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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 …

Windsor, Ont.-born photographer Brandon Broderick drives tens of thousands of kilometres each year, crisscrossing the backwoods of British Columbia and capturing photos of beautiful, but elusive, wild animals. All of that hard work has paid off, as he was named Canadian Geographic’s Photographer of the Year for 2023.  Windsor, Ont.-born …

Bicol’s hidden gem is the region’s very first artisan chocolate MEET THE CACAO MASTER Crave Cacao Orchard CEO Lala Escober Ourandik  In the realm of impromptu escapades, it’s often those spontaneous journeys that weave the most captivating memories. A recent unplanned bumpy road trip, accompanying our aunt, was when serendipity …

INT’L RECOGNITION. The National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio in Sto. Tomas, Batangas in this Dec. 1, 2020 photo. The shrine pays homage to Saint Padre Pio, who is known for his gift of healing. (Photo courtesy of the Sto. Tomas, Batangas City Tourism Office) MANILA – The National Shrine of Saint Padre …

In Aklan, weavers use wooded upright pedal loom with two or four-foot operated bamboo treadles for weaving  Everything starts with the cultivation of the Red Spanish pineapple cultivar. Locally called as pinya Bisaya, this variety of pineapple is grown in the backyards and large farms, not just for consumption, but …

Why we are willing to spend on overseas concerts At a Glance All these concerns fade away the minute I step into the venue, the minute the stage lights come to life, and the moment my favorite artists greet us before the opening song ONE LAST TIME The TXT members …

BUILDING SOLUTIONS. Holcim Philippines President and Chief Operating Officer Horia Adrian leads Tuesday (Jan. 16, 2024) the opening of the company’s first innovation hub facility in the country in their Davao City plant. The facility showcases sustainable building solutions and is a co-creation lab to accelerate worldwide low-carbon, circular, and energy-efficient …

The submission deadline is until Jan. 31, 2024 SM Supermalls’ Vice President for Corporate Marketing Grace Magno, Zonta International Foundation for Women District 17 Ambassador Armita Rufino, Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (ZCME) Past President Maritess Pineda, Zonta International Past President Olivia Ferry, ZCME Vice President Joanne Zapanta-Andrada, BDO …

Bhive offers space where travellers can chill and relax  It is not a home for bees, although the Bhive boutique hotel immediately feels like a warm embrace. No-frills travelers will fall in love with the establishment at Taft North, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. A cross between a cozy bed and breakfast …

Open a US dollar account: start the year right and finally make it happen! (EastWest / Release)  MANILA, Philippines — Still putting together your final list of New Year’s resolutions for 2024? Do not forget to include concrete steps that you plan to take to ensure your financial stability not …