For Filipinos who are unable to attend dawn Masses in person, many churches across the Philippines are offering Simbang Gabi livestreams through Facebook and YouTube. Simbang Gabi, also known as Misa de Gallo, is the traditional nine-day Christmas novena celebrated from December 16 to 24, leading up to Christmas Day. Below is a list of churches […]
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PHLPost Launches Colorful Festival Stamps Celebrating Filipino Culture and Heritage
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has unveiled a vibrant set of commemorative stamps and souvenir sheets featuring four of the Philippines’ most iconic festivals: Kadayawan, Panagbenga, Singkaban, and Sinulog. Discover how Filipino heritage comes to life in these stunning stamps featuring historic sites that shaped Asia’s first democracy. Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos said, “It […]
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EcoWaste Coalition, Miss Earth Queens Promote Waste-Free Undas with “Cemetiquette” Tips
The EcoWaste Coalition, joined by Miss Earth beauty queens from ten countries, is urging Filipinos to observe Undas 2024 in an environmentally responsible way. Launching their “Zero Waste Undas 2024” campaign with the theme “Kalinisan sa huling hantungan, Igalang ang kalikasan (Cleanliness in the Final Resting Place, Respect Nature),” they gathered at the Manila North […]
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Hawaii theatre group pays homage to Filipino culture
A youth theatre group based in Honolulu, Hawaii is staging a play celebrating the many rich Filipino cultural traditions.
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Fil-Am students keep Pinoy culture & folklore alive in U.S.
Filipino culture has chock-full of stories and superstitions about spirits and fairies that are passed down from generation to generation.
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