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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And just like that, we are on the second week of the new year. As an observer and opinion maker on anything and everything show business, I have noticed that…
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Ruffy Biazon personally visited two centenarian residents on Tuesday as part of the city government’s recognition of senior citizens who have reached the rare…
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The year 2025 was marked by moments of celebration, reckoning, and transformation in Philippine culture and the arts, revealing both the vitality and the…
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My face is a combination of all the faces of my ancestors. My mother's friend sliced some tomatoes for me when i was a kid, and I've loved tomatoes since then.…
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The launch of the Michelin Guide in the country reinforced one thing we have always known to be true - the diverse flavors of Filipino food will always be…
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The Philippines took home multiple awards at the 2025 ASEAN Energy Awards in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, showing the country is making progress in saving energy…
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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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As I stood before the small iron gate, I thought about the first and last time I spent Christmas and New Year at this house.
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The festival opens the year’s literary arts calendar with a celebration of collaboration and creativity.
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Local artist Buboy Balubayan, 72, paints an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary inside his small workshop on 02 January 2025, reflecting the continued devotion of…
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For veteran actress Jackie Lou Blanco, the stage has always been more than a platform for performance. It is a refuge, a calling, and—at its most profound—a…
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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AFP) — People gathered in several towns in the breakaway region of Somaliland on Sunday to celebrate its recognition by Israel — a decision…
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His legacy endures not because he stands alone, but because he stands among many: Burgos, Bonifacio, Jacinto, Mabini, and countless unnamed Filipinos whose…
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At first glance, a film trophy is an object of celebration—a gleaming symbol of victory, applause, and artistic recognition. But for artist Toym Leon Imao, the…
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