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Cloud shaped like Virgin Mary seen on Manila Cathedral’s rooftop

Cloud shaped like Virgin Mary seen on Manila Cathedral’s rooftop

December 14, 2020, 3:48 pm

MANILA – A cloud formation depicting the image of a pregnant Blessed Virgin Mary that was caught on video standing on the rooftop of the Manila Cathedral last Dec. 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, has attracted over 100,000 views, and counting, on Facebook. The whole episode that… Read More

 France relaunches Cultural Thursday with classical music concert

France relaunches Cultural Thursday with classical music concert

November 17, 2020, 9:15 pm

MANILA – The French Embassy in Manila is reviving its “Les Jeudis culturels” or Cultural Thursdays with a virtual French classical music concert starting November 26, months after its halt due to the restrictions brought by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. The event will be… Read More

SJ-AS-SJ help address blood supply shortage amid pandemic

SJ-AS-SJ help address blood supply shortage amid pandemic

August 13, 2020, 2:43 pm

MANILA – Members of the SCINTILLA JURIS (SJ) Fraternity and Confraternity, the Astrum Scientis Sorority and the Stella Juris Sorority who recovered from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) are urging the public to join their nationwide blood donation drive to help address the shortage of… Read More

 Robust SoKor-PH cultural ties to continue

Robust SoKor-PH cultural ties to continue

February 19, 2020, 4:39 pm

MANILA -- The strong bilateral cultural relations between South Korea and the Philippines is expected to continue with more exciting and informative events in the country this year, according to the Korean Culture Center in the Philippines (KCCP). “Last year proved to be another milestone year… Read More

Boyce Avenue concert in Pangasinan town pushes through

Boyce Avenue concert in Pangasinan town pushes through

February 12, 2020, 9:00 pm

CALASIAO, Pangasinan -- The Double V Productions, a local producing company in Pangasinan, has assured the safety of the fans as it pushes through with the Boyce Avenue concert to be held here on Wednesday night amid the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In an interview Tuesday,… Read More

OBIT/ Book author Zenaida Flores-Agustin passes away

OBIT/ Book author Zenaida Flores-Agustin passes away

December 26, 2019, 12:58 pm

Zenaida Flores-Agustin, 86, a poet and book author, has passed away on Christmas Day due to lingering illness, her family announced Thursday. "Today, our family mourn the passing of our beloved Inay, Zenaida Flores-Agustin. On the day of the birth of our Lord Jesus she was called to join in the… Read More

SoKor holds 1st Korean arts, culture exhibit in PH

SoKor holds 1st Korean arts, culture exhibit in PH

November 29, 2019, 7:15 pm

MANILA – The diplomatic ties between South Korea and the Philippines were further boosted with the holding of the first exhibit showcasing Korean arts and culture at the Metropolitan Museum in Manila on Thursday. South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Han Dong-man was the guest of honor and… Read More

Filipino hospitality makes mark on Taiwanese youth

Filipino hospitality makes mark on Taiwanese youth

August 30, 2019, 9:11 pm

MANILA -- Aside from the stunning beaches the Philippines is famous for, Filipino hospitality is one of the numerous things about the country that leaves a mark on foreigners who travel to the country. But for the visiting Taiwanese youths under Taipei's International Youth Ambassadors Exchange… Read More

Martyrs of Turkey coup try commemorated in PH

Martyrs of Turkey coup try commemorated in PH

July 17, 2019, 3:21 pm

MANILA-- The embassy of the Republic of Turkey in the Philippines commemorated the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for democracy in Turkey through a photo exhibit at Fairmont Hotel, Makati City on July 15 marking the third year anniversary of the event. “Most Balkan countries, Asia, and… Read More

Moon dazzles public in EU-hosted astronomy event

Moon dazzles public in EU-hosted astronomy event

June 11, 2019, 5:30 pm

MANILA -- Dozens were enthralled with a closer view of the moon as the European Union (EU) delegation capped its first public telescope viewing event in Manila on Monday night. The star- and moon-gazing event "One Starry Night: Meet Eur Astronomers" was in cooperation with SM, the Philippine… Read More

Germany brings back own 'Mabuhay' trade fair in PH

Germany brings back own 'Mabuhay' trade fair in PH

May 9, 2019, 5:08 pm

MANILA -- The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. is bringing back a German signature event that will showcase at least 30 companies and organizations on May 25. "Mabuhay Germany demonstrates our flourishing bilateral trade relations. It is also an event that brings business,… Read More

Pistang Pinoy in Shizuoka: Celebrating PH cultural identity in Japan

Pistang Pinoy in Shizuoka: Celebrating PH cultural identity in Japan

April 23, 2019, 8:02 pm

MANILA – The Philippines is known for its multitude of "fiestas" or festivals going on nationwide all year round -- from celebrating good harvest to remembering patron saints and key figures in the Bible. Bringing this vibrant Filipino culture abroad, the Filipino community brought the third… Read More

Access MBA to hold 'Masters Open Fair' in Manila in April

Access MBA to hold 'Masters Open Fair' in Manila in April

March 25, 2019, 12:32 pm

MANILA -- Access MBA, a global leader in one-to-one business education events, will hold an open fair in Manila to showcase international masters programs in a variety of fields. The fair, dubbed as "Access Masters Spring 2019 Tour", will include 60 leading international business schools. It will… Read More

Glimpse of Dinagyang performances on Friday’s opening salvo

Glimpse of Dinagyang performances on Friday’s opening salvo

January 11, 2018, 7:45 pm

ILOILO CITY -- The Ilonggo community will have a glimpse of what to expect during the 50th year of the Dinagyang Festival as the Ati tribes perform during Friday’s opening salvo. Ten tribes would present their dances in a carousel type in all five stages, said tribes committee chair Robert Alor… Read More

DTI-Antique launches new recipe contest

DTI-Antique launches new recipe contest

December 8, 2017, 9:56 pm

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Antique provincial office is launching a contest for new recipes using indigenous raw materials in the province. Ines Garingalao of DTI Antique said in an interview Friday that the contest encourages Antiquenos to come… Read More

Leading Antiqueños to rock Binirayan fest

Leading Antiqueños to rock Binirayan fest

December 7, 2017, 7:14 pm

SAN JOSE De BUENAVISTA, Antique -- Prominent Antiqueños here and abroad are invited to join in the Grand Ballroom, one of the most anticipated events of the ongoing Binirayan Festival in Antique. Eric Otayde, Binirayan Festival Executive Director, said the gala event would be held evening of… Read More

SM Puerto Princesa invites Palaweños to celebrate ‘Thanksgiving’

SM Puerto Princesa invites Palaweños to celebrate ‘Thanksgiving’

November 17, 2017, 7:46 pm

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- SM City Puerto Princesa is inviting Palaweños to give thanks and celebrate with their loved ones as they enjoy the mall’s “Thanksgiving” treats and exciting activities. Public Relations Officer Russell Fernandez said Friday that to celebrate, there will be a… Read More

Bloggers tapped to raise awareness on ASEAN, combat fake news

Bloggers tapped to raise awareness on ASEAN, combat fake news

August 8, 2017, 1:42 pm

  BALI, INDONESIA, Aug. 8 -- In a bid to boost its online presence and create greater awareness to the public, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has tapped bloggers from different member-states to spread its key initiatives and programs within the region. The ASEAN Committee on… Read More