The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, under the Department of Tourism (DOT), successfully concluded the Albay leg of its Community-Based Tourism (CBT) Marketing Enhancement Program. This initiative, in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Albay and DOT Region V, aimed to empower local communities with skills in digital marketing, content creation, and sustainable tourism practices. […]
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Ryan Cayabyab Awards Honor Filipino Music Icons Celeste Legaspi and Odette Quesada
The Pinoy Playlist Music Festival (PPMF) 2024 proudly celebrates Filipino music excellence with the Ryan Cayabyab Awards on January 16, 2025, at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC Arts Center. This special event honors two legendary figures in the Philippine music industry: Celeste Legaspi and Odette Quesada. Discover the incredible legacy of Pinoy music and […]
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Philippines Showcases World-Class Destinations at ASEAN Tourism Forum in Malaysia
The Philippines is set to showcase its world-class tourism offerings at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2025, happening from January 15 to 20 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and the Department of Tourism (DOT), this event highlights the Philippines’ leadership in the ASEAN tourism landscape. Discover how the Philippines […]
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Rommel Padillo Serrano Champions Filipino Heritage with Stunning Spanish Colonial-Themed Weddings
Rommel Padillo Serrano, a choreographer, theater performer, and production stylist, is bringing Filipino history and culture to life through breathtaking heritage-inspired weddings. Recently, Serrano captivated audiences with his Spanish colonial-themed wedding designed for Kelvin dela Cruz and Maria Isabel Formigones, held at the iconic San Agustin Church in Intramuros. The event, which featured authentic period […]
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Discover Over 300 Filipino Artists at the Pinoy Playlist Music Festival 2024 in BGC
The much-awaited Pinoy Playlist Music Festival (PPMF) 2024 is set to take center stage as the musical highlight of BGC Passionfest 2024. This year’s festival, running from November 15 to December 1, celebrates the theme “Tuloy ang Musika, Tulay ng Buhay” (Music Continues, A Bridge of Life). With passions as bridges as the overarching theme, […]
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Aliwan Fiesta Photo Contest Celebrates Filipino Culture Through Winning Shots
The Aliwan Fiesta 2024 Photography Competition is set to award its winners on September 20, celebrating Filipino creativity and cultural heritage through stunning photographs captured by talented photographers across the country. This year’s competition, open to amateur and professional photographers, featured images from the Philippines’ grand festival held from June 27 to 29. Contestants were […]
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Kawit Parish Marks 400 Years of Evangelization, Celebrates First Year as Diocesan Shrine | Ahnnie Sarile
The Kawit Parish, now officially recognized as the Sanctuario Diocesano y Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Maria Magdalena, has reached a significant milestone, commemorating 400 years of evangelization by the Catholic faith. This historic parish in Cavite, the site of the declaration of Philippine Independence from Spain in 1898, celebrated its first anniversary as a Diocesan […]
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Kawit Parish Celebrates 400 Years With Grand Magdalenean Procession | Ahnnie Sarile
What is the next anticipated event in Kawit, Cavite, after the Philippine Independence Day? Kawit Parish, also known as the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Mary Magdalene, is celebrating its 400 Years of Evangelization with a Grand Magdalenean Procession on June 15, 2024. I interviewed Angelo Jarin Aguinaldo from the Committee on 400 Years […]
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Filipino Flavors Take Center Stage in Netflix Original Series ‘Replacing Chef Chico’
Netflix’s first Filipino Original series, “Replacing Chef Chico,” starring Piolo Pascual, Alessandra de Rossi, and Sam Milby, has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique focus on Filipino cuisine.
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How Cebu’s New National Museum is Keeping Local Heritage Alive
Cebuanos can now immerse themselves in the island’s breathtaking art, eye-opening history, and unique flora and fauna at the newly opened National Museum of the Philippines (NMP)-Cebu.
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Carmela Laylo dons MUSA Fabrics on New York City fashion show | PSTV5+
In this episode, Direk Rene chats with Mrs. Universe New Zealand Carmela Evora Laylo about being a MUSA Fabrics Ambassadress at the New York City fashion show.
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Filipino Asian Seniors Chess Champion Jose Efren Bagamasbad | PSTV5+
In this episode, Direk Rene chats with newly minted Asian Seniors Chess Champion Jose Efren Bagamasbad from the Philippines.
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