Category : Cultural Exchange


Angeles City Kicks Off National Arts Month Celebration

Angeles City inaugurated its National Arts Month festivities with a vibrant opening ceremony at Plaza Angel, featuring performances and speeches to promote cultural heritage and artistic expression among residents.

Cebu Opens Art Exhibit for National Arts Month

The Cebu Provincial Government launched a month-long art exhibit at the Provincial Hall, featuring local artists and diverse works to celebrate National Arts Month and support Cebuano creativity.

Tartanilla: From Daily Transport to Cultural Exhibit

A reflection on how Cebu's iconic tartanilla has shifted from practical transportation to a staged cultural symbol, questioning the authenticity of heritage preservation in modern tourism frameworks.

Cebu National Arts Month 2026 Events

Cebu Province and City launch a month-long celebration for National Arts Month in February 2026, featuring exhibitions, contests, and cultural performances.

Basilan's Historic Presence Affirmed Through Antique Map Launch

The launch of the Murillo Bulletin Basilan Issue in Zamboanga City, featuring the 1875 Carta General del Archipelago, highlights Basilan's strategic role in Philippine maritime history and aims to correct negative narratives with credible historical evide

Tondo Santo Niño Church to Become Minor Basilica in May

The Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño in Tondo, Manila, is scheduled to be declared a Minor Basilica on May 11, 2026, led by Apostolic Nuncio Charles John Brown and Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula.

Bacolor Honors Father of Capampangan Literature

Bacolor officials and Kapampangan poet laureates led ceremonies marking the 159th birth anniversary of Juan Crisostomo Soto, celebrating his literary legacy and cultural impact.

Cape Town Dog Museum Sparks Philippine Museum Ideas

A visit to Cape Town's Dog Museum reveals how small, passion-driven spaces can powerfully tell stories. This experience prompts reflection on creating similar niche museums in the Philippines, celebrating local dog breeds and stories.

Sinulog Festival Featured on New BSP Commemorative Coin

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas honors Cebu's Sinulog Festival with a special commemorative coin as part of its Pista sa Pilipinas series, celebrating the nation's rich cultural traditions through collectible legal tender.

CIC Stages 'The King and I' Musical for Charity

Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion and its alumni association present Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'The King and I' in a limited run in 2026, with proceeds aiding community engagement and school recovery efforts.

WeCare Foundation's Journey from EDSA to Education

Founded after the EDSA Revolution, the WeCare Foundation began with civic volunteers leading Cebu's local government. Now led by President Ramon Sebastian, it supports scholarships and fosters community through nostalgic fellowship gatherings.

Sinulog sa Topeka 2026 Sets Record Attendance in Kansas

Over 500 Filipino-Americans from across the U.S. gathered in Topeka, Kansas for Sinulog sa Topeka 2026, marking the largest turnout since the festival's inception. Organizers celebrated community unity and devotion to Sto. Niño.

Sinulog sa Topeka 2026 Draws 500 in Kansas Celebration

Sinulog sa Topeka 2026 in Kansas, USA, brought together nearly 500 devotees of Señor Santo Niño for a vibrant festival of faith, unity, and Filipino heritage, featuring street dancing and community feasting.

MJ Cuenco Avenue Renaming Sparks Historical Debate

The renaming of Calle delos Martires to MJ Cuenco Avenue in 1964 continues to stir debate, balancing Mariano Jesus Cuenco's political legacy against honoring Spanish-era martyrs in Cebu.

USJ-R SHS Hosts Japanese Students for Cultural Exchange

University of San Jose-Recoletos Senior High School welcomed 27 Japanese students from Sapporo Kiyota High School for a week-long English Language Learning Program and cultural immersion, featuring traditional Filipino games and homestay experiences.

Sinulog Grand Parade 2026 Live Coverage in Cebu

Experience the vibrant Sinulog Grand Parade 2026 live from Cebu City Sports Center on January 18, featuring colorful performances and devotion. Join our coverage with major sponsors.

Suling's Tale: Faith, Healing, and Loss in Cebu

In San Fernando, Cebu, Suling navigates a world of environmental change, community tension, and personal tragedy as she cares for her sister Milagros, a healer whose pagan practices clash with local Christian beliefs, leading to a haunting encounter and d

Seda Cebu Art Exhibit and Local Celebrations Showcase Culture

Seda Ayala Center Cebu launched the 'Mugna Sa Pagtuo Ug Kalig-on' art exhibit featuring Sto. Niño artifacts and earthquake-damaged church photos. Meanwhile, Chocolate Queen Raquel Choa celebrated her 50th birthday, and Waterfront Hotel's Gondola restauran

Mayor Zamora Praises Sinulog's Faith, Culture, and Unity

San Juan Mayor and LCP President Francis Zamora describes his first Sinulog experience as a profound encounter with faith, culture, and inter-city unity, highlighting the devotion during the seaborne procession in Cebu.

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