The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The NCCA, in partnership with the City Government of Laoag, the Provincial Government of Samar, and the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, brings you to Hapag ng Pamana Philippine Food Festival — a showcase of food, cooking demonstrations, cultural shows, and other activities featuring the regional culinary heritage of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Hapag ng … Read more
San Jose Matulid Chapel (Mexico, Pampanga) San Jose Matulid Chapel is believed to be the oldest chapel in Pampanga. Although there are no written records that show the exact construction of the chapel, the locals claim that it is older than the Sta. Monica Parish Church was built by the Augustinian friars in 1665. Its … Read more
Historic Churches of Manila (Outside Intramuros)Art: Diego Torres The Walled City of Intramuros was a famous go-to location for the Visita Iglesia in the years before World War 2. Sadly, most of the famed Seven Major Churches were destroyed during the war. Luckily the tradition of Visita Iglesia in Intramuros has been revived starting in … Read more
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. inaugurated the first 5.15-kilometer section of the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road Project at the new España Toll Plaza on March 27, 2023. The new expressway is expected to reduce traffic congestion in Manila. With entry and exit ramps located at C3 Road and España, travel time between Caloocan and Manila will … Read more
Kapampángan Culture FeatureSAN PEDRO CUTUD LENTEN RITESCity of San Fernando, Pampanga Pampanga is well-known for its annual reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus in the barangay of San Pedro Cutud every Good Friday, which ends with the actual nailing of the penitents. They consider this as part of fulfilling their panátâ or religious vow or … Read more