Ring in the world’s longest Christmas season
The Philippines welcomes the “ber months” with an early Christmas season, as shoppers, malls and lantern makers prepare for months of festive celebrations,…
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traditions
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NATION, WOVEN
From malong to inaul, Filipinos showed Cairo a country that still knows how to weave itself together.
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A romantic wedding in unpredictable June
For us romantics, the flip side to this coin is that romance can bloom in all its splendor and overcome storms that life inevitably brings.
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Wedding match
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Rewritten by nature
South Palms Panglao MGallery introduces Bohol’s first luxury wellness spa, offering a serene beachfront retreat rooted in Filipino healing traditions, natural…
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Holy Week rituals of the stars
During Holy Week, Filipino traditions of penitence come alive through stories of faith, sacrifice, and resilience—featuring reflections from Zsa Zsa Padilla…
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Tapuy wine revival brings new hope
'This is more than just a source of income. It gives our communities pride and ensures that our traditions continue for future generations.'
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Faith on the streets of Marinduque
Looking back, those Holy Weeks were more than spectacles. They were lessons in devotion, sacrifice, and community.
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A Centennial Legacy of Faith, Film and Folklore
Explore the rich history and enduring devotion to the Virgin of Lourdes in the Philippines — from Quezon City’s Lourdes Shrine to cultural influences in names,…
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Celebrate the 15 Days of Chinese New Year
A day-by-day guide on customs, foods, and superstitions for Lunar New Year
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PMMA graduates show force at 206th Grand Alumni meet
The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy celebrated its 106th Grand Alumni Homecoming in Zambales, honoring graduates, showcasing traditions, and strengthening…
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A flashback to faith and tradition in Mogpog, Marinduque
Mogpog, Marinduque honors San Isidro Labrador with the Kangga Festival, featuring carabao sleds, traditional foods, and colorful local parades.
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New Year's resolutions for whimsy, not productivity
Who said resolutions are only for boring, practical things?
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Zamboanga’s starry night of reunion and hope
Zamboanga City welcomes 2026 with heritage, unity, and festive traditions — from Media Noche feasts to beach dips — celebrating hope, peace, and the bayanihan…
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Round fruits for the New Year brings luck all year round
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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Round fruits for good luck all year round
The Filipino tradition of displaying 12 round fruits during New Year symbolizes prosperity, abundance, and good fortune for the months ahead.
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