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by Xtian Mack on February 15, 2013 As a predominantly Catholic country, most people in the Philippines celebrate Lent, the period of fasting and sacrifice from Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday morning or to Easter Eve. Lent officially begins with Ash Wednesday, and this day holds a lot of significance for Filipinos, as it reminds them of Christ's sacrifice and their own mortality. Catholics Filipinos flock to Churches to hear masses held troughout the day and receive ashes in crosses on their foreheads. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on February 15, 2013 Dangwa Market, also known as "The Flower Market of Manila," was expectedly flocked on Valentine's Day and even the night before by Filipinos and foreigners wanting to buy the best and freshest flowers for their loved ones on the Day of Hearts. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on February 15, 2013 Catholic Filipinos have had a long, enduring, and affectionate relationship with the popes of recent history. The visit of Pope John Paul II to Manila and his mass at Luneta Park for the World Youth Day 1995 was attended by an estimated 4 million people is an example of this devotion. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on February 15, 2013 Yesterday, February 14, the UST Faculty of Engineering held a mobile app competition which was open to all 3rd year and 4th year students. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on February 15, 2013 As a predominantly Catholic country, the Philippines welcomed news of the Pope Benedict XVI's resignation with sadness. Most Catholics in the Filipinos, like those all over the world, look up to the guidance of the Pope, the symbol of Catholicism in the world. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on February 15, 2013 This year 2013, the Pamulinawen Festival kicked off with pride in Laoag City with its theme, “Cherishing Valued Friendships as we continue to Move Forward”. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on February 13, 2013 February 11-16, 2013 is UST's Engineering Week, with the them "Converging Vision and Innovation". It is packed with different activities, competitions and seminars especially for Engineering and IT students. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on February 11, 2013 The first day of the Year of the Water Snake was welcomed with a bang by the Chinoy community with Chinoy Hao Bang 2013 at SM by the Bay at the SM Mall of Asia. Touted as the biggest Chinese New Year Celebration in Manila, Chinoy TV and Chinoy businesses, schools and organizations brought the best of Chinese culture in a spectacular display for everyone in attendance to see and experience. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on February 11, 2013 The town of Miagao celebrated the 15th Salakayan Festival 2013 along with their celebration of the town's 297th Foundation Anniversary last February 2-10, 2013. It is usually celebrated every first week of February commemorating the bravest Miagaowanon (the people of Miag-ao) in the province's history who defended and protected their place against intruders. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on February 6, 2013 One of the newest and fastest rising clubs in this vibrant locale is the Candyshop Superclub located at 1229 Quezon Ave. Quezon City, Philippines. last February 1, 2013, it celebrated its first anniversary. This club has only turned a year old yet it has already become quite popular, especially with the younger crowd. » Read More
