MassKara Festival organizers are now accepting entries for the “Nights of Mardi Gras” fantasy costume competition slated October 10, 11, and 12 at the Bacolod Public Plaza. As part of the nightly entertainment at the plaza during the MassKara Festival, the participants will parade at the San Juan, Gonzaga, and Gatuslao sides at 7 p.m.
On-the-job training (OJT) or internship gives students their first taste of the real world. This is where they apply what they have learnt in the classroom to actual work situations. Unfortunately, many students earn their degrees without fully mastering the skills required for a job. “OJT aims is to ensure that students are ready to… Continue reading Training Students for Real Through OJTs
Philippine tourist arrival is growing at a steady rate. The Department of Tourism reports that in May 2017, for the first time this year, visitor arrivals surpassed the 500,000 mark at 532,757, a 19.6% increase compared to May 2016. Visitor arrivals have been recorded from Asia (63.11%), Americas (19.01%), Europe (8.78%) and Australasia (4.75%). With… Continue reading PHL ready for ASEAN mutual pact on tourism
The country’s most exciting events for readers is back, this time bigger and better. Now with two floors of exhibit space, the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) bibliophiles are definitely in for a sweet treat on Sept. 13 to 17 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Devoted to amazing finds… Continue reading Get lost in a bigger world of pages at the MIBF’s second floor
September only means one thing for residents in the South of Manila – All-Out Shopaholic Sale. Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City holds its annual sale on Sept. 22-24, and Sept. 29-Oct. 1 where shoppers may get up to 70% off on amazing selections mallwide. The cooler months mean a hot new outfit with discounts… Continue reading All-Out Shopaholic Sale at Festival Mall
The ‘70s is probably the golden era of Original Pilipino Music, when the movement called the Manila Sound gave rise to some of the most iconic groups in Philippine music history such as Hotdog, Boyfriends and VST & Co. This glorious era will thus be the main theme at this year’s “Awiting Kay GLEEng’’, Festival Mall’s… Continue reading Festival Mall’s Awiting Kay GLEEng goes ‘70s OPM
On its 38th year, the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), promises to be bigger and better this year, now with two floors of exhibit space to celebrate the written word and the love for reading. Slated to open on Wednesday, Sept. 13, and to run until Sept. 17 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of… Continue reading Luistro, Abunda open Manila Int’l Book Fair 2017 at SMX
The 38th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) is right around the corner, and what better way to spend a day or two (or five!) with your kids than enjoying the country’s largest and longest-running bookfair? Set on Sept. 13-17, at the SMX Convention Center, MOA Complex, Pasay City, MIBF 2017’s… Continue reading 5 Kiddie Do’s at MIBF 2017
Grandparents are children’s fountains of wisdom, playmates, best buddies, and favorite chefs rolled into one. There’s no doubt that they deserve all the thanks. This is why Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City gives grandparents a special treat with Grandparents’ Musical Day, a special show by the ‘70s Superband on Sept. 10, 5 p.m., at… Continue reading Grandparents and ‘70s music at Festival Mall
The spirit of giving comes early as book lovers gather not only to treat themselves to the country’s largest book fair but also spread the joy of reading with a book drive for Marawi. In line with the celebration of the National Teachers’ Month (NTM), the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) in partnership with the… Continue reading MIBF spearheads Marawi book drive
