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TABUK CITY 2nd CELEBRATES ‘BINALENGBENG’ FESTIVAL

Visitors made their way to Barangay Nambucayan, Tabuk City in Kalinga recently to witness and celebrate the Binalengbeng kan Kapi festival. Barangay Secretary Mark Cutaran explained the origin of the name Binalengbeng and Kape and narrated how the binalengbeng is prepared.  “First soak ‘nabayo un dekot’ (powdered glutinous rice) in water for an hour to make it soft. […]

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QC FILM DEV’T COMMISSION GOES TO CANNES 2023

To strengthen its commitment to developing the local film industry, the Quezon City Film Development Commission (QCFDC) and QCinema International Film Festival Committee attended the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival and Marche du Film in Cannes, France.  QC 1st District Representative Arjo Atayde led the QC delegation and pledged his full support to the city’s vision […]

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DAVAO CITY, NZ PARTNER FOR IP WOMEN CENTER

The City Government of Davao, in partnership with the New Zealand Embassy, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bahayahay Learning and Workshop Center for Indigenous Women in Barangay Pandaitan in Paquibato District. The Bahayahay project is a two-story multi-purpose building funded by the government of New Zealand. Dressmaking, beading, and basket-weaving will be taught in […]

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QUEZON CITY BRINGS BACK LA LOMA LECHON FESTIVAL

After a three years hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Quezon City Government revived the much anticipated La Loma Lechon Festival. Together with the Office of 1st District Representative Arjo Atayde and the La Loma Lechoneros Association (LLA), the city government brought back the many activities associated with the festival. “Simula 2000, tuwing ikatlong Linggo ng […]

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BACOLOD TO HOST LONGEST INASAL GRILLING ON MAY 28

The Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival is set to take grilling to a whole new level with its longest inasal grilling event at the Upper East, Megaworld on May 28, 2023. With 320 meters of grilling space, this year’s event is longer than previous years, promising more opportunities to showcase Bacolod’s signature dish. Over 80 groups […]

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ALBAY GOV’T LAUNCHES ‘ABA KAGAYON’ FASHION SHOW

The Provincial Government of Albay and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Albay, headed by Vice Governor Baby Glenda Ong Bongao has launched the ABA KAgayon, Fashion • Lifestyle • Heritage at the Albay Astrodome. This is to recognize the importance and dedication of local abaca weavers and farmers to provide products for the abaca industry in […]

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BEGGARS BANNED IN ANGELES CITY, SAYS LAZATIN

Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. sternly warned parents and legal guardians of those rescued from the streets in violation of the anti-mendicancy law to look out for their kids and families or face charges.  “It is against the law to tolerate begging and alms-giving,” Lazatin said. “We are intensifying its reinforcement to eradicate […]

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BACOLOD CITY LAUNCHES DIGITAL TAX, FEE PAYMENTS

The City Government of Bacolod is proud to announce its partnership with G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), a leading corporation in the Philippines specializing in remittance services and mobile payment solutions. This collaboration signifies Bacolod City Government’s commitment to embracing digitalization and leveraging technology to enhance government services. Under the implementing agreement signed recently, GXI will provide Bills […]

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MANDATORY FACE MASK USE BACK IN BAGUIO – MAGALONG

Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the reinstatement of the wearing of face masks in indoor settings is part of the city’s proactive stance to constantly safeguard the health of the populace.  Magalong explained that while the increase in COVID-19 cases had been gradual and in fact had even gone down recently, the city cannot take chances […]

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DAVAO CITY-PUTRAJAYA TWO-WAY RELATIONSHIP EYED

Davao City officials successfully concluded an official visit in Malaysia recently to establish stronger relationship with the Philippines’ neighboring countries and to promote Davao’s Tourism and Investment for the benefit of the Dabawenyos. Consul Ahmadulkuddus bin Husain of the Consulate General of Malaysia in Davao City invited Davao City officials and facilitated the said visit […]