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12x-durian - DAVAO. While disliked by many for its smell, the durian is loved for its milky, sweet, and tangy taste. (Gilford Doquila)

Y-Speak: The durian, a Davao icon

/ from 4 days ago

IT IS undeniable that when we talk about Davao, we cannot exclude the Durian in the narrative.It is not just a delicacy, but a symbol of richness and resilience.The spiky durian, also dubbed as the King of Fruits, is disliked by some for its unusual smell. But, when someone gets ...

DAVAO. The 11 tribes barter goods with one another during the reenactment of the Subang Sinugdanan Panagtagbo at the Magsaysay Park, Davao City on Friday, August 10, 2018. The event kicked off the 33rd Kadayawan Festival. (Macky Lim)

Subang Sinugdanan: Kicking off the annual Kadayawan Festival

Lyka Amethyst H. Casamayor / from 4 days ago

IT IS Davao's most festive week of the year.The locals and visitors would swarm to the city to witness awaited events such as Hiyas sa Kadayawan or Indak-Indak sa Kadayawan every August.However, there are stories people should know about the Kadayawan to fully appreciate all the activities and be a ...

Y-Speak: Out of my comfort zone

/ from 4 days ago

I ALWAYS dreamed of exploring the world, go to new places, and meet new people. I want to travel and see the world myself. The hunger for new things and the thirst for voyage has always been part of me but I never had the will to do it.For years, ...

Y-Speak: When heartbreak becomes home

/ from 11 days ago

SHE stands before her childhood home, and the memories come rushing back.Of her first dog—Taxicab, named so because it was given to her by the driver of the taxi she and her family rode for home after spending the day at the mall. She begged her mother to let her ...

(Abigail Joyce C. Cahiwat, MSU-Marawi intern)

Y-Speak: The heart of the story

/ from 11 days ago

YOU know what is sad? It's leaving -and today marks the last day of my internship program.I'm going to warn you firsthand that this would be lengthy and my essay may bore you, but I promise you one thing -- this story would be worth it.June 25 was my first ...

SINGAPORE. Despite Singapore’s rapid development, green spaces were not removed in the master plan picture. This photo was taken outside The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. (Ace June Rell S. Perez)

Singapore’s tourism extravaganza

Ace June Rell S. Perez / from 11 days ago

MUCH can be learned by the Philippines from Singapore tourism initiatives. It is true, creative, lucrative, and attractive.The two countries may seem close geographically but never in terms of progress.Tourism, as reflective in Singapore, can really be a major economic driver. The Lion City, for instance, recorded an all-time high ...

DAVAO. Kasalan at Kotilyon Expo will run from July 27 until today July 29 at Abreeza Ayala Malls Activity Center. (Macky Lim)

Kasalan at Kotilyon

Jennie P. Arado / from 18 days ago

PERHAPS almost every Filipina dreamed of the day being in a perfectly-fit white satin dress, perhaps a veil over her head, and the music of choice is being played on the background.She takes as much time as she wants sashaying down the red carpet, a bouquet of lilies or roses ...

AUSTRALIA. Friends old and new. Among those who graced the exhibit were (from left) Scott Pohibun, Kublai Millan, Cecille Flores, Ambassador Mindy Cruz, Dr. Mae Dolendo, Hildegarde Palafox, Rojim Sorrosa, Cheryl Gomez, and Lilibeth Arcena. At left are some of the paintings that raised funds for children with cancer of the House of Hope Foundation. (PH Embassy)

Down south, down under: Mindanao arts go to Australia

Stella A. Estremera / from 25 days ago

“WE find kinship in our music played to the rhythms of the earth. Cultures deeply-rooted transcribing our common beginnings. Probinsaya features pastoral scenes and people down south in Mindanao, underlining the joy and colors of life lived close to the earth; a similar life experience evoking joys and colors down ...

DAVAO. Kobi Tan and son Chase, the youngest rider of the event at 3 years old. (Photo from Davao Oriental Provincial Information Office)

Horse sport comes to Davao Oriental

/ from 32 days ago

THEY came, in trucks, trailers and pick-ups, from near and far, horses and horsemen alike, to participate in what would be the first sporting event of its kind in Mindanao’s east coast – the 1st Davao Oriental Horse Show and Competition.From the northwest came teams from Cagayan de Oro, Malaybalay ...

MATI CITY. First family. (From left)Therese Nicole Dayanghirang (daughter), Governor Nelson Dayanghirang, First Lady Nanette Dayanghirang, and Camille Dayanghirang-Chiu (daughter). (Eden Jhan Licayan)

Dayaw Badu

Ace June Rell S. Perez / from 46 days ago

SHOWCASE and promote the traditional product while upholding and keeping its essence.This is the marching mantra of the organizers of first-ever Dayaw Badu, a fashion show featuring Mandaya’s Dagmay and Mindanao-inspired couture.The province of Davao Oriental staged last Thursday evening, June 28, 2018 at the Davao Oriental Capitol Covered Court ...

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