For the second-straight time, San Carlos City in Negros Occidental bagged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Clean Tourist City badge. The Western Visayas city announced on November 28 its repeat achievement as the recipient of the “ASEAN Clean Tourist City” award that is given to encourage nation-members to be competitive in their tourism […]
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Negros’ Wala Usik school canteen uses bamboo mugs & coconut bowls
A school canteen in Negros is championing “Wala Usik” (Hiligaynon for “zero-waste” or “nothing-is-wasted”) and is using mugs made of bamboo, bowls from coconut shells, and plates from banana leaves. With these alternative dining utensils, Bulata National High School (BNHS) in Cauayan, Negros Occidental promotes a plastic-free culture among its more than 400 students and […]
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Filipino rum Don Papa’s cheers London pubs
Don Papa Rum has made its way to the United Kingdom, conquering the British taste buds while spreading the spirit of Pinoy pride! The Filipino rum has landed in pubs all over the city of London and showcases not just the Philippine flavour but the Filipino culture itself. Don Papa is served in three of […]
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Google doodle colourful masks celebrate Bacolod’s 39th MassKara Festival
Google’s Doodle today marks the 39th anniversary of the MassKara Festival in the Philippines, a popular celebration known for its vibrant masks, feathers, costumes (like the one’s seen in today’s Doodle) and dancing on the streets.
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Kanlaon Volcano’s La Castellana town immortalized in new commemorative stamps
A rural town at the base of the Kanlaon Volcano is featured on the new commemorative stamps released by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost).
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Negrense furniture maker bags Asian award in Thailand
Christina Borromeo-Gaston, a furniture designer based in Negros, has been selected as the Philippine awardee at the ASEAN Selections 2017 in Thailand.
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Cherie Gil, “Mana” win Madrid Film Festival top prize
Cherie Gil was awarded the Best Lead Actress in a Foreign Language Film at the 2015 Madrid International Film Festival for her work
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