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THE MERRY FILIPINO CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

Culture and traditions get passed on from one generation to another. The fast-changing world may have challenged the relevance of some, but many Filipino customs and traditions are still alive and continuously observed in forms and ways that fit into how we live our lives now. Like the clothes we outgrow, we only let go […]

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BEAT THE RUSH. START PLANNING FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

It will never not be fun to celebrate the holiday season in the Philippines—the world’s longest Christmas season. With festivities happening as early as September, there is no better place to be for the most joyous time of the year. With such a reputation, you can only expect busy scenes across the country. If you […]

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QUIRINO CELEBRATES PANAGDADAPUN FESTIVAL

The annual Panagdadapun Festival opened in Quirino province with various activities lined up until Sept. 11. The festivity with the theme “I Love Quirino @ 51: A Celebration of Strength, Resiliency and Unity” highlights its people’s unity and resiliency amid the pandemic. “This year’s Panagdadapun has converged villagers from six towns for historical dance performances, […]

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PRIDE CELEBRATIONS YOU CAN GO TO THIS WEEKEND

Two big celebrations of Pride marches will simultaneously happen within Metro Manila this coming Saturday. Metro Manila Pride, a non-partisan and not-for-profit organization, will hold this year’s March & Festival on CCP Open Grounds in Pasay City this coming Saturday, June 25. Another group, Pride PH, will be mounting a Pride celebration in partnership with […]

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HEY, WEARY HEART! CHRISTMAS IS AROUND THE CORNER

Can you hear the Christmas bells ringing? Even though we might not see girls and boys selling lanterns on the street due to the pandemic; there is no reason not to celebrate one of the happiest seasons of the year.  Today is the last Thursday of the year before we enter the ‘Ber’ months again. Though it […]

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WATERLILY FESTIVAL A SHOW WINDOW OF LAS PIÑAS CITY – VILLAR

The rich cultural heritage of Las Piñas City took centerstage once again in the celebration of the 14th Waterlily Festival. Senator Cynthia Villar, who started the festival  in 2006, said the event through the years, has served the purpose of being the show window for the city’s most talented performers and the most beautiful and […]

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THE QUEEN OF FILIPINO FESTIVALS

The Philippines is a nation of festivals. Each month, not too few celebrations are held in various parts of the country. This May is known as the Santacruzan Month. Santacruzan is held annually in the warm month of May and is considered to be the “Queen of Filipino Festivals”. Beautiful town belles are selected to […]

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THE HARVEST FESTIVAL

The Philippines is a nation of festivals. Each month, not too few celebrations are held in various parts of the country. This April is known as the Harvest Month. This Harvest Festival is a celebration of the food grown on the land. Thanksgiving ceremonies and festivities are conducted to give thanks for successful harvests. Check […]

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QC BIGGEST WINNER IN GREEN CITIES PROGRAM -CASTELO

“To be sure, this is one big step towards becoming a world-class society.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston ‘Winnie’ Castelo who recently welcomed the announcement of the Department of Budget Management (DBM) that it will launch a program to turn places greener in the cities of Metro Manila and other parts of the […]

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THE LENTEN SEASON

The Philippines is a nation of festivals. Each month, not too few celebrations are held in various parts of the country. This March is known as the Lenten Season. Lent is a penitential period, involving the dual disciplines of abstinence and fasting. Check out the events, dates, venues, and brief descriptions below.   Island Garden […]