Duaw Davao Festival to boost summer tourism
THE officer-in-charge of the Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) has announced that the Duaw Davao Festival is set to become the city's premier summer event......»»
AppleOne intensifies efforts to boost local tourism
AppleOne Group Inc., a Cebu-based property developer, is gearing up to welcome an increased influx of both local and international travelers this year to further showcase its ongoing commitment in helping foster people-to-people connections, enriching cultural relations, and contributing to the boosting of tourism at the local and national levels......»»
Philippines, Canada to strengthen agriculture, tourism partnerships
The Philippines and Canada will boost agriculture and tourism partnerships as they celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties......»»
Artes humingi ng sorry Summer MMFF ‘di na gagawin
SHOWBIZ KONEKni Maricris Valdez Nicasio HUMINGI ng paumanhin ang pamunuan ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) dahil walang magaganap na Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ngayong taon. Ito ang inanunsiyo ni MMDA Chairman at concurrent MMFF ExeComm Chairman na si Don Artes noongMartes ng umaga sa isinagawang media conference sa kanilang tanggapan. Ani Artes, gusto nilang bigyang atensiyon ang paghahanda ….....»»
‘Summer MMFF 2024’ hindi matutuloy, pag-arangkada ng PPP pag-aaralan pa
WALANG Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ngayong taon. ‘Yan ang inanunsyo ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), ang organizer ng nasabing event, sa kabila ng patuloy na record-breaking streak ng 49th MMFF na umani na ng mahigit P1 billion sa takilya. Ayon sa MMDA Chairman at concurrent MMFF ExeComm Chairman na si Don Artes,.....»»
IN PHOTOS: Balik Cebu 2024
Summary: The Balik Cebu 2024 event, hosted at the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, has been a prominent part of the Sinulog festival for 22 years. In collaboration with the Cebu City Government, Mactan International Airport Association, and other tourism stakeholders, it aims to welcome back balikbayans (returning Filipinos) for the grand Sinulog festival. The Balik Cebu Dinner Show offers balikbayans the complete Sinulog experience, featuring Filipino cuisine, performances by Cebuano artists, the Sinulog Mardi Gras, the presentation of Miss Cebu winners and her court, Tribu Basakanaon, and a band performance. Tickets priced at P500 can be purchased at the Balik Cebu Turista Desk by presenting a passport or proof of residence outside the Philippines. Balikbayans can also buy up to three additional tickets for non-balikbayans accompanying them. The event will take place at Ayala Center Cebu on January 18 at 6 PM. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
Bigger Metro Manila Film Festival for its 50th year
The annual summer Metro Manila Film Festival will be canceled this year to give way to a bigger, grander and much-awaited 50th anniversary of the MMFF this December......»»
Cannes Film Festival honors Jaclyn Jose
The Cannes Film Festival paid tribute to late actress Jaclyn Jose, the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win Best Actress at the prestigious festival......»»
Manila International Film Festival winners pinangalanan na
SA pamamagitan ng Facebook posts ni Noel Ferrer, Spokesperson ng Metro Manila Film Festival, nakuha namin kung sinu-sino ang nag-uwi ng tropeo sa katatapos na Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) Awards night ng Biyernes Pebrero 2 (Sabado naan dito) na ginanap sa Directors Guild of America sa Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California USA. Ang mga.....»»
IL Corso Filinvest Malls: A Coastal Lifestyle Destination in Cebu
IL Corso, the Filinvest Mall in Cebu, welcomed and participated in the Sinulog Festival with exciting activities from January 19-21, 2024. This included the Stellar Show, the 1st musical fountain dancing to the beats of Sinulog, a Festival Pop-up Fair, and Food Fest by the Sea enhancing the festival experience for the community. IL Corso.....»»
8 PUPians pasok sa Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival
SHOWBIZ KONEKni Maricris Valdez Nicasio WALONG estudyante mula Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) ang nakapasok sa Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival ng Puregold. Ang walo ay kasama sa 25 estudyante mula sa iba’t ibang unibersidad na nakapasok sa festival na ipinakilala noong Lunes ng Puregold sa Artson Events Place, QC. Ang 25 na estudyante ang mga nagnanais mabigyang pagkakataon na ….....»»
