Category: Arts & Culture

U.S. Embassy hosts regional workshop on combating cultural property trafficking

MANILA | May 13, 2026 — The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines convened law enforcement officials and cultural heritage specialists from ASEAN member states for the workshop “Combating Cultural Property Trafficking in Southeast Asia” held from May 5 to 8 at the Ayala Museum in Makati City.    Funded by the U.S. Department of State… Read More U.S. Embassy hosts regional workshop on combating cultural property trafficking

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Subic dishes out flavorful weekends by the beach

By E.H. Edejer | April 30, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Summer in Subic Bay just got hotter—and tastier—with sizzling gastronomic weekends drawing both resident and visitor foodies at the seaside Boardwalk events center here. The “Flavors of Subic Bay” food extravaganza, organized by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) with the participation of local… Read More Subic dishes out flavorful weekends by the beach

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Brewing heritage: Benguet tribes keep ‘tapuy’ alive

FOR generations, tapuy has been part of life for the Ibaloi, Kankanaey, and Kalanguya tribes of Tuba. Brewed from local kintuman rice and shared during gatherings and celebrations, the traditional rice wine carries stories of identity, culture, and community. Today, that tradition is helping sustain livelihoods. Through royalty shares from Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., the renewable… Read More Brewing heritage: Benguet tribes keep ‘tapuy’ alive

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Subic arts festival spotlights local artists

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — A three-day Arts Fiesta was held here at the at the Mini Golf Course along Waterfront Road from February 27 to March 1 to showcase creations by local artists from Olongapo City, Zambales, and Bataan. Organized by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Tourism Department in collaboration with local art house Sip… Read More Subic arts festival spotlights local artists

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Subic mural painting activity promotes maritime awareness

By Reia G. Pabelonia | November 25, 2025 SUBIC, Zambales (PIA) — The National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) conducted a mural painting activity in Subic, Zambales aimed to deepen understanding of the historical, environmental, and economic significance of the West Philippine Sea (WPS). It was organized in partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines… Read More Subic mural painting activity promotes maritime awareness

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Zambales LGUs celebrate IP Month with tribal songs, dance and craft

BOTOLAN, Zambales — Local government units in Zambales joined local indigenous people’s communities in the province in the celebrations of the National Indigenous Peoples Month, which falls in October. In separate programs conducted here in Botolan on October 22, in San Felipe on October 27, and in San Marcelino on October 29, members of the… Read More Zambales LGUs celebrate IP Month with tribal songs, dance and craft

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Big Bad Wolf Books opens in Olongapo with thrills, deals, and giveaways

OLONGAPO CITY (Sept. 18, 2025) — The Wolf has landed, and the wait is finally over! Big Bad Wolf Books, the world’s biggest book sale, officially opens its doors today at the SMX Convention Center Olongapo with an exclusive VIP Day. The special preview welcomed partners, media, and guests who got first dibs on over… Read More Big Bad Wolf Books opens in Olongapo with thrills, deals, and giveaways

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Central Luzon youth art champions sovereignty in WPS Victory Day contest

By Mark Anthony G. Pangan | July 16, 2025 ANGELES CITY (PIA)—Youth creativity and patriotism took center stage during the “Sining Para sa Karagatan ng West Philippine Sea (WPS) Atin ito: WPS Victory Day Exhibit and Poster Making Contest,” held at SM City Clark, in line with the 9th anniversary of the 2016 Permanent court of… Read More Central Luzon youth art champions sovereignty in WPS Victory Day contest

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Botolan highlights history, culture in Pinatubo Festival

By HENRY EMPEÑO BOTOLAN, Zambales — History, culture, and fun blended into a week-long colorful celebration for this town’s 206th founding anniversary when residents and visitors joined in this year’s staging of the Pinatubo Festival from April 27 to May 4. Two months prior to the actual celebration, two pre-festival events already kicked off to… Read More Botolan highlights history, culture in Pinatubo Festival

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Four-day Dinamulag Festival to kick off May 21

By E.H. Edejer | April 27, 2025 IBA, Zambales — A four-day festival that promises a spectacular celebration of the province’s most popular product, the “dinamulag” or carabao mango, will begin here on May 21 with traditional agro-cultural presentations melding with sports events and product shows. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said on Saturday the festival… Read More Four-day Dinamulag Festival to kick off May 21

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