
A flashback to faith and tradition in Mogpog, Marinduque
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 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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“What’s with the back and forth?” I ask myself.
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Who said resolutions are only for boring, practical things?
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ZAMBOANGA CITY — As the clock strikes midnight on 31 December, Zamboanga City will welcome 2026 not with firecrackers, but with the rhythmic clang of pots and…
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Although 13 is considered by some to be an unlucky number, some Filipinos still prepare 13 fruits during the New Year.
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3…2…1… As the clock strikes midnight, homes across the Philippines erupt in laughter, cheer, and—sometimes—a chorus of excited shrieks as children and adults…
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The last day of the year usually has families busying themselves preparing for the start of another year.
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There is no oxymoron in this. The sound of firecrackers popping brings a sense of excitement and festivity, but it also brings peace to our hearts.
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The lechon sits at the centre of our holiday tables...and in my uneasy thoughts.
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Luck is swallowed, rung away, broken, scattered, or shared, depending on where midnight finds you. Let’s visit 13 countries – an ambivalent number – and see…
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For P-pop artist Love Kryzl, Christmas Day is more than a celebration—it is a responsibility. While many mark the holiday with family gatherings and quiet…
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The Duffer Bros’ entire masterpiece is a testament to the power of family, friendship and sheer courage combined.
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Due to hard — and changing — times, gift-giving during the holiday season had already evolved over the last few decades. Until the 1980s, standard Christmas…
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Since Kris has not been in the best of health in recent years, I don’t expect anything this season. All I want is for her to be well again. Never mind the…
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Who needs Santa, really? In my humble opinion, that old chap is a bit overrated.
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Mary might be a factory worker whose contract ended just as her belly began to grow, carrying not only a child but also the weight of judgment placed on…
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In the province of Bataan, locals have a tradition of eating suman alongside dinuguan during the Christmas season. This pairing has become a staple of Noche…
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