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TALONG FESTIVAL. Residents and visitors watch performers of the street dance competition during the Talong Festival 2024 celebrations in Villasis town, Pangasinan on Friday (Jan. 19, 2024). This year’s festival, which was part of Villasis’ nine-day town fiesta, was made simpler this year due to budget constraints. (Screenshot from Bombo Radyo …

Juan “Johnny” Alcazaren (right) and multidisciplinary art unit Somatosonic (Christina Dy, Marco Ortiga and Tad Ermitaño) are among the featured artists at ALT Philippines 2024. (Photo release)  MANILA, Philippines — Five critically acclaimed artists, live performances, a silent auction and daily tours with an art curator are some of the …

A new documentary explores the weird and wonderful world of butts. Butts come in all shapes and sizes, but that’s not the half of it. In fact, the world of rear ends and anuses may surprise you. Butt Seriously, a documentary from The Nature of Things, explores this topic in …

Filipina actress Kiara Dario will play Gigi in the Manila run of “Miss Saigon.”/GMG Productions  MANILA, Philippines — The full cast of the upcoming Manila run of “Miss Saigon” has been announced, headlined by Filipino-Australians Abigail Adriano and Seann Miley Moore. Abigail and Seann were previously announced to portray Kim …

Billionaire Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Board Director of the country’s oldest conglomerate Ayala Corporation, has been conferred the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (For Church and Pope), the highest honor the Pope bestows upon a layperson. Ayala Corp. Director Fernando Zobel de Ayala receives Pope’s highest recognition for the laity  According …

A gigantic tumbler that purportedly keeps drinks cold even if it’s left in your burning car is the stainless steel status symbol of the moment. But sustainability advocates warn the waste the Stanley cup craze may create will last far longer than the trend itself.  Popular reusable cups may be …

Newly unredacted documents from New Mexico’s lawsuit against Meta underscore the company’s “historical reluctance” to keep children safe on its platforms, the complaint says. Recently unredacted complaint shows Meta aware of issues but dragged feet on addressing concerns. Newly unredacted documents from New Mexico’s lawsuit against Meta underscore the company’s …

Actress-host Dimples Romana believes that it’s okay to prevent yourself from posting everything on your social media  Actress Dimples Romana champions both mental well-being and proactive skincare. Inspired by her good friend Angel Locsin’s social media detox, Dimples pondered, “Wouldn’t it be wonderful to escape the public gaze and find joy without …

On reading and all that’s salty, bitter, sour, umami, and sweet in an unforgettable meal Images by the author LOS CUENTOS Reading John Cheever stories at cocktail hour at Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona  If I were to recommend a book I haven’t read from my 2023 stash, I’d go for The …

PLANT FEST. Guiguinto, Bulacan Mayor Agatha Cruz formally opens the 26th Halamanan Festival on Thursday (Jan. 18, 2024). The festival showcases Guiguinteños’ love for ornamental plants, decorative trees, and flowers which have become their source of livelihood. (Photo from Mayor Agay’s FB page) CITY OF MALOLOS – Thousands of tourists are drawn …