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Pangasinan opens first provincial museum featuring works of local artists

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - September 24, 2023 - 3:49pm

As the first-ever storehouse of the province's colorful past and its diverse culture and arts, the Banaan Pangasinan Provincial Museum is housed in the historic Casa Real near the Lingayen Municipal Hall.

Belmont Hotel Boracay marks 4th anniversary with wellness campaign

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - September 23, 2023 - 5:43pm

Belmont Hotel Boracay is celebrating its fourth anniversary this September. Kicking off this milestone is a wellness campaign simply dubbed #MindfulEscapes.

NCCA's Tingin filmfest celebrates Southeast Asians in love

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - September 23, 2023 - 2:09pm

Tingin is the country's longest-running and only film festival dedicated to Southeast Asian cinema. It aims to strengthen the ties between Filipinos and their neighbors in the Association of Southeast Asian...

Miss World 2022 Karolina Bielawska visits the Philippines

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - September 23, 2023 - 11:17am

Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska of Poland flew into the country with Miss World Organization chief executive officer Julia Morley to visit two beneficiaries of their Beauty...

Miss Earth 2023 final show date moved

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - September 18, 2023 - 5:45pm

Carousel Productions and TNA Entertainment (Vietnam) moved the coronation night of the 2023 edition finale from December 16 to December 22, three days before Christmas Day.

Filipino master weavers celebrated at Kadayawan Festival 2023

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - September 17, 2023 - 3:55pm

Estelita Bantilan (now 82), a B'laan native from Sarangani, and Magdalena Gamayo (now 99), a native from Pinili, Ilocos Norte, were bestowed with the National Living Treasures Award.

Boy Abunda, Boobay honored at 1st Outstanding LGBTQIA+ of the Philippines Awards

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - September 17, 2023 - 2:19pm

A new batch of honorees were bestowed various accolades at the recently concluded 7th Outstanding Men & Women of the Philippines and the 1st Outstanding LGBTQIA+ of the Philippines Awards at the Music Museum in Greenhills,...

Miss Universe scraps age limit, women of all ages can now join

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - September 13, 2023 - 10:22am

The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) just announced the elimination of all age limit restrictions across all Miss Universe and associated pageants.

Meet the Miss CosmoWorld Philippines 2023 delegates

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - September 10, 2023 - 3:53pm

Miss CosmoWorld Philippines, the pageant that allows its delegates to gain financial independence through financial literacy, has formally launched its national competition through a press conference at the House...

Davao fashion show highlights Inabel, church iconography

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - September 3, 2023 - 5:55pm

The San Pedro Cathedral collection depicts how significant a role the Roman Catholic iconography plays in showcasing the splendor of the Inabel textile, especially the woven designs of Magdalena Gamayo, the 99-year-old...

Spotlight on Inabel: Bangui-inspired creations at Davao fashion show

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - September 1, 2023 - 7:17pm

The Molino Ti Angin collection draws inspiration from the magnificent Bangui Wind Farm located in the picturesque Ilocos Norte town.

NCCA, NBDB grantee publishes history book on Sarangani

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - September 1, 2023 - 12:13pm

Book author Ian Christopher Alfonso launched the first printed copies of his book, "A History of the Sarangani Islands: 1521-1921," at the recent Philippine Book Festival in Davao City.

Theater actor Charlie Barredo dreams of becoming a journalist

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - August 27, 2023 - 10:58am

Being the adopted daughter of Repertory Philippines' stalwarts Baby Barredo and Zenaida Amador, acting on stage was a natural progression for Charlie Barredo.

Pia Wurtzbach recalls how she felt during her Miss Universe 2015 crowning moment

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - August 24, 2023 - 2:35pm

In a gracious move to put a "closure" to the incident, the Miss Universe 2015 winner recently shared on social media how she felt during and right after her crowning moment.

Pageant for body positivity: Ultimate Body 2023 names winners

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - August 24, 2023 - 12:50pm

Francis Carbungco and Mariah Nilo bested co-contenders in their respective categories.

Will the Miss Universe Organization allow newly crowned Miss South Africa to compete again?

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - August 21, 2023 - 10:21am

Joubert joined that year as an appointed delegate, as she won 2nd runner-up in the national pageant. She, however, did not place that year and was hailed as the 69th edition's "El Tocuyo" awardee. But now that she's...

Mammangi Festival 2023: Ilagan to build corn processing facility

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - August 20, 2023 - 10:58am

The City of Ilagan formally launched the iCorn Complex in the Marana 1st district on its 11th anniversary of cityhood. An initiative of its mayor, Josemarie Diaz, the facility is a tribute to all corn farm...

Ian Veneracion stages first of three concerts

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - August 6, 2023 - 9:46am

Multi-talented singer-actor Ian Veneracion will hold the first of his three concerts for the year in mid-August.

Albay luxury resort boasts of magnificent Mayon view, new marina with 150 clams

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - August 3, 2023 - 1:07pm

Misibis Bay is one hideaway that travelers, both local and foreign, need to rediscover.

Miss Earth 2023 announces final competition date

by Earl D.C. Bracamonte - August 3, 2023 - 10:04am

The Miss Earth pageant, through its mother company Carousel Productions, announced that the coronation night of the 23rd edition, of the annual competition, will take place on December 16 in Vietnam.

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