The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has unveiled a vibrant set of commemorative stamps and souvenir sheets featuring four of the Philippines’ most iconic festivals: Kadayawan, Panagbenga, Singkaban, and Sinulog. Discover how Filipino heritage comes to life in these stunning stamps featuring historic sites that shaped Asia’s first democracy. Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos said, “It […]
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LIST: National Literature Month Kicks Off in April with “Sikad Panitikan” Celebrations Across the Philippines
National Literature Month (NLM) 2025 is now in full swing with the theme “Sikad Panitikan: Kultura at Panitikan ng Kaunlaran,” honoring the role of literature in shaping Filipino identity and national growth. Held every April since Proclamation No. 968 was signed in 2015, the celebration is spearheaded by the National Commission for Culture and the […]
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UP Diliman Pailaw: Nearly A Decade of Art, Protest, and Enlightenment by Toym Leon Imao
The University of the Philippines Diliman campus glows tonight with the 2024 UP Lantern Parade, drawing multitudes to witness the much-anticipated celebration. Alongside the parade, the campus-wide “Pailaw” holiday lights and decorations illuminate the Academic Oval and the University Amphitheater, marking the festive season. Learn how the UP Lantern Parade has spotlighted key […]
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5 Must-See Philippine Festivals in June
The “Fiesta Month” of May is over yet the celebration continues in different parts of the country. Fun-loving Filipinos manage to always find reasons to showcase its culture and traditions. Fiestas and festivals in the Philippines are usually associated with religious traditions to deepen people’s faith. Various other festivals are celebrated to pay tribute: to […]
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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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