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by Jhaypee Guia on June 29, 2013 During the last week of June 2013, the people of Tacloban City held their annual celebration of Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival. This is the most-awaited festival in the town which celebrates the town’s customs, beliefs, epics, and the vibrant traditions of the native people in Leyte. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on June 28, 2013 Taong Putik Festival is not just a merrymaking celebration. It is a religious ritual called “pag-sa-San Juan” held every 24th day of June in the town of Aliaga, Nueva Ecija. It is celebrated to honor their patron, Saint John the Baptist. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on June 27, 2013 The most anticipated fiesta of Daet, the Pinyasan Festival, held its 21st celebration last June 15, 2013. Once again, the colorful celebration spread out happiness and excitement in the town. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on June 10, 2013 Team Pagesnapp might be returning to their regular routine today, but after winning the first ever AngelHack Manila, they will surely be stepping on a more challenging path ahead. The team is composed of Marvin Consuegra, Raymund Delfin, Mio Galang, Jay Albano, and Rolly Rulete. With four members flying all the way from Davao and one coming from Pampanga, Team Pagesnapp clearly showed the motivation and drive to bag the prize of USD20,000 cash, USD20,000 worth of services from sponsors, 12 weeks of mentoring from IdeaSpace, and a trip to Silicon Valley to meet angel investors. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on June 10, 2013 I've already asked a lot of people to describe AngelHack and they all gave me different answers and opinions. But I guess, what matters the most is what Greg answered when I asked him what AngelHack is all about. Coming from the founder of the biggest hackathon in the world, the answer was so simple and yet needed a lot of hardwork to achieve. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on June 8, 2013 Today was a very exciting Saturday for the Vigattin Team because we were priveleged to cover the first day of AngelHack Manila 2013, which will continue until tomorrow for the teams to finish their programs and pitch those to the judges. This is also the first time that the Philippines is holding an AngelHack competition along with 38 countries this year. There are at least 70 teams (200+ participants) in the Philippines, and some even flew from as far as Davao just to join this event. With a $20,000 investment, a trip to Silicon Valley, and a lot more at stake, our participants are so much motivated to spend an all-nighter to finish their programs. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on May 25, 2013 La Virgen Milagrosa Festival is now on its 2nd year of celebration. Last May 15-25, 2013, the celebration became more fun and colorful. The occasion was integrated with novena masses from different municipalities of Ilocos Norte, a grand procession in the main roads of Laoag City, and a stage play reenacting the arrival of La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc in the province. » Read More
by dianne gloria on May 24, 2013 Graduation Day! Do you still remember when you were so tense and anxious of people on your first day in school? You have no friends you don't know anyone yet. You're just simply afraid of the people surrounding you in the classroom. The things you must know and the things you may not know you will learn within that classroom for several years. And now you're sitting inside the convenarium and waiting for your name to be called on stage for the achievement that you've already finished. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on May 20, 2013 Miss Philippines Earth is one of the most anticipated pageants in the Philippines. Last May 19, 2013, Miss Philippines Earth 2013 Coronation Night was held at the at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City. It was organized and commenced by Carousel Productions Inc. together with Miss Earth Foundation, aiming to give a strong emphasis on environmental awareness programs. The pageant has aligned itself with the 2013 declaration of the United Nations General Assembly as the "International Year of Water Cooperation." » Read More
by Christian Mack on May 7, 2013 The Philippines is a beautiful country with a festive people who are always thankful for all their blessings. The warm and friendly people of Dagupan are no exception as they celebrate the Bangus Festival 2013, a colorful and exciting celebration of all the great and wonderful things about bangus and everything else that the city of Dagupan is proud of. » Read More
