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ROXAS CITY – The Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City has been awarded as the Best Festival for the Visayas of the Philippine LEAF Awards. TRIBU Pan-ay of Fort San Pedro National High School is the winner of the main competition of the 2024 Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City.  (Tara Yap) …

FESTIVAL OPENING. Bacolaodiat Festival chair John Stephen Sy (center) with (from left) Bacolod City Councilors Al Victor Espino, Jason Villarosa, Cindy Rojas, Claudio Jesus Puentevella and Jude Thaddeus Sayson, and Bacolaodiat Inc. board member Alfredo Barcelona light incense sticks during the opening of the 2024 Bacolaodiat Festival Friday afternoon (Feb. …

The ‘Mindful Movement Class’ aims to help participants learn more about the ancient Chinese martial art  Sunshine Place introduces its latest offering, the “Mindful Movement Class,” featuring seasoned instructor Irene Chia, where participants can delve into the enriching world of Tai Chi. Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art renowned …

For years, pineapple on pizza topped the list of the worst food crimes one could commit in Naples, Italy, where pizza was born. That is, until one brave Neapolitan pizzaiolo decided to introduce his own version, triggering a heated national debate.  Curiosity compels Italian pizza maker to experiment with controversial …

Financial preparedness has become not just a goal but a survival skill that you must learn, and there is no better time to start your journey towards financial freedom than now that another Chinese New Year is upon us. MANILA, Philippines — These days, when pandemics just happen and catch …

LIFESTYLE CHANGE. Dr. Mechelle Palma, president of the Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine, advocates for a change in lifestyle as the cheapest and effective way to prevent cancer and other lifestyle-related diseases. In a media interview, she said around 189 Filipinos out of 100,000 may have cancer, with breast as …

Book reviews on “Gaslight,” “The Year of the Locust,” “The Mantis,” “The Frozen River,” “After World,” and “Hide and Seek.” This month, let’s explore the latest in crime fiction from all over the globe, and then do some historical sleuthing, and get engrossed in new sci-fi – one with a …

Opening herself up to dating after breast cancer and reconstructive surgery made Victoria Cassidy vulnerable to heartbreak. But she found her way to love and happiness, with someone who saw her as whole and complete.  I saw myself as a survivor, but some men only saw me as half a …

The American pop star donned five stunning looks at the 66th edition of the Grammys Nobody is having the time of their lives at the 66th Grammy Awards more than Miley Cyrus. And to mark the occassion, the American singer donned not just one but five stunning looks that, until …

Contemporary artist Leeroy New (standing, center) unveils his latest work, a 132-meter installation titled ‘Flight of the Lucky Wood Dragon,’ made of different indigenous materials and displayed at Lucky Chinatown Mall on Monday, a few days before the Chinese New Year. New is joined by Lucky Chinatown General Manager Nori …