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...
CEBU CITY – Halted by the pandemic for three years, the Saulog Festival in Tagbiliran City, Bohol made a successful return on Sunday, April 30. BARANGAY Tiptip dancers perform their winning routine in the Saulog Festival street dancing and grand ritual showdown at the Carlos P. Garcia Sports...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City government held the Fiesta na Isla de Santa Cruz, a summer festival activity under the Zamboanga Verano Festival, on Saturday, April 29. MAYOR John Dalipe thanks participants and guests of Fiesta na Isla de Santa Cruz, a summer festival activity of Zamboanga...
DAGUPAN CITY – In another memorable day here, the Pangasinan folks danced, cheered, and enjoyed during the Kalutan ed Dalan street party on Sunday, April 30. GRILLED bangus during the Kalutan Ed Dalan street party on Sunday, April 30, in Dagupan City. (Contributed photo by Tricia Inigo) Kalutan ed...
BACOLOD CITY – The municipality of E.B. Magalona in Negros Occidental highlights the town’s progress spawned by the people’s unity and hard work as it celebrates the return of Ugyonan Festival. A GRAND parade graced by officials led by Mayor Marvin Malacon kicks off the 34th Ugyonan Festival...
