Truth to tell, I like Filipinas. There’s elegance to it, not to mention nostalgia. But I’ve never used it to refer to my country. I’d hear it in old, rare, trilingual Filipino movies, in which the characters would speak in Filipino, American English, and a smattering of Spanish. I was born...
Magandang Filipinas is "disheartened" that their once "cordial and professional relationship" with Miss Grand International Philippines 2018 Eva Patalinjug has tragically come to an end. "We appreciate Ms. Eva Patalinjug's dedication and passion in her work. However, no matter how dedicated and...
Eva Patalinjug Miss Grand International Philippines 2018 Eva Patalinjug has severed her ties with the upcoming Magandang Filipinas beauty pageant. Eva, who was earlier named as the pageant's national director said that she has withdrawn her endorsement and connection with the competition. According...
Miss Filipina International and Miss Filipina Teen, the premier Filipina global pageants in the United States, in cooperation with the Philippines Department of Tourism, are proud to announce that the coronation night for their 2021 Miss Filipina and Miss Filipina Teen events are set at the Redondo...
The old La Loma Cemetery Chapel is a National Cultural Treasure, the highest designation given to a valuable cultural asset. As such, it has unique value and has been demmed possessing outstanding historical, cultural, artistic, and scientific value, which is highly significant and important to the...
Throughout the pandemic, we have witnessed a rise in bicycle usage—be it for leisure time or for practical purposes. Although, more often than not, the ones who really needed a bike are those who don’t have the capacity or privilege to acquire one. BeSeekLeta for Every Juan As a solution,...
As we celebrate Independence Day, here are some of the must-visit heritage places in Metro Manila where you can dine and enjoy sumptuous food even while raining. Be amazed by their colonial architectural designs and structures as they give you a glimpse of our rich history as a nation. Palacio De...
The entire publishing industry lost an estimated P3.6 billion in the pandemic year 2020, more than half of the P6 billion average revenue pre-COVID, according to a top industry official. Alvin J. Buenaventura, executive director Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. (FILCOLS), revealed...
Former Binibining Pilipinas Grand International titleholder Eva Psychee Patalinjug is now national director of her own beauty pageant. The 26-year-old former beauty queen said the Magandang Filipinas beauty pageant aims to seek passionate Filipinas who are "beautiful inside and out." The first-ever...
While conservation works initiated by the Escuela Taller de Filipinas Foundation, Inc . on heritage structures continued amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, its training program had to take a backseat. (Photo courtesy of Escuela Taller de Filipinas Foundation, Inc. Facebook Page) The...
No matter how light or heavy the jobs are, it is important to have women involved in rehabilitating cultural sites Throughout history, we have seen women depicted in different forms of art. Women sat still as artists immortalize their beauty through canvases, capture their every curve with carved...
The search is on for Miss World Philippines 2020! Seven titles are up for grabs in the prestigious national pageant which will be held in January 2021. These titles are Miss World Philippines 2020, Miss Supranational Philippines 2020, Miss Eco Philippines 2020, Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas...
