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  Get Ready for Thrice the Adventure! Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Travel Sale Expo (TSE) is back for its third year, promising more surprises and exclusive deals on September 26-28 at the Megatrade Hall in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. The Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) and ONEKLIK made the exciting announcement during the 7th B2B Global Travel Exchange and Roadshow in Cebu City on July 16, 2025. This year's expo will feature the theme "Your Gateway ToThe World," showcasing around 200 exhibitors from the airline, hotel, tour, and cruise sectors, with unbeatable deals and discounts waiting for participants. "Travel is a powerful way to understand the world and its people. When we try new things and explore new places, we learn more about ourselves and view life in a new light. It's an opportunity to grow, learn, and create memories that will last a lifetime. So why not leap and explore the world? Discover new cultures, meet new people,...

  MANILA, Philippines — Four-term Senator Loren Legarda has been designated as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Culture and the Arts for the 20th Congress, reaffirming her longstanding commitment to cultural preservation and national identity. “I am honored by the trust of my colleagues and the Senate as an institution in choosing me to lead this important Committee. Through this Chairmanship, I am committed to deepening the understanding that our shared history, culture, and traditions, both tangible and intangible, are more than just markers of our identity. Arts and culture generate potential opportunities for development deserving of our utmost respect, protection, and promotion. ” Legarda said. A staunch and consistent champion of Philippine culture and the arts, Legarda has long led initiatives that elevate Filipino ingenuity on the global stage. She is the visionary and principal advocate behind the Philippines’ return to the Venice Biennale, the world’s most prestigio...

  The Film Development Council of the Philippines recently collaborated with internationally renowned mentors and industry professionals from FEST Film Lab to host a series of world-class filmmaking workshops at Seda Manila Bay in Parañaque City. The FDCP x FEST Film Lab 2025 program, which ran from July 12 to 17, was designed to elevate the skills of Filipino filmmakers through intensive, discipline-specific workshops. FDCP Chairman and CEO Jose Javier Reyes opened the event with his inspiring remarks, as he encouraged participants to challenge conventions and elevate local storytelling. FEST Film Lab Head Filipe Pereira followed with a welcome message, emphasizing the program’s inclusive vision and its goal to connect all sectors of the film ecosystem through expert mentorship. Oscar-nominated film editor Álex Rodríguez, known for “ Y Tu Mamá También”  (2001) and  “Children of Men”  (2006), shared his editing philosophy, focusing on narrative rhythm, structure...

  Filipino-Americans are finding new ways to reconnect with their roots—and for filmmaker Joel Nathan “Bani” Logroño, that journey is being told through animation. Appearing on The Chairman’s Report hosted by Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II, Logroño on Friday shared the origin and mission of The Filipino Story, a nonprofit initiative that started during the pandemic in the United States and now serves as a cultural touchstone for Filipino families abroad. “The Filipino Story… it’s just like a friend telling you what being Filipino is,” said Logroño. “It’s educational, but not necessarily that kind of academic language.” The initiative was born out of The Filipino School in San Diego, California, which once offered language and cultural classes for Filipino-American families. When the school closed during the pandemic, its founder, Filipino entrepreneur Tony Olaes, envisioned a new format inspired by The Bible Project, using animated storytellin...

  The Film Development Council of the Philippines, through its Academic Film Society, collaborated with the Philippine Association of Communication Educators and Mapúa University, for the FDCP x PACE Training the Teachers program this July. The training, held at the Mapúa University Makati campus, aimed to enhance the knowledge of media and communication educators in teaching film amid the rapidly evolving media landscape. The event brought together more than 130 educators from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao for a training on film appreciation and across various fields of film production. The initiative underscores the commitment of FDCP and PACE to elevate film education nationwide. The program started with the welcome and opening remarks from PACE President Mark Lester Del Mundo Chico, FDCP Technical Consultant for Academic Linkages Seymour Sanchez, and Mapúa University Board of Trustees member Yvonne Yuchengco. Chico highlighted the significance of this partnership, especially in ...

  Ni: Shaine Sorrosa Ibajay, Aklan- Isang kahanga-hangang tagumpay ang naiuwi ng mga batang manlalaro mula sa Jose Doromal Taekwondo Gym – Ibajay Branch matapos nilang makasungkit ng sunod-sunod na medalya sa ginanap na Taekwondo Competition noong Hulyo 19, sa Binarayan Sports Complex Gymnasium, San Jose, Antique. Nanguna sa listahan ng mga medalist si Justine Carl Perucho, 10 taong gulang at Grade 6 student ng St. Peter Parochial School, na nagtamo ng Gold Medal sa Poomsae category. Sa ilalim ng masusing pagsasanay sa J. Doromal Taekwondo Gym, ipinamalas ni Justine ang disiplina, pino at tamang porma, at matatag na determinasyon—na siyang nagdala sa kanya sa rurok ng tagumpay. Hindi lang si Justine ang nagningning. Ilan pa sa kanyang mga kasamahan sa Poomsae category na nakapag-uwi ng medalya ay sina: Poomsae Category – Avegail Solano – Silver Ardrich Raigne Lim – Silver Ysamiah Kyrie Enerio – Silver Jhon Anthony Aqueous Enerio – Silver Zeus Zein-Gie J. Casimero – Silver Lui...

