanese art movie Renoir. During lunch at North...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-6 is leading preparations for the hosting of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Festival in this city from Aug. 11 to 13. With the theme “Coding a Better Future: Responsible AI for Cities and Communities,” the three-day event is set...
ILOILO CITY – The Dinagyang Festival of this city is one of the official delegates of the Philippines to the World Expo in Osaka, Japan. The Dinagyang held the first of a series of performances on Saturday, June 7, at the grand celebration of the Philippine National Day as part of the Osaka Expo...
The Italian Film Festival 2025 returns this year with a curated selection of acclaimed films that celebrate the charm, wit, and emotional depth of contemporary Italian cinema. The festival will take place on June 6 and 7, 2025, at Cinema 2, SM Aura. Presented by the Embassy of Italy in Manila, in...
The 19th Philippine International Jazz Festival, also known as PIJazzfest 2025, returns this June 14 at 4 p.m. at the APC Auditorium, Asia Pacific College in Magallanes, Makati City, promising a gathering of musical excellence, intimacy, and inspiration. PIJazzfest was born out of a passionate...
The Legaspi Festival Grounds is expected to draw numerous visitors as it transforms into a vibrant party destination for the Bicol Music Festival on June 14, 2025, a dazzling celebration of music, culture, and tourism. This year 's festival boasts a powerhouse lineup featuring the...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the valuation of Filinvest Land Inc. 's ₱6.26 billion property to be acquired by Filinvest REIT Corporation (FILRT) via an asset-for-share swap, bringing it a step closer to completion. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange,...
There’s something about mangoes that brings everyone to the table. They are sweet, familiar, and undeniably Filipino. At The Mactan Newtown, that shared love now takes center stage in a full-on festival. From May 16 to June 8, the Cebu Mangoes Festival 2025 transforms the 30-hectare township into...
