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Apung Iru Fluvial Festival

Apung Iru Fluvial Festival

by Jhaypee Guia on July 4, 2013
Apung Iru Fluvial Festival is an annual celebration held in Apalit, Pampanga every June 28-30. It is also the feast day of the town's Patron, St. Peter. The local term “Apung Iru” refers to the image of St. Peter.
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15th PSITE NatCon

15th PSITE NatCon

by Angel Bonifacio on February 23, 2013
I was so excited last Wednesday night as Sir Eli and I boarded the plane to Cebu. We were going to represent Vigattin Inc. as one of the sponsors of the 15th PSITE National Convention, one of the largest gatherings of IT practitioners, professionals, and enthusiasts in the country. It was my first time to ride an airplane and also my first time to attend a huge convention like this.
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4th Lechon Festival 2013

4th Lechon Festival 2013

by Jhaypee Guia on July 4, 2013
July 03, 2013, the much-anticipated 4th Lechon Festival of General Santos City was held along with the celebration of the 11th Yaman Gensan.
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“THE SPIRIT OF SELFLESS VOLUNTEERISM”

“THE SPIRIT OF SELFLESS VOLUNTEERISM”

by Mark Lucio Hernandez on December 4, 2013
The Vigattin family proves that volunteerism and selflessness is still alive and well within each Filipino as they participated in volunteer work by repacking goods last November 26 and 27, 2013 for the benefit of the Yolanda typhoon victims.
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Valentine's 2015

Valentine's 2015

by Xtian Mack on February 10, 2015
February is said to be the month of love, and for those still hung up on the past holidays and still not in the mood for anything serious, Valentines offers a welcome distraction. Well, at least before any other holiday comes along. Though not an official holiday, Valentine's day is celebrated one way or another in most parts of the world. Many see it as a day to indulge loved ones with sweets, praises and gifts. However they celebrate it, most people look forward to Valentine's as a special day.
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The Most Awaited Celebration of Peñafrancia and Voyadores Festival 2012

The Most Awaited Celebration of Peñafrancia and Voyadores Festival 2012

by Jhaypee Guia on October 23, 2012
Voyadores Festival is one of the most awaited festivals of Bicol, held every 3rd week of September where the feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is commemorated.
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Donaire knocked out Jorge Arce via third round

Donaire knocked out Jorge Arce via third round

by Jhaypee Guia on February 2, 2013
Nonito Donaire, The Filipino Flash, successfully maintained the WBO and The Ring super bantamweight titles against the Mexican Jorge Arce via third round knockout with 2:59 remaining, last December 15, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Donaire floored Arce once in the second round, and once in the third round, before the knockout that ended the match.
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Philippine Lotto Draw: What Every Filipino Dreams to Win

Philippine Lotto Draw: What Every Filipino Dreams to Win

by Jhaypee Guia on October 2, 2012
The Philippine Lotto Draw is a television program in the Philippines. Produced by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), it has been airing on the People's Television Network (PTV) since March 8, 1995. The PCSO workforce consists of more than 2000 employees nationwide.
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MassKara Festival 2012 – The Grand Event of All Time

MassKara Festival 2012 – The Grand Event of All Time

by Jane Dacumos on October 23, 2012
Have you seen a world of smiling masks where hundreds of dancers dressed in colorful costumes are dancing in the streets to the beat of the drums? If not, then you should witness Bacolod City’s Masskara Festival for even once in your life.
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Filipino Christmas Recipes

Filipino Christmas Recipes

by Jane Dacumos on December 18, 2014
One of the things I love during the Christmas season is the feast of food, especially the Filipino traditional ones. No matter how big or small the budget, Filipino families still do their best just to have something special to eat for this holiday. Noche Buena is one of the most awaited events of the year where lots of Filipino traditional food is prepared everywhere.
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