Despite the seriousness of her duties and responsibilities as the second highest official in the country, Vice President Sara Duterte did not let that stop her from enjoying a boodle fight with Pangasinenses during the Kanen Festival in Urbiztondo, Pangasinan. Vice President Sara Duterte (center)...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government held the Fiesta Cultural on Monday, April 24, at Plaza Pershing to kick off this year’s Summer Verano Festival. SKILLED Tausug dancers showcase their skills during the Pangalay competition, an activity under Zamboanga City’s Summer Verano Festival....
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur – Itching to visit this heritage city and earn rewards at the same time? The city government is set to launch the Ciudad de Vigan Pasaporte de Turista or Vigan Tourist Passport on Friday, April 28, to entice more visitors and help local businesses thrive post-pandemic. By...
ILOILO CITY — The island-province of Guimaras is preparing 10 tons of mangoes for the eat-all-you-can feast at the Manggahan Festival in May. MANGOES of the island-province of Guimaras are said to be one of the world’s sweetest varieties. (Tara Yap) The eat-all-you-can feast will be held from...
BACOLOD CITY – The City of Victorias was hailed as the Best in the Festival Dances competition during this year’s Panaad sa Negros Festival here. MAYOR Javier ‘Javi’ Miguel Benitez poses with Victorias City's Sidlak Kadalag-an Festival performers who were hailed champion in the Best of...
Take advantage of the upcoming long weekend and experience one of the biggest cultural festivals in the country, Ichiban. This celebration of Japanese and Filipino cultures through music, art, and wellness will be held for the first time ever on Siargao Island on April 22, 2023. Presented by...
The HBO series “The Idol” has been chosen as an official selection for the 76th Cannes Film Festival, which will run from May 16 to 27. Organizers have announced the official selection for this year’s festival. The 76th Cannes Film Festival will be held from May 16 to 27 (Cannes Film...
DAGUPAN CITY – The 2023 Bangus (milkfish) Festival here kicked off with the Gilon-Gilon (fish harvest) street dancing competition on Friday, April 14. Thirty-one barangays and several educational institutions from this city are competing in the event starting 3 p.m. Gilon-Gilon, a dance step,...
Last month we were in the 29th Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema, where *Apag* (Feast) was in competition. Brillante “Dante” Mendoza was born in Pampanga and *Apag* is his tribute to his hometown, the food, the culture, and its people. *Apag* film poster All actors are...
The cast of 'About Us But Not About Us' (Images by Juan Carlo De Vela) Romnick Sarmenta and Gladys Reyes were the big winners in the acting category for the 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal held at the New Frontier Theater in Araneta City last April 11. "About Us But Not About...
The inaugural Summer Metro Manila Film Festival has revealed its nominees hours before the awarding ceremonies which will be held at the New Frontier Theater in Araneta City on April 11. Golden Globe and Bafta nominee Dolly de Leon is head of the jury for this year's filmfest. Eight films are vying...
SANTA MARIA, Ilocos Sur – Local officials and residents of this world’s heritage town due to its well-preserved Our Lady of Assumption baroque church have formally opened on Easter Sunday morning, April 9, their week-long Balikutsa Festival. THIS attractive balikutsa and other...
