DAGUPAN CITY – Preparations for the Bangus Festival street party here on April 30 are almost complete, the city government said Tuesday. Mayor Belen Fernandez and tourism officer Sharon Maramba conducted an inspection to ensure that preparations are moving smoothly. Around 20,000 milkfish will be...
Fresh off a historic Best Actor win at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 for "Call Me Mother," Vice Ganda is already stirring excitement hinting that his planned entry for this year’s iteration of the f estival will be unlike anything he has done before. During a recent encounter, the...
DAGUPAN CITY – Around 20,000 pieces of bangus (milkfish) will be grilled and served during the street party for the Bangus Festival here on April 30. In an interview Saturday, Mayor Belen Fernandez said over 1,000 one-meter-long barbecue grills inclusive of five kilos of bangus, charcoal, and...
The Silver Scales Art Exhibit featuring artists from Pangasinan is ongoing at SM Center Dagupan as part of the Bangus Festival celebration. Among the featured artists are Mark Lawrence Lopez of Dagupan City and Jeo Morados of Urbiztondo, Pangasinan. The free exhibit features pieces inspired by...
ILOILO CITY – Roxas City is hosting the week-long National Festival of Talents (NFOT) of the Department of Education (DepEd). “We are not only celebrating artistry, but also give equal value to science and technology, recognizing creativity in all its forms,” said DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
The Royal Thai Embassy brought a slice of Thailand to Manila over the weekend, hosting the second Thai Festival at Legazpi Active Park on April 18–19, coinciding with the country’s Songkran celebrations. The two-day event transformed the park into a showcase of Thai culture, featuring...
ILOILO CITY – The provincial government of Capiz has wrapped up this year’s Capiztahan, the festival celebrating the 125th anniversary of its civil government, with a toned-down version due to the impact of the fuel crisis from ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The administration of Gov....
PAKIL, Laguna – Thousands of devotees celebrated the Turumba Festival in this town on Wednesday, April 15. Gov. Sol Aragones joined devotees and Mayor Ronald James Hidalgo in the celebration. Aragones noted the popularity of the celebration. “Isa po talaga sa dinadayo dito sa Laguna ang Turumba...
HYBE revealed on April 15 the final lineup for the 2026 Weverse Con Festival happening on June 6 and 7 at KSPO DOME and the 88 Lawn Field at Olympic Park in Seoul. The final additions to the festival are HYBE artists Zico, ENHYPEN, Soobin of Tomorrow X Together, Le Sserafim and aoen, alongside...
The flight from Manila to Masbate is a quick 70-minute jump. But on this trip last Monday, April 13, for the 30th Rodeo Festival, the passenger list was a bit more exclusive than usual. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos headed to the country’s rodeo capital at the invitation of Maloli...
To beat the summer heat and find respite from the worries and uncertainties brought about by the conflict in the Middle East, the Hayahay sa Ambon Association Inc. (HAAI) is organizing the second Aningalan Arts Festival from April 17 to 19, 2026. HAAI is a non-stock non-profit organization composed...
The celebration of the Xiaomi Fan Festival continues until April 30. Discounts for some smartphones, and freebies to go along with tablets, wearables, and TVs are available in Xiaomi authorized stores, participating retailers, and Xiaomi community channels. For smartphones, the top of the line...
