Category: TOURISM
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CFO teams up with iPBA to provide free legal aid for Non-Resident Filipinos
Pasay City – The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and International Pro Bono Alliance (iPBA) formalized on May 12, 2026 their partnership to make legal assistance more accessible to Filipino migrants and their families. CFO Chairperson, Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II led the MOU signing, emphasizing how this collaboration will support overseas Filipinos, particularly those…
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PAPI Courtesy Call Strengthens Ties with Aklan Leaders
KALIBO, AKLAN – A meaningful and productive courtesy call was held between the officers of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) and key leaders of Aklan, further strengthening collaboration between the media sector and local government units. Leading the delegation were PAPI Chairman Nelson S. Santos and PAPI Vice President for Visayas Giecel…
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Scribbles of discontent: Graffiti and banyulatin as works of literature
By: Danika Geronimo, Ateneo de Manila University Research Communications Photo: c/o Clem Onojeghuo via Pexels The law often dismisses graffiti as “destruction,” “anarchy,” or even as mere “dirt.” But new research from the Ateneo de Manila University’s Filipino Department reveals what laws may not: that graffiti can be seen as works of literature emerging from…
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‘BIDA Community Run’ drives support for school kits nationwide
Volunteers of I am MAD (Making A Difference) Volunteers, Inc., along with partners and supporters, gathered before sunrise along Bayshore Avenue at the SM Mall of Asia Complex for the first-ever BIDA (Bigay Ayuda) Eskwela Community Run, an initiative that combines fitness and volunteerism to support education. The run aims to raise donations for the “Bag of Dreams,”…
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DOST, Intramuros launch PH-made electric ‘e-tranvia’ for heritage tourism
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MANILA, Philippines — In a move toward sustainable transport and heritage tourism, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the Intramuros Administration (IA), officially unveiled the country’s first Filipino-engineered all-electric tourist transport vehicle, or “e-tranvia,” on March 19 in Intramuros, Manila. The 18-seater, low-speed, battery-electric vehicle is designed to navigate the historic…
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Lantern Festival and International Women’s Day Celebration Held at Bahay Tsinoy Museum
MANILA, Philippines — The Lantern Festival and International Women’s Day celebration was successfully held on March 6 at the Bahay Tsinoy Museum in Manila through the auspices of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines. The event brought together guests and foreign delegates to celebrate Chinese culture while honoring the important…
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PHACTO backs cultural tourism through 13th Pulilan Mandala International Art Festival
CITY OF MALOLOS – As one of the festival’s steadfast institutional partners, the Provincial History, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Office (PHACTO) gave their full support during the media launch of the 13th Pulilan Mandala International Art Festival last February 20, 2026 held at the 2F, IT Zone of SM Center Pulilan to reaffirm their strong and sustained…
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Bringing local and overseas job opportunities to the public; PGB conducts 2026 Job Fair on Ople Day
Photo: EMPLOYMENT SECURED. Provincial Public Employment Service Office Head Engr. Egbert R. Robles, together with Eugene Santos, one of the jobseekers hired-on-the-spot by NCT Transnational Corp. as a Promo Assistant during the 2026 Ople Day Job Fair (Local and Overseas Employment), held today at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of Malolos, Bulacan, in…
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Bustos town ignites cultural pride with the kick-off of the 16th Minasa Festival
CITY OF MALOLOS – The Municipality of Bustos officially commenced the 16th iteration of the Minasa Festival earlier today at the BMA Park in Bustos, Bulacan, transforming the local landmark into a vibrant stage for culture, unity, and economic prosperity with the theme “Minasa ng pagkakaisa, Tagumpay ng bawat isa!” Serving as a powerful tribute…
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Kärcher Philippines, National Museum team up to refresh GOMBURZA National Monument
IN PHOTO: PARTNERSHIP FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION. Kärcher strengthens its commitment to heritage conservation with the turnover of advanced cleaning equipment to the National Museum of the Philippines, supporting long-term preservation of national treasures. In photo (L–R): Valerio Perucci, Regional President for ASEAN, South Korea, Taiwan, and Bangladesh, Kärcher; Atty. Ma. Rosenne M. Flores-Avila, Deputy Director-General…