The Turumba Festival in Pakil, Laguna is the Philippines’ longest uninterrupted religious festival, rooted in a 1788 Marian tradition that blends devotion, dance, history, and cultural resilience. Read more »
Filipino-American cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history at the 98th Academy Awards by becoming the first woman to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography. Read more »
25 years after the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003), landfill failures in Rizal and Cebu are forcing the Philippines to reconsider its ban on incineration and explore waste-to-energy solutions. Read more »
Three books by and about Mindanao have been recognized at the 43rd National Book Awards, highlighting the region’s rich history and culture. The awards, announced by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC), honored 30 titles across 30 categories. Read more »
Nueva Vizcaya is primed to get a significant upgrade in its rural infrastructure as the Department of Agriculture (DA) allocates P255 million for farm-to-market roads (FMR) in the 2026 national budget. Read more »
Chinese New Year 2026 is fast approaching, and communities that follow the Lunar calendar are preparing to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, a year believed to bring passion, bold decisions, and fresh beginnings. Read more »
