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LOVINGLY restored and functional, the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospitals (UP-PGH) Dorm 1, aka Bahay Silungan, is a gift from the past. I wanted to make a building that gave dignity to the professionals who would use it, says Ar. Mico Manalo, who was tasked with the restoration. How many of our fellow citizens have become nurses and are working abroad? Bahay Silungan seeks to honor them and the university that formed them.

A LAWMAKER on Thursday pushed for more funds and assistance from the government to protect the country’s heritage and cultural treasures.  This developed as Senator Nancy Binay applauded the recent designation of Bohol as the Philippines’s first Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Global Geopark and the inscription…

FROM classic attire evolving into contemporary styles and blending traditional elements with innovation, various regions and provinces in Northern Luzon united to showcase creativity, arts and culture in the “Hibla ng Lahing Pilipino” fashion parade—a celebration of diversity and artistic expression. The “Hibla ng Lahing Pilipino” fashion parade, organized by…

Mangan tayon! We tried a few staple dishes, like chicharabao, sinanta, and sarabsab

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MUNG bean (munggo) farmers in the town of Caba, La Union, are boosting their output as demand for the crop in Denmark is increasing.

I NEVER realized it was possible to drive to Vigan in just six hours. Typically, the journey to this northern heritage city takes at least 10 hours for me. However, with a combination of well-maintained highways, a dependable vehicle, and the right departure time from Manila, reaching Vigan in six hours, even with stopovers, is now achievable.

About 60 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) offering various items and food products to residents and tourists, are eyeing higher incomes with the opening of the Christmas bazaar at the Pangasinan Provincial Capitol beach park, on Friday.

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