More than just an ‘up, up and away, my beautiful balloon’ celebration
Hiraya is an ancient Filipino word that means “fruit of one’s hopes, dreams and aspirations.” This definition becomes larger than life with the first-ever…
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Hiraya is an ancient Filipino word that means “fruit of one’s hopes, dreams and aspirations.” This definition becomes larger than life with the first-ever…
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‘Panagbenga has served its purpose to uphold our culture and, at the same time, provide livelihood.’
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At the core of Cebu’s history and the Filipino people’s Christian identity stands a small yet powerful image—the Sto. Niño de Cebu. More than a religious…
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CEBU CITY — Hotels in Cebu City are filling up fast, with occupancy already hitting 90 percent as the Sinulog Festival kicks off this week, the Hotel, Resort…
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The Asean-Korea Round Music Festival (AKMF), which brings together Asian artists in hopes of promoting cooperation through music, is heading to the Philippines…
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Are you an aspiring filmmaker? Cinemalaya opens 2026 short film submissions.
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Cebu City is gearing up for the annual Sinulog Festival, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) is assuring the public that security will be tight as…
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During the holiday season, many establishments and resorts pulled out all the stops with festive decor and celebratory activities. However, one destination…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is considering a major shift in how the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) reaches its audience, with…
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Filipino pop phenomenon SB19 is set to stage their highly anticipated Wakas at Simula concert at the SMDC Festival Grounds on 18 April, marking a major Manila…
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Several museums opened in 2025, a welcome development in a country still experiencing a dearth of museums and cultural spaces.
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There was a time when going to the movies was a source of enjoyment for the masses — a shared experience where audiences could momentarily escape their worries…
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — Lightning struck 150 people gathered at a festival north of South Africa’s capital Pretoria, killing two, local health…
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The town of Mogpog in Marinduque comes alive with the Kangga Festival, an annual celebration honoring its patron saint, San Isidro Labrador the Farmer. At the…
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The festival opens the year’s literary arts calendar with a celebration of collaboration and creativity.
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While watching 'I’mPerfect', this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival Best Picture, I kept thinking about Garry Marshall’s 1999 cult film 'The Other Sister'.
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If viewed strictly from an anti–Martial Law sentiment, sure, its silences may feel meaningful, or even terrifying. But strip an audience’s ideology away, and…
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Why the New Year is shaping up to be a thrilling chapter for Philippine cinema.
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