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Christmas always seems so very far away in July — but not when I was with Makati’s only five-star hotel in the 70s. Every first Wednesday of this particular…
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Christmas always seems so very far away in July — but not when I was with Makati’s only five-star hotel in the 70s. Every first Wednesday of this particular…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go marked his birthday Tuesday by distributing aid to 120 pediatric patients at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center.
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The procession brought a sense of nostalgia for older guests while allowing the younger attendees to appreciate the meaning behind the tradition. Music and…
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It’s a time when love is in the air and couples across the globe embrace the tradition of tying the knot. The phenomenon of the June Bride is as timeless as…
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Today, I finally opened one of those Christmas gifts. As I held the photograph in my hands, memories came rushing back.
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Wearing printed flowers during the merry month of May feels fitting. It is simple, meaningful, and quietly symbolic — like offering a bloom not just in hand,…
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As dawn unfolded on 2 May in the town of Alitagtag in the predominantly Tagalog province of Batangas, about a hundred kilometers south of Manila, the Invencion…
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BAGUIO CITY — A Kalinga traditional tattoo artist has condemned a viral social media post showing a European woman tattooing famed centenarian Apo Whang-od,…
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Decorative arches were once common fixtures during fiestas and community celebrations across the Philippines. The practice of making and installing arches —…
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Araneta City and its corporate social responsibility arm, the J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF), are launching HIBLA: Tradition Woven Forward , a reimagined…
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For some families, however, traditions remain unchanged despite the financial strain. One parent said their family will continue their annual ‘Visita Iglesia,’…
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As Holy Week reaches its pinnacle, millions of Filipino Catholics are flocking to churches before dawn, joyfully lifting their intricately woven palm fronds…
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In the long arc of Philippine cinema, some performers blaze loudly and fade fast. Others move differently — shaping eras not through noise, but through…
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In Siquijor — an island known for love potions — newlyweds depart Lazi Church in their transport of choice.
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When the sun rose over the Alabang Country Club for the 38th Mango Tee Tournament, few could have imagined that a troubling controversy would mark this year’s…
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The town of San Nicolas in Ilocos Norte takes pride in its age-old earthenware industry, introduced centuries ago by Augustinian friars — the mendicant order…
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The age-old process of extracting of sugarcane juice in San Nicolas returns returns, yielding sweets and a link to Ilocano heritage.
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Superstitious Han Chinese have a way to make a child grow up intelligent. They have a barber shave the head and eyebrows of a baby boy on the 24th day after…
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