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MANILA, Philippines — The Minor Basilica of the Jesus Nazareno or the Saint John the Baptist Parish, more popularly known as the Quiapo Church, has officially been declared a National Shrine. Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula was among those who officially formally revealed the Quiapo Church’s new status, making it the 29th National …

Chris and Marlene are making significant contributions to help the Filipino community in achieving their American dream How Chris Wycoco’s financial expertise and Marlene Gonzalez’s immigration insight help Filipinos in achieving their American dream A lot of Filipinos are making strides not only in their homeland but also in different …

Secretary Department of Tourism Christina Garcia Frasco (PNA file photo by Yancy Lim) MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is set to host the largest platform for the diving community, Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX), from Feb. 23 to 25, 2024 at the World Trade Center (WTC) in Pasay City. In …

Take a refreshing dip in Maira-ira (Blue Lagoon) in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte  Ditch the revenge travel hangovers of 2023, for 2024 whispers of deeper connections and soul-searching journeys. Travel experts at Booking.com predict a shift towards experiences that spark self-discovery and establish meaningful bonds. In other words, it’s time to …

Here are some of our favorite collections from the latest season of couture week Fashion is definitely a form of art. While many tend to forget that, Paris continues to remind everyone about it with its bi-annual fair, where fashion houses and designers present their most imaginative collections. This year’s …

At the grand draw, from left: Val Khodaverdi, Rustan’s VP of Store Operations; Khalid Aljaaheri, Consul General of UAE; Zenaida Tantoco, Rustan’s Chairman and CEO; Saeed Miran, Emirates Country Manager; Edsel Lingon, DTI representative; and Michael Huang, Rustan’s SVP/Photo release  MANILA, Philippines — Rustan’s recently gave its shoppers a rare …

Corso Como 88 boasts spacious and luxurious shelving of European brands of bags  What better way to elevate your style than by stepping into a one-stop haven for all things Italian and luxurious? Corso Como 88, a multi-brand boutique renowned for its exquisite collection of Italian and European labels, recently …

Before watching The Boy and the Heron, don’t miss out on these animated classics At a Glance Animators can only draw from their own experiences of pain, and shock, and emotions. — Hayao Miyazaki Hayao Miyazaki, the brilliant mind behind Studio Ghibli, recently came out of retirement to create another …

Dinagyang Festival/Rafael R. Zulueta  MANILA, Philippines — Three major festivals honoring the Sto. Niño, or the Image of the Child Jesus, take place in January. In a way, they serve as the opening salvo to another year replete with festivals in the Philippines. Two of them take place simultaneously — …

Saving the environment starts in our homes Caring for the environment has become a priority in recent years, ushering in a new wave of conscious buyers in the market. More people have begun to factor in the sustainability efforts of companies before making their purchases. And with good cause, after …