  By: Christian Bables Just watched the first 2 episodes of the Filipino adaptation of It’s Okay to Not Be Okay… and as an actor, and more importantly, as someone who found healing in the original K-drama, I felt compelled to share this. The original series wasn’t just beautifully made, it was transformative. It cracked open difficult truths about trauma, emotional repression, and the need to be seen, all told through characters that were both complex and painfully human. That show personally helped me name wounds I didn’t even know I had. So naturally, I was both excited and protective, as a fan and as someone who was deeply moved by the series, coming into this local version. But tonight… I felt nothing but pride. From the first frame, it was clear. We didn’t just translate a story, we embodied it. We gave it our own soul, our own cultural texture. Ramdam mo ang lalim ng Filipino sensibility. The quiet strength, the internal battles, the way we carry pain with tenderness and humo...

  Ni: Shaine Sorrosa Ibajay, Aklan- Isang karangalan ang naiuwi ni Zeus Zein-Gie J. Casimero, estudyante ng Jose Doromal Taekwondo Gym – Ibajay Branch, matapos siyang magwagi ng silver medal sa Taekwondo competition na ginanap ngayong Hulyo 19 sa Binarayan Sports Complex Gymnasium, San Jose, Antique. Lumaban si Zeus bilang bahagi ng mga kinatawan ng kanilang training center. Sa kabila ng pagiging bago sa larangan ng taekwondo, ipinamalas niya ang husay, disiplina, at determinasyon sa laban, dahilan upang makamit ang ikalawang puwesto sa kanyang kategorya.   Ayon sa kanyang mga magulang, hindi rito nagtatapos ang kanyang paglalakbay sa taekwondo. Plano nilang isali si Zeus sa Municipal Meet, at kung papalarin ay makararating din siya sa Provincial Meet. Patuloy nila itong susuportahan upang lalo pang mapaunlad ang kanyang talento at pagmamahal sa isport.   Ang Jose Doromal Taekwondo Gym – Ibajay Branch ay patuloy na sumusuporta at nagsasanay ng mga kabataang may interes sa...

  By: Hensie Tumbagahan It took her 20 long years to find the courage and step onto the stage once again at America's Got Talent. The reason : She failed. When she was 11 years old, she didn't advance to the next round. She took the hit hard, constantly feeling restraint of other people's opinions about who she was. Yet, one thing remained true : she loved to sing. She loves singing, indeed! Failure is only proven when we stop claiming our dreams - when we let the words of the audience to take center stage rather than standing on it ourselves. For Jessica Sanchez, it was clear : "I know who I am." Gosh, she possesses a powerful voice, and not just a singing voice; it's the voice of courage. What are you going to do to make your younger self proud of your adult version? Watch her performance here : https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Fceb3b5qB/

  By: Cyril Cabrerra OZAMIZ CITY, Philippines – Against a backdrop of relentless rain and unwavering spirit, the Perangat Ozamiz Festival 2025 cemented itself as the city’s most historic and empowering cultural celebration to date. Held on July 16 in commemoration of Ozamiz City’s 77th Charter Anniversary and the Feast of Nuestra Señora dela Concepcion y del Triunfo de la Cruz de Migpangi, the festival turned city streets into living stages for Subanen-inspired rituals, youth-led performances, and a celebration of community identity. A cultural proclamation eleven contingents from barangays and schools across Ozamiz painted the city with motion and color through Subanen-themed street dances, ritual dramatizations, and vibrant musical showcases. The highlight? The Ritual Showdown and Festival Queen Coronation, which drew hundreds despite the inclement weather. But what truly set this year apart wasn’t just the artistry—it was the prize fund, which was tripled for the first time in f...

  Senator Loren Legarda today emphasized the urgency of climate action in the country, as climate change could cost the Philippines significant losses in life and in the economy. “It previously reported that between 2014 and 2023, nearly 43 million Filipinos were displaced due to disasters. By 2030, the projected cost of productivity loss here in the Philippines from extreme heat alone could reach P466 billion annually,” Legarda pointed out during the launch of the ACT Local Programme in Sibalom, Antique. The World Risk Index named the Philippines as the most-at-risk country due to climate change in the world for the 16th straight year, due to frequent and destructive storms. If the country continues to display inaction in responding to the problem, climate change could wipe away 13% in the gross domestic product by 2040. She also reminded the role of local government units in being proactive in helping out their constituents as the point of contact during natural calamities. Becau...

  “I prefer to be alive, so I'm cautious about taking risks.” —Werner Herzog By Alex P. Vidal DO we really need another world boxing crown? Why not if it will catapult the Philippines back to limelight? But do we need to sacrifice a national crown for that additional world crown? Of course not. Manny Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs) is the Philippines’ national crown, a sports treasure who has been inducted into boxing’s Hall of Fame on June 8, 2025. It should have been enough. Being enshrined in the Hall of Fame is already worth more than another world crown at this stage of Pacquiao’s life. But the story did not end there. The 46-year-old former Philippine senator will climb back the ring to face 30-year-old Mario Barrios (29-2-1, 18 KOs) for the 12-round WBC welterweight belt at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on July 19, 2025. The former eight-division titlist from Saranggani province in Mindanao retired from prizefighting after losing to Yordenis Ugas (27-6, 12 KOs) by 12-rou...