Prominent figures from Megaworld and the organizers of the Dinagyang Festival stand against the backdrop of the Festive Walk Iloilo Bridgeway, with a 20-foot iconic giant inflatable dog named 'Jennie.' Megaworld's 72-hectare township, Iloilo Business Park (IBP), takes center stage as one of...
ILOILO CITY – Suspected shabu valued at P3.4 million was seized from three drug pushers in a buy-bust operation here on Sunday, January 22, days before the highlight of this year’s Dinagyang Festival. SUSPECTED shabu worth P3.4 million was seized from three drug pushers on January 22 in Iloilo...
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office (PRO)-6 said this year’s Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo town, Aklan province was generally peaceful despite a riot involving the youth that went viral online. POLICE declare the Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo town, Aklan province generally peaceful. (Aklan...
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela – This year’s week-long Bambanti Festival opened here on Monday, January 22, with the unveiling of the Bambanti Village. CAUAYAN City booth at Bambanti Festival. Organizers have slated various activities for the festival that is expected to draw thousands of...
CEBU CITY – An estimated three million people attended the Sinulog Festival at the South Road Properties (SRP) here on Sunday, January 21. THE Sinulog Festival in Cebu City was generally peaceful, police said. (Juan Carlo de Vela) Police Col. Ireneo Dalogdog, chief of the Cebu City Police Office,...
By JACQUELYN LUCERO A GRAND OCCASION At least 12 contingents from different barangays in Cebu City showcase colorful costumes and show their dancing skills in the street dancing as part of the Sinulog festival 2024 In the heart of the Philippines lies a festival that transcends mere...
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela – The week-long Bambanti Festival here kicks off January 22. The executive committee, chaired by Isabela Vice Gov. and Bambanti Festival 2024 Director General Faustino "Bojie" G. Dy III, has put together the festival's traffic management and security plan, among...
President Marcos has urged devotees of the Señor St. Niño to translate their faith into action and spread love, hope, and joy as he joined them in celebrating the Sinulog Festival on Sunday, Jan. 21. VIVA! — Devotees in Tondo, Manila join in a street dance competition on Saturday, Jan. 20,...
VIGAN CITY – The 10-day Longganisa (native sausage) Festival here opened on Thursday, January 18. MAYOR Bonito Singson (Vigan City PH FB) “Our annual Longganisa Festival is not just a showcase of our tasty longganisa delicacy but also an avenue to show our local talent,” Mayor Bonito...
If there’s anything the recent Metro Manila Film Festival showed us, Filipinos now have a yearning for quality cinema. Gone are the days of endless sequels and rehashed films made by the same set of celebrities. Thanks to the advancement of technology, the means for creating films are now readily...
CEBU CITY – Fishermen from various areas in Cebu and outside the province will take center stage a day before the Sinulog Festival as they compete in a one-of-a-kind boat race on Saturday, January 20, at the South Road Properties (SRP) here. THE Sinulog Balik Baroto Regatta 2024 is discussed in a...
ILOILO CITY – The 10-day gun ban in this city for the 2024 Dinagyang Festival starts at midnight on Friday, January 19. “We want to ensure a firearm-free Dinagyang festival. Let’s celebrate together in harmony, respecting the safety measures for a secure and enjoyable time while showing our...
