Before the holiday spirit ramps up, Halloween rears its spooky head for ghoulish and extremely fun activities. Halloween is celebrated on October 31st, one of the most popular holidays worldwide. However, it has only been in more recent years that the holiday began to make traction in the Philippines. Even so, Filipinos have embraced and celebrated the holiday and now spend Halloween night with...
United Nations Day: Honoring the UN's Role in Global Stability In a world constantly grappling with pressing global challenges, the United Nations has remained a beacon of hope, unity, and stability since its inception in 1945. As we approach United Nations Day 2023, we are all called upon to reflect on the organization's unwavering commitment to fostering peace, promoting human rights, and...
Philippine Concerts in 2023 You Shouldn’t Miss After a long hiatus from crowds, concerts, and big events, your favorite international music artists are finally back on track to grace the Philippine arenas with heart-stopping performances and music concerts to delight their Filipino fans. More lenient restrictions have allowed people to finally bring back the fun of singing their hearts out while...
Family Fun Run: Families with their fur babies came together for a community-driven fun-run. The streets of Iloilo City came alive as Vista Land, the Philippines' leading integrated property developer recently celebrated its 23rd anniversary with a month-long extravaganza of events and activities. The vibrant festivities, spanning from charity pet shows to grand caravans, sparked joyful celebrations in...
OFW Opportunities: 7 Most In-Demand Jobs Abroad Today Working overseas or seeking employment abroad has become a significant part of the Filipino experience. Countless Filipinos leave their home country and ventured beyond their homeland to find work opportunities in various countries worldwide for decades to give their families back home better opportunities and better life. This phenomenon,...
From Warnings to Action: Examining the Philippines' Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies The Philippines belongs to the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area lining the Pacific Ocean where volcanic eruptions and earthquakes often occur. Year by year, the Philippines experiences a growing disaster risk. Data from the World Bank show that about 60 percent of the Philippines' land area and 74 percent of...
All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day (also called All Hallows Day) are universally celebrated. It's celebrated in many Christian faiths, including Roman Catholic Churches, United Methodist Church, Protestant Churches and other Protestant denominations, Lutheran Churches, Eastern Orthodox Church, and many other Eastern Christianity, to name a few. Some cultures also have their own iterations of these...
Gateway to the Sugar-Rich Negros Occidental Bacolod is celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and dynamic festivals, most notably the Masskara Festival, which fills the streets with dazzling masks, colorful costumes, and lively music every October. As the gateway to the sugar-rich region of Negros, Bacolod offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities, making it a captivating...
Aside from going trick or treating with either your whole family or your friends, one of the best ways to bring out the halloween spirit is by watching horror or spooky movies, another halloween tradition that most people do. Kids will have a long weekend this coming All Saints Day. There will be Halloween parties, visits to the cemetery, exchanging scariest story, and joining trick-or-treat...
Camella Bataan | National Family Day A celebration steeped in love, togetherness, and cherished traditions, National Family Day is a heartwarming occasion that resonates deeply with communities across the Philippines. In Camella, the nation's largest homebuilder, it is a time for families within its thriving communities to unite, fortify bonds, and forge unforgettable memories. Camella recently...
