Ordinarily at this time of year, hundreds of millions of Chinese citizens would be packing highways, trains and planes for vacations to celebrate the Lunar New Year with their family. But this year, due to the existing coronavirus pandemic, the largest annual human migration in the world has been halted, in compliance to the Chinese government's call to avoid "nonessential" trips during the holiday period to prevent a resurgence of the COVID-19. The Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival in China, is the most important holiday in the Chinese calendar — the equivalent of Thanksgiving, Christmas and...

Do you hear that? Jose Mari Chan singing his iconic songs. Yes, it’s officially the start of the Ber months. Although still four months away, the start of Ber months symbolizes the start of the holiday season in the Philippines — the reason why we are dubbed to have the longest Christmas celebration in the world. By this time in the past, people are supposed to be clamoring for their holiday decors, gifts, Christmas parties, Noche Buena and Media Noche; but 2020 has a different plan for all of us. The Coronavirus Pandemic happened and just like that, we have...

This is not a drill folks, Art in the Park 2021 digital edition is happening next month. Despite the pandemic rage in the country, the much-awaited art fair for all enthusiasts and aspiring artists will push through online for a week-long run. Kicking off from February 21-28, 2020 with 60 exhibitors on its website straight from your couch, the announcement was made on their social media pages. Check out the short clip below: Many are missing the ‘feels’ to be surrounded by these wonderful masterpieces, and we may not be able to witness the beautiful sight of these magnificent creations...

It’s official! Filipinos will now have a new gesture of goodwill amidst the rage of the pandemic. On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, the House of Representatives has passed a bill promoting a new way of gesture in observance of general health protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic. House Bill 8149 or the "Bating Filipino Para Sa Kalusugan Act" which institutionalizes placing one's palm at the center of the chest together with a slight nod as a customary Filipino gesture of respect is now on its final reading. As an alternative to the traditional handshake, 212 legislators who voted in favor of...

Every 9th of January, thousands of devotees flock to the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta to take part in a grand procession called “Traslacion” to commemorate the transfer of the venerated image of the Black Nazarene from Intramuros, Manila to Quiapo in 1767. Being one of the top catholic nations in Asia, the feast of the Black Nazarene is one of the most sought celebrations amongst the catholic faith believers over the years. However, this 2021 the highly anticipated holy gathering will not push through due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of Quiapo Church /Twitter This is truly a painful...