BAGUIO CITY – Six prominent festivals performed in the second Cordillera Festival of Festivals on Saturday, November 11, at the Rose Garden of the Burnham Park here. A CONTINGENT performs in the second Cordillera Festival of Festivals in Baguio City on November 11 organized by the Department...
Beyond the viral "mekus, mekus" and other food stories from India, India and the Philippines share many commonalities in terms of tradition and culture, including a shared emphasis on spirituality. This is particularly noteworthy considering that the Philippines is one of the world's largest...
Filmmakers, film programmers, and film executives have started arriving in South Korea since Oct. 4 to attend the “Cannes of Asia” at the 28th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and to participate in the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM). Asian Contents and Film Markets (ACFM) The...
The vibrant spirit of MassKara Festival finally returned, and Bacolod bustled with excitement as preparations for this grand celebration were in full swing. There were definitely smiles all over with all the great events and food that the City of Smiles offered during it’s 44th MassKara Festival....
One of the Philippines’ longest festivals —MassKara— was also the most awesome one as SM City Bacolod celebrated over two weekends of fun and celebrity sightings. SM City Bacolod celebrated the MassKara Festival in its own unique and exciting way, joining in the festivities weeks ahead. ...
Some of the finest woodpushers from Visayas and Mindanao pit against each in a 20-board friendly encounter as part of the 1 st Gov. Henry S. Oaminal 7-in-1 Chess Festival scheduled on Nov. 10 to 12 at the Ozamis City Auditorium in Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental. The Visayas team will be composed...
Giant versions of President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte Carpio will join this year's Higantes Festival in Angono, Rizal. A series of activities to highlight Angono's arts, music, culture, food, sports, and religious festivities was recently unveiled by the local government as the opening...
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry Treñas and Vice Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon here have apologized for inviting a vlogger known for cursing online for the 100-day countdown for the Dinagyang Festival 2024. “On behalf of the organizers of Dinagyang 2024, I would like to offer my apology since sensitivities...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) said on Monday, October 23, that the MassKara Festival here this year was generally peaceful. POLICE Col. Noel Aliño (center), Bacolod City police director, checks the deployment of policemen in one of the festival sites during the 44th...
Selecting 10 official entries of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) was never done before, except for this year! It is unprecedented and surreal. Let us weigh in the pros and cons. With four shoo-in titles, (K)ampon starring Beauty Gonzales and Derek Ramsay, Penduko with Matteo Guidicelli,...
BACOLOD CITY – Barangay Granada defended their MassKara Street Dance and Arena Competition title here on Sunday, October 22. BARANGAY Granada celebrates after winnig the MassKara Festival Street Dance and Arena Competition in Bacolod City on Sunday, October 22. (Balik Yuhum Foundation) This is...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador Something delectable, something grand. The first Davao Food & Wine Festival (DFWF) was a week-long celebration for the palate. It was a unique gastronomic journey that highlighted Davao regional produce, including the famed cheeses and tuna, through curated specialties of...
