The Philippines’ bet Maria Divine Angela Veranga bagged the first runner-up title in the Jewel of the World 2019 pageant. Miss Philippines Divine Veranga also won special awards as Darlings of the Press First Runner-Up and Best in Cultural Costume First Runner-Up. Just like the national costume of reigning Miss Universe Catriona Gray, Veranga’s cultural […]
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Avengers: Endgame features Filipino bahay kubo, Banaue Rice Terraces
Marvel Studio’s blockbuster hit Avengers: Endgame has shown its worldwide audience scenes featuring a Filipino traditional house “bahay kubo” at the Banaue Rice Terraces, a travel destination and the Philippines’ 8th wonder of the world. The scene can be found in the first appearance of the future Thanos after he erased half of the universe’s […]
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Filipino-Canadian social enterprise Cambio & Co. showcases fashion with Filipino soul
Canadian enterprise Cambio & Co. showcases fashion designed with Filipino artisans’ skills and bearing the soul of Filipino heritage. The online shopping site for dresses, accessories, and bags exhibit the contemporary fashion combining traditional and modern designs that promote the Filipino culture similar to the T’nalak ensemble worn by Asia’s vocal harmony group from the […]
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Museo de Intramuros rises from war ruins inside walled city, opens May 2
The Intramuros Administration on April 29 unveiled Museo de Intramuros, formerly the San Ignacio Church on Calle Arzobispo, set to open to the public on May 2. The Neoclassical San Ignacio Church inside the Walled City of Manila did not survive the Battle of Manila in 1945, turning into ruins after the war. Intramuros Administration, […]
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Asia’s premiere vocal harmony group The CompanY wears T’boli woven clothes “T’nalak”
Asia’s premiere vocal harmony group from the Philippines, The CompanY, was seen wearing T’nalak of the T’boli indigenous peoples during their performance at the Century Park Hotel Manila in April. Composed of the members Moy Ortiz, Annie Quintos, Cecile Bautista, Sweet Plantado, and Oj Mariano, the CompanY singers performed wearing the T’nalak ensemble of the […]
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4 Reasons Why Everyone Should Experience Aliwan Fiesta 2019
Aliwan Fiesta is an annual gathering of Philippine festivals that promotes Filipino art, culture, heritage, and ingenuity for the world to see. The annual 3-day Aliwan Fiesta which started on April 25 and ends on April 27 is organized by the Manila Broadcasting Company and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, in cooperation with the […]
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World’s best cliff divers adore El Nido, Palawan calling it a paradise
The beautiful scenery, clear blue waters, and towering limestone cliffs of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines were praised by the world’s best divers, putting the island in the global spotlight as the paradise stage for the 2019 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series which made its first-ever stop in the Philippines in mid-April. The […]
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Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis smitten by the Philippines
Four-time Olympic diving gold medalist Greg Louganis was in the Philippines for the season opener of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2019 and has declared the country as his favorite spot. Louganis was on official duty as the Sports Director of the World Series and came to El Nido, Palawan for the April […]
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El Nido, Palawan limestone towers set stage for renowned cliff diving World Series 2019
El Nido, Palawan will be the stage for the 11th Red Bull cliff diving world series on April 13, 2019. The free-fall diving competition that includes stunning acrobatics is coming to the Philippine island that has been acknowledged as one of the world’s best travel destinations including Conde Nast Traveler’s best island beaches choice. Red […]
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Benitez family’s MiraNila Heritage House opens to public as museum, library, and event venue
Heritage house MiraNila, owned by the Benitez family, is now open to museum-goers and library patrons. The Benitez ancestral home, declared a heritage house 8 years ago in April 2011 by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), also opened its doors as an event venue. Built in 1929 during the American period […]
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Manila travel spots sketches by Vin Quilop on showcase in Art Vancouver
Manila-based freelance artist Vincent “Vin” Quilop is set to showcase Manila’s travel spots as the only Filipino to participate in the upcoming Art Vancouver, Canada’s largest international art fair. The 25-year old artist was invited to exhibit his sketches and watercolor artwork alongside hundreds of artists from different parts of the world on April 25 […]
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Maureen Montagne places 1st runner up Miss Eco International in Cairo
Miss Philippines Maureen Montagne finished strong as first runner up in this year’s Miss Eco International pageant held in Cairo, Egypt. Montagne shared the stage with fellow Filipina 2018 Miss Eco International Cynthia Thomalla, the first Filipina to win the title, who turned over her crown to Miss Peru. Montagne made a strong showing on […]
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