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It’s a Wednesday evening at the University of Toronto, and the sounds of silence collide with a few hushed whispers in the corridors of the Faculty of Music. At least until a classroom comes to life with the awe-inspiring echoes of We Shall Overcome. Unique university course blends songs of …

Watch on You Tube: ‘Bahay Kubo’ (Video by Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo)  MANILA, Philippines — The world-famous Tabernacle Choir staged the first night of its concert with guest Filipina artists Lea Salonga and Ysabelle Cuevas, and two additional Filipino choir members, last night at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay …

The iconic Universal Studios Singapore has six themed zones with rides for thrill-seekers  Soon, Swifties from around the world will flock to the streets of the Lion City for the Eras Tour. While the concert is the main event, it’s not the only experience to enjoy. Klook, the top travel …

FROM LEFT: Deputy Speaker Philip Ramos, GMA Network’s Joseph T. Francia, and Assemblymember Steven Raga  For invaluable contributions to the Filipino community in New York State and throughout the United States, Feb. 27 was declared GMA Network Day in the Great State of New York. The proclamation was bestowed by …

Co-Lab serves as cozy space for coffee enthusiasts hoping to find a place for productivity and leisure  At first glance, one might mistake Co-Lab for a studio catering to content creators and social media personalities for their online works, but no, it’s actually a coffee shop. Co-Lab is a hotspot …

How you can experience serenity on your next visit to Laguna When you get into a hotel room, you lock the door, and you know there is a secrecy, there is a luxury, there is fantasy. There is comfort. There is reassurance. — Diane von Furstenberg Often when we think …

A choir member with a Filipino background is among the around 400 singers and orchestra members performing for the Tabernacle Choir’s first ever Philippine concert/Photo release  MANILA, Philippines — Following a successful and viral performance with The Tabernacle Choir in December 2022, acclaimed Filipina Broadway singer and actress Lea Salonga …

The main lantern called ‘Dragon Comes to Taiwan’ drew awe with its height of 18 meters, and a total height of 22 meters, including the base at the ongoing Taiwan Lantern Festival in host city Tainan from February 24 to March 10, 2024. (Philstar.com / Kathleen A. Llemit)  TAINAN, Taiwan …

BAGUIO CITY – Eight Persons with Autism (PWA) put to test their years of photography training during the Baguio Flower Festival (Panagbenga) during the weekend. The eight PWA were accredited by the Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Inc. (BFFFI) and granted access to vantage locations during the street dance competition and floral …

Cosplayer Een Mercado joins Bea Chu in one episode of the latest season of ‘Next Upgrade’  Every new year almost always marks a change — or better yet, an upgrade. When it comes to the Filipinos’ way of living, trends point to more homes adopting smart technology in and out …