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MANILA, Philippines — Every year, the Catholic majority of the Philippines observes Holy Week or Semana Santa to mark the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. The Holy Week starts on Palm Sunday, a time when Catholics have their palm fronds blessed in Mass. …

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino drag queen Marina Summers remains a "Filipina winner" despite coming up short on "RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World" Season 2. All 11 contestants walked the finale runway and Marina dubbed her outfit "Queen of the Philippine Seas," a black dress with ocean-like qualities and …

MANILA, Philippines — Mrs. Universe 2023 2nd runner-up Arlene Damot sees the Miss Universe Organization's decision to lift the age requirement and welcome married women as a progressive move. During an interview with Philstar.com at the Royal Aesthetics event, where she serves as the chief executive officer, Arlene said that …

MANILA, Philippines — Cebu will be hosting this year’s Mister International on November 3 to 10. Dubbed the "Gateway to a Thousand Journeys," Cebu is set to welcome contestants and national directors from around the world as it hosts the prestigious global event. In the teaser video posted on Instagram, …

MANILA, Philippines — Books as cheap as three for P100 are among the reasons not to miss MV Doulos Hope, reportedly the world’s biggest floating library and book fair that docked near Eva Macapagal Cruise Terminal in Pier 15, Port Area, Manila and opened to the public last March 27. …

MANILA, Philippines — YouTube offers free access to films on the lives of Catholic Saints in time for the Holy Week. In case you want to watch movies about saints with your family this time of the year, here’s the list. PADRE PIO BLESSED RUPERT MAYER ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX …

MANILA, Philippines — The parents of an infant in a Juan Karlos gig in Tarlac broke their silence, explaining why they brought the baby in a concert. In a report by GMA News, Niel Patrick Tubino and his wife Fyan said that JK's song is their baby Fiyana's lullabye. They …

MANILA, Philippines — When was the last time you immersed yourself in a beauty universe? Filipino beauty enthusiasts in Metro Manila sure had theirs last month, and they’re still buzzing with excitement. For the first time ever, SM Beauty, Watsons and LOOK At Me got together to power Beautycon 2024, …

LONDON, United Kingdom — From Maundy Thursday to Good Friday, the Visita Iglesia (literally meaning “visit church” in Spanish) has been a well-known Holy Week tradition among Catholic Filipinos. The Visita Iglesia is a pilgrimage tour of at least seven churches to remember Jesus Christ’s suffering and death by praying …

MANILA, Philippines — Toyo Eatery landed once more on the 12th "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" list by London-based awards body 50 Best, earning the title of "The Best Restaurant in [the] Philippines" for a fifth time. The restaurant finished at the No. 24 spot on the list sponsored by S.Pellegrino …