ILOILO CITY – Organizers of the Dinagyang Festival -- one of the biggest festivals in the country -- want the event to be insulated from any form of partisan politics. In fact, City Mayor Jerry Treñas even issued Executive Order No. 2023-009 to make known his intention to keep the religious...
ILOILO CITY -- Revelers of the 2023 Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City have not forgotten to honor the Santo Niño (Holy Child Jesus). This was manifested by the thousands of devotees who showed up on Friday afternoon, Jan. 20, and joined the fluvial and foot procession, one of the main highlights...
Come join the fun! Catch the boldest, biggest, and brightest Dinagyang Festival this weekend in Iloilo. But where to go once you get there and what to do? For the most AweSM Dinagyang experience, just head on to SM City Iloilo and check out these events and spectacular installations that showcase...
BACOLOD CITY -- The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) will deploy a total of 509 security forces to secure the celebration of the 18th Bacolaodiat Festival here from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22. A pre-deployment ceremony was held at the BCPO headquarters on Thursday, Jan. 19, as part of the security...
Global video streaming service Prime Video announced that it has acquired worldwide rights to the Filipino film “In My Mother’s Skin,” which will make its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival’s Midnight Section. Directed by Kenneth Dagatan, “In My Mother’s Skin” is a...
Paint, anyone? P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon could not help but take a swipe at TV host and vlogger Alex Gonzaga-Morada for her now-deleted but viral birthday party video where she was seen smearing icing on a waiter’s face. P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon (left) and actress...
CEBU CITY – The Sinulog Festival returned with a bang on Sunday, Jan. 15, as authorities declared its staging a big success despite some jittery moments days before the actual event. THE Omega de Salonera Surigao del Norte performs during the Grand Parade of the Sinulog Festival 2023 on Sunday,...
BACOLOD CITY -- The city government here has allocated P3 million worth of financial assistance for the celebration of this year’s Bacolaodiat Festival. This was disclosed by Jennifer Gochangco-Ong, one of the board members of the Bacolaodiat Festival organizing committee, in a recent press...
Over 100 emergency medical services personnel were deployed by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to assist the attendees of the Sinulog Festival 2023 in Cebu City. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross Seventy-five on-foot patrols, 15 first aid stations with welfare desks, and four ambulances from PRC were...
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet -- Brig. General Mafelino Bazar, regional director of the Police Regional Office-Cordillera, has ordered the deployment of 1,588 cops to ensure safety and security in the forthcoming celebration of the Panagbenga 2023 or the Baguio Flower Festival 2023. Bazar said the Baguio...
CEBU CITY -- After a two-year hiatus, the Sinulog Festival is officially back on Sunday, Jan. 15. Thousands of Cebuanos, foreign and out-of-town visitors are expected to flock to the ‘Queen City of the South’ as the Sinulog returns after it was cancelled in 2021 and 2022 due to the Covid-19...
Ninety-three attendees of Sinulog Festival 2023 in Cebu have received medical assistance from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) so far. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross As per PRC's update on Friday, Jan. 13, 42 persons had their blood pressure monitored, 46 persons experienced dizziness, abdominal...
