by Atom L. Pornel | Sep 7, 2025 | Good Show
Just a month after the successful Sublian Festival in July, I found myself back in Batangas City—this time, for their much-anticipated folk dance competitions. It was a short trip, just an overnight stay, yet a meaningful one for someone like me who holds heritage,...
by Atom L. Pornel | Jul 29, 2025 | Good Travel
Not even the rain and southwest monsoon could stop the Sublian Festival held from July 21 to 23, 2025, in Batangas City. This 38-year-old festival began in 1988 under the leadership of the late city mayor Eduardo Dimacuha, in celebration of Batangas City’s founding...
by Atom L. Pornel | Jul 21, 2025 | Good Travel
Batangas City in Southern Luzon is once again in full festive spirit as it prepares to culminate the month-long Sublian Festival on July 23—a cherished celebration rooted in the Batangueños’ deep devotion to their patron, Mahal na Poong Sto. Niño. Find out why...
by Atom Pornel | Jun 28, 2021 | Good Show
Filipino folk dancer Eric Solano of Parangal Dance Company is set to showcase the Philippines in three folklore festivals in Bulgaria. The California-based artistic director shares the exciting news on June 25, 2021, about his participation in the 25th edition of the...
by Atom Pornel | Aug 19, 2020 | Good Show
Parangal Dance Company showcased Maranao dances when it once again represented the Philippines at the web edition of the Dorin Oancea 2020 International Folk Dance Festival in Romania. The Federation of International Dance Festivals (FIDAF) and Dorul Art Company...
