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Dinagyang Brings Iloilo Streets to Life
ILOILO CITY — In the first week of January, before the city fully wakes to its usual hum, Iloilo vibrates with a sound older than…
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The Dance of Devotion in Urban Manila
MANILA — On the third Sunday of January, Tondo wakes differently. For 2026, the pulse is even more profound; only months ago, the Vatican officially…
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Buling-Buling: Where Faith Moves in Rhythm
PANDACAN, MANILA — The streets of Pandacan wake early in the first week of September, though the town’s energy is measured, deliberate. Drums are tested…
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Where Faith Takes to the Street: The Enduring Pulse of Ati-Atihan
KALIBO, AKLAN — In the early days of January, before the crowds fully arrive, Kalibo wakes to a sound that seems older than the town…
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The January Current: Why the Philippines Dances at the Edge
CEBU CITY — The air in the Visayas this month does not just sit; it vibrates. It is January 2026, and the city is doing…
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Where Kapwa Shows Up: Indigenous Communities across Luzon, Seen and Served
In many parts of Luzon, help does not arrive quickly. Roads thin into footpaths, cell signals disappear, and communities learn to rely on one another…
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Why Hotels Are Following Filipinos South
For a long time, new hotels meant one thing: central business districts, airports, or far-flung resort towns. Today, the map looks different. Meetings happen beside…
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What 7,000 New Homes Could Mean for Filipino Families
When Pag-IBIG Fund entered into the Pag-IBIG Megawide housing partnership with Megawide Construction Corp. this December, the announcement carried a number that stood out: 7,143…
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Why Cravings Still Feels Like Christmas
There is a particular feeling that arrives with the holidays—one that has less to do with decorations and more to do with the table, especially…
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Flour Pot Opens in BGC—Built on Years, Not Hype
When Flour Pot opens its doors in Bonifacio Global City, it does so without fanfare, marking the Flour Pot BGC opening in a unique manner.…
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Pag-IBIG Fund Encourages Consistent Financial Participation
Many Filipino workers build financial stability through consistent action. They stay active in programs, use available services, and plan for long-term goals. As the year…
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When Male Pageantry Grows Up
For years, male pageantry in the Philippines has lived in a curious in-between—part spectacle, part proving ground, often misunderstood, occasionally dismissed. Beneath the stage lights…
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When “Honest Review Lang” Becomes Harmful: The Real Cost of Viral Food Criticism
There is a shadow hanging over the social media food…
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