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LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — A total five black pigs were offered to kabunyan (supreme deity) as this capital town celebrated Indigenous Peoples Month, with a “mambunong” (native priest) wearing leather boots becoming the focus of attention during the traditional rites. Mambunong Peter Aguilba, 68, led the ceremony, chanting in the vernacular prayers for blessings and protection from the heavens and the ancestors …

The ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) and the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) have both granted new certifications to several degree programs of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB). Established in 1998, the AUN-QA is an international certification system that assesses the presence and effective implementation of quality assurance mechanisms which lead to desired …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero The story goes that back in the 1800s and well into the 19th century, upper class Lipeno ladies wore sandals, called step-ins then, studded with bits and pieces of gold in them as a sign of wealth and the good life. It was the height of the coffee boom in Lipa, Batangas, then known as a major grower …

The roar of the crowd was deafening, a sea of eager faces illuminated by the electrifying glare of spotlights dancing across the arena. The SM Mall of Asia Arena pulsed with energy as the Philippine music scene cranked the volume to its highest with the first-ever Filipino Music Awards (FMAs) on October 21. At the heart of it all was PlayTime, not …

Dondon Nakar, matinee idol of the mid to late 1970s, passed away quietly on November 1 at his home in Mandaluyong City. His wife, Candy Nakar, said the former actor died of cardiac arrest. He was 66. Dondon’s remains will lie in state at Mount Carmel Church in New Manila,  Quezon City on November 5 and 6 from 2 to …

Quezon City Film Commission (QCFC), in partnership with the QCinema International Film Festival, announces the launch of the first-ever Quezon City Film Market (QCFM) — a new industry platform designed to connect Quezon City’s leading film and media companies with international partners and opportunities. Set to take place on November 18–19, 2025, at the Monet Ballroom, Novotel Manila Araneta City, …

There was a hush at Cinema 12 of Gateway Cineplex 18 as the screen showed a woman reaching for cocktail cans during the big reveal of the seven official entries in the full-length category of Puregold CinePanalo 2026. The cinematic moment sparked drama and excitement among the gifted filmmakers whose dream projects were set to come to life. The seven …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Throughout dinner and long after, we kept chanting, like a mantra in a transcendental meditation class, “Gin is in.”  While our gin-tonic days have long subsided, leaving no more trace of a hangover, together with our dizzying 20s and 30s, the message of gin being a well-loved drink among Filipinos has remained afloat in our hearts and minds. We saw that …

Energy, excitement, and star power filled URBN QC October 15 as ZeenMedia officially revealed the nominees for the ZEENfluential Awards 2025 during a media conference. The ZEENfluential Awards celebrates the most influential voices shaping pop culture today—from rising stars to changemakers across music, film, fashion, digital content, and the arts. More than just a night of recognition, it’s a platform for hearing the voices of the youth …

By Isabella Cuartero In a fast-paced digital world, Filipinos often plan for vacations, celebrations, milestones, or purchases—but rarely do we plan for life’s uncertainties or “what ifs.” For Singlife Philippines, that’s exactly the mindset it hopes to change with the launch of Singlife Next Gen, a life insurance product designed to make financial protection simple, flexible, and accessible for every …