Lifestyle & Features

Former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson offered ₱5M (Five Million) pesos reward to world-class gymnast Carlos Yulo and his family as a united front. Singson, known for his respect for family values, cleared that the reward is not merely in recognition of Yulo’s two Olympic gold medals but also as a tribute to the strength and unity of the Yulo …

Lubang  celebrated its cultural heritage with “Pandanggo sa Ilaw 2024” on August 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bulwagang Bayan ng Lubang. Organized by the local government and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the event featured traditional dance, music, and community pride. Derived from the traditional folk dance, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, which originated in Lubang, Occidental …

Southeast Asia has always been an abundant trove of folklore, owing to the region’s vibrant traditions and cultural heritage. Passed on generation after generation, these narratives are ingrained deep into the heart of these cultures and the psyche of the people. Whether they involve mythical creatures or great sultans and legendary heroes, many legends persist to convey moral lessons, a …

Bacolod City is gearing up for another exhilarating Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival, set to take place from August 10 to 18 at the Bacolod City Government Center. As Tanduay Distillers, Inc. celebrates its 170th anniversary, this year’s festival promises to be the most memorable yet. Now in its fourth installment, the Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival is a vibrant testament to …

Mondelēz International, in collaboration with locally-made animated YouTube series “Miming and Friends,” continues its commitment to promoting Sustainable Snacking and waste management practices. With the launch of Episode 3 supported by the Company and Save Philippine Seas, the animated characters in the mini-series aim to make composting fun and understandable for kids and their families.  Miming and Friends is the …

This week’s line up of “now showing”  films carry three rated PGs (Parental Guidance), while other films were rated R-16 (Restricted-16) and R-18 (Restricted 18) from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). A PG classification may contain themes, language, violence, nudity, sex, or horror, treated in a manner suitable for children under 13, provided they are accompanied …

Immerse into the enchanting melodies of traditional Korean musical instruments in a special concert event, The Forest Music Band Dung Dda Koong, on August 18, 3pm, at the Tanghalang Ignacio B. Gimenez (CCP Blackbox Theater).  Ideal for children over three years old, this delightful interactive play is open to all ages and free for the public. To reserve seats, visit bit.ly/ForestMusicBandRegistra …

OPM is abuzz with excitement as P-Pop kings SB19 and legendary rapper Gloc-9 drop their joint single “KALAKAL” today on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. The monumental collaboration finds both music titans taking their creative direction to previously uncharted places and harnessing their gifts with a balance of star power and dynamism.  According to SB19, they …

A project of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the Tingin Southeast Asian Film Festival is back this year with a roster of award-winning films that celebrate the region’s diverse myths, legends, and folklore. Supported under NCCA’s Culture and Diplomacy program, Tingin is the country’s longest-running and only film festival dedicated to Southeast Asian cinemas. Tingin aims …

‘Fiesta In America,’ the longest-running trade and multi-cultural event in the United States East Coast, has announced that Philippine business operators and LGU’s are welcome to join the special event if they want to take advantage of the many opportunities awaiting them in the wide American market. Fernando Mendez, president and founder of Fiesta in America, says over 10,000 Filipino-Americans …