Chairman and Postmaster General Mike F. Planas has announced the release of ASEAN Post commemorative stamps featuring the iconic “Manila Central Post Office Building” to mark the Joint Issue of the General ASEAN Post Office 2024. The ASEAN POST stamp features the “General Post Office” building as the theme for this year 2024. Ten (10) …
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Hot on the success of the recently-concluded Cinemalaya Bente: Loob Lalim Lakas, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. have already set the artistic stakes even higher with the 10 new full-length finalists who will be competing in the country’s pioneering independent film festival in 2025. For its 21st edition, Cinemalaya …
As part of their efforts to inspire the youth to become catalysts for change, SM Cares and Global Peace Foundation (GPF) recently completed the Baguio leg of the 2024 Global Youth Summit (GYS) last August 03, 2024 at SM City Baguio, one of the host cities for this year’s 17-leg event aimed at representing all …
The birth centennial of Manlilikha ng Bayan Magdalena Gamayo, held at the Plaza del Norte Convention Center on August 13 brought together a vibrant community in celebration of the revered master weaver’s life and contributions to the art of weaving. With the theme “Ang Inabel ni Magdalena Gamayo: Sinapupunan ng Ugnayang Pampamayanan,” the event was …
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Equal distribution of development opportunities is being advocated. Gladys Vergara, incumbent Baguio Tourism Council (BTC) chair is advocating to disperse development to the 129 barangays. “There is too much growth concentrated in the commercial sections of the city, while development in the outskirts seems slow and too laid back, moving development into the far-flung areas …
The beauty and wellness industry welcomes a new SME player in the form of ‘Art of Beauty by Lady’ in Tarlac, which harnesses the power of pure fiber broadband to power its social media presence and client relations, aiming to strengthen its presence with both local and international clientele. The newly-opened small business in San …
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Lubang will celebrate its cultural heritage with “Pandanggo sa Ilaw 2024” on August 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bulwagang Bayan ng Lubang. Organized by the local government and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the event will feature traditional dance, music, and community pride. Derived from the traditional folk dance, Pandanggo …
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AS the city reels from an onslaught of dengue infection cases, all sectors are joining the fight to prevent the disease. The Baguio Tourism Council (BTC) chair, Gladys Vergara called on residents toto take proactive measures “We all have a role to play in reducing dengue cases, the war against dengue begins at home, and …
The docu-fiction film on the plight of the Ati community in Sitio Karabankalan brings home the prestigious Balanghai trophy for Best Film in the 20th edition of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. Directed by Iloilo-based filmmakers Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay and Richard Jeroui Salvadico, TUMANDOK was cited for “its focus on a marginalized sector of …
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World Muay Thai Champion Islay Erika Bomogao lived up to expectations after scoring another victory in Australia during the weekend in Domination Muay Thai 30. Bomogao, the first Filipino Female World Champion in Muay Thai, defeated Australian World Muay Thai Federation State Champion Sarah Kwa, while 2023 Southeast Asian Games Silver medalist Ariel Lee Lampacan …
