International Women’s Day 2021 theme is “Choose to Challenge” Use the official hashtag: #ChoosetoChallenge. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It has been observed since 1911. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating […]
People and Culture
The Visita Iglesia or Seven Churches Visitation is a Roman Catholic Lenten tradition to visit seven churches on Maundy Thursday. While we are still in the middle of pandemic, our Catholic brothers and sisters can still practice Holy Week traditions including Visita Iglesia. This time we can do it virtually. […]
“Sa Una nga Butlak” (in the first light of dawn) there is light and hope. It is an Art Exhibition by Baryo Balangaw Creative Initiatives. Even in the middle of the pandemic, women of Baryo Balangaw is facing every day with a joy within them discovering the talents that will […]
By definition, Calle Real means Royal Street in Spanish. It is along J.M. Basa Street and a historic street in the old downtown district of Iloilo City. It has multiple Commonwealth and Spanish-era buildings. But aside from its history and grandeur, it is a place of childhood memories, especially for […]
Walang forever! Magbebreak din kayo balang araw! These are a few of the bitter words that we are going to tirelessly and continuously hear as we approach the following Sunday: February 14. Indeed, the idea of Valentine’s Day varies from one person to another. It may be deemed as either […]
Jaro Fiesta 2021 is here. After the Dinagyang 2021 Festival, religious celebrations in the Queen City of the South does not eventually conclude. Devotees not only from the City of Love but also coming from the different corners of the world, flock to Jaro every second day of February in […]
Babaye, ang aton Kalibotan Our World, A Woman We don’t believe in Feminism. We believe that women are naturally born to give care and bring tenderness to the world. It is not about the equality between men and women – an ageless dispute; it is about the very essence and […]
Sa Huni Sang Akon Lantoy by Flavio Zaragoza Cano I. Sa huni nga dì sampaton sang bikwalon ko nga lantoy, pamatìi ang panganduhoy, sang akon tagiposòon: masubù nga panalabiton ang iya mga halimbawà; subong sang tangis kag kaghà sang Ilóy nga nalulutan, sa atubangan sang lulubngan sang anák nga pinalanggà…. […]
After the very successful meeting of the Iloilo City Government with the Iloilo Bloggers Society with the booming partnership this upcoming Iloilo Summer Arts Festival (ISAF), we had this one rare opportunity to be toured by the good Mayor himself. We are beyond grateful that we can see the artworks […]
Featuring the works of 27 remarkable artists from all parts of the Philippines. Exhibit will run from Jan. 08-28, 2020 w/ the opening reception on Jan. 07 at 6PM. Omriel Art Gallery is located on the 2nd Floor of the Galeria Atria Bldg. Credits: Omriel [Read also] Art Galleries and Museums […]