MATUGUINAO, Samar – After decades of being plagued by insurgency, the farthest municipality in the first district of Samar has celebrated a grand festival, featuring the town's products, tourist sites, culture, and talents. For over two weeks, the local government, in partnership with...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Sarung Banggi Festival in Santo Domingo, Albay has returned after a three-year halt due to the pandemic. The event honors Potenciano Gregorio Sr., the famous Bicolano musician and composer of the folk song "Sarung Banggi" (One Evening). OFFICIALS from the local...
CAMP RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – The Police Regional Office-13 will deploy 340 police officers to secure the Balangay Festival 2023 in Butuan City. The Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) and graduates of the Basic Internal Security Operations Course (BISOC) shall ensure area and route...
After attending the Met Gala in New York City on May 1, BLACKPINK’s Jennie will be heading to France for the Cannes Film Festival. Jennie has been confirmed to attend the 76th Cannes Film Festival, which will be held from May 16 to 27. Jennie wearing a Chanel dress for the Met Gala (Photo...
ILOILO CITY – A five-day gun ban will be implemented to secure the Manggahan Festival and 31st founding anniversary of the island-province of Guimaras next week. The Philippine National Police (PNP) has approved the request of the provincial government to suspend Permits to Carry Firearms Outside...
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Bohol has officially launched this year’s Sandugo Festival. A MINI-cultural show highlights the launching of Sandugo 2023 in Tagbilaran City, Bohol on Monday, May 8. (Contributed photo) Gov. Aris Aumentado promised a grand Sandugo celebration in July with...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A kite-flying competition was held last Saturday, May 6, at Paseo del Mar here. A PARTICIPANT shows his butterfly kite at the Zamboanga City Kite Flying Festival. (Zamboanga City LGU photo) Over 40 participants competed and displayed their colorful and eye-catching kites...
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...
