Categories
Politics

ESCUDERO JOINS SORSOGON’S KASANGGAYAHAN FESTIVAL

Sorsogon has achieved a lot as a province over the decades but it has the potential to grow even more in the years to come. Senate President Chiz Escudero said Sorsogon is no longer just a blip on the map of the Bicol peninsula, but a key contributor to the growth of the region. “Nagsimula […]

Categories
Arts & Culture Politics

MISS MASSKARA CANDIDATES SHOWCASE COSTUMES

Fifteen stunning candidates for Miss Bacolod Masskara showcased their vibrant festival costumes during the Festival Costume Competition held at Ayala Malls Capitol Central. These elaborate costumes symbolized the key projects and programs of Bacolod City under the administration of Mayor Albee Benitez. Each costume creatively reflected the city’s ongoing developments, which include the Bacolod Museum, […]

Categories
Festivals Politics

ANGELES CELEBRATES KAMBAL FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 12

This year’s Kambal Festival set on Oct. 12 is one for the records – not only will it be the biggest and grandest, but all 33 barangays in Angeles City will be participating in the event.  With the theme “Colors of Festival”, the city government under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. has […]

Categories
Politics

QC GOV’T HOSTS CREATIVITY FESTIVAL AUGUST 23-24

MAKI+Fiesta, a groundbreaking festival dedicated to celebrating free expression, democracy, and the creative economy, will take place on August 23-24 at the University of the Philippines Diliman.  This two-day event will bring together a diverse array of esteemed media leaders, artists, storytellers, content creators, and innovators to engage in their shared values for truth and […]

Categories
Politics

BULACAN’S SINGKABAN IS DOT’S MOST OUTSTANDING FEST

Staying true to its title as the “Mother of All Fiestas in Bulacan”, Singkaban Festival 2023 won the Most Outstanding Festival (Province) award during the Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards by the Department of Tourism Region III that was held in Hilltop, Quest Plus Conference Center, Clark, Pampanga recently. The annual anticipated […]

Categories
Politics

VILLAR FAMILY HOLDS 18TH LAS PIÑAS PAROL FESTIVAL

In line with their commitment to support the lantern industry which made Las Piñas Metro Manila’s parol-making capital and promote environmental sustainability, the 18th Parol Festival was held recently by the Villar family at the Villar SIPAG complex in Las Piñas City. The 14th Street Dancing competition was also staged in the same venue on […]

Categories
Arts & Culture

‘BEER FIESTA’ FEATURES LOCAL CRAFT BEER, BREWERS

So many things to celebrate in June – from Freedom Day to Father’s Day and other max and mini celebrations in between. What better way for Pinoys to bring on the good vibes and keep the laughter rolling than with good food and free-flowing, ice-cold beer. Not just any beer though. But high-quality craft beers […]

Categories
Politics

KUYAMIS FESTIVAL GETS HOUSE PANEL NOD

The institutionalization of Misamis Oriental’s “Kuyamis Festival” passed the committee level in the House of Representatives. Misamis Oriental 2nd District Rep. Yevgeny Vincente Emano said his proposed House Bill (HB) 4613 has been approved by the Committee on Local Government and will be set for a second hearing at the plenary session. The Kuyamis Festival, […]

Categories
Politics

WATER LILY WEAVING NOW A GROWING HANDICRAFTS INDUSTRY – VILLAR

Gowns and costumes inspired by water lily as well as handicrafts made from water lilies brought splashes of color and vibrant life to this year’s celebration of the 13th Las Piñas Water Lily Festival at the Villar SIPAG grounds in Las Piñas City. The annual festival, a brainchild of Las Piñas daughter Senator Cynthia Villar, […]