Sinulog Festival 2024: Launching Parade Live Updates
CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Sinulog Festival 2024 launching parade kicks off in Cebu City on Friday, January 12, 2024. This is part of the activities held in line with the celebration of the annual Sinulog Festival in Cebu City. The launching parade, which features performers from different schools and universities in Cebu, starts at the Basilica.....»»
Councilor urges social media influencers to observe local laws
The Davao City councilor, Temujin “Tek” Ocampo, has urged social media influencers to familiarize themselves with local ordinances before promoting areas to their followers. Ocampo, who heads the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, appreciates the promotion of Davao City by social media influencers but emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws before attracting crowds to specific areas. He expressed gratitude for the promotion but highlighted the challenge of controlling the influx of people once a location is featured. Ocampo plans to collaborate with Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Chair of the Committee on Tourism and Beautification, to accredit social media vloggers through the local government unit. He underscored the need for accredited vloggers, recognizing their contributions to the city and addressing any mistakes they might make. This initiative aims to balance recognition for positive actions with corrective measures for any missteps. The concerns arose in November 2023 when a Davao City-based environment group criticized a travel vlogger for promoting recreational activities in a river within the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. Following a waste dumping incident on January 11, 2024, the group urged Dabawenyos, especially vloggers and influencers, to refrain from visiting protected areas for leisure. They emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting rules and regulations before endorsing specific parts of the city......»»
Davao Metro Shuttle declines offer to manage bus system
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 March) — The Davao Metro Shuttle Corporation has declined the offer of the City Government of Davao to operate the Davao City Public Transport Modernization Project (DCPTMP), a public mass transportation project that will replace the jeepneys with buses, an executive of the bus company said. In an interview at […].....»»
Police beef up security in Davao region for Holy Week
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 25 March) – Around 3,000 police personnel have been deployed to secure various areas in the Davao region for the Holy Week observance, an official of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Davao said on Monday. Police Major Catherine Dela Rey, PRO-Davao spokesperson, said the deployment of more security personnel was intended to ensure that […].....»»
Davao City Council moves hearing on traffic-causing road construction works
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews – 26 March) – The Davao City Council rescheduled to Tuesday, April 2, the second hearing on the suspended road construction works in the locality after key officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Davao region failed to show up Friday. The DPWH-Davao key officials are reportedly in […].....»»
DMW-Davao hails citizens vigilance for foiled illegal recruitment in Davao City
ACTING on a Dabawenyo’s information of an alleged illegal recruitment activity on its official Facebook page, the Department of Migrant Workers-Davao Region (DMW-Davao) endorsed the report to the National Bureau of Investigation-Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office (NBI-Semro) leading to a criminal investigation of three reported illegal recruiters last March 2, 2024 in Toril, Davao City by the City Prosecution Office......»»
P38 daily wage hike for Davao region workers
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 20 February) – The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-Davao Region (RTWPB-Davao) has approved a P38 daily increase for minimum wage earners in the region, to be implemented in two tranches starting next month. In an announcement released by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Davao on February 19, it said […].....»»
3,500 students affected in Masara landslide
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / February 21) – More than two weeks after the landslide in Masara in the municipality of Maco in Davao de Oro, 3,558 students have still not returned to the classroom, according to the Department of Education in the Davao Region (DepEd-Davao). Jenielito Atillo, DepEd-Davao spokesperson, said during the AFP-PNP Press Corps […].....»»
5 dead, 2 missing in Davao de Oro floods
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 02 February) – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Davao reported five persons were confirmed dead while two others were still missing due to flooding and landslides in Davao de Oro province. During Kapihan sa Philippine Information Agency (PIA) on Friday, OCD-Davao director Ednar G. Dayanghirang also said seven persons were injured […].....»»
10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»