Category: Events

Home » Events
Post

Korea, Philippines deepen cultural exchange in storytelling and opening of mini-library

The wonders of storytelling once again transcended borders as the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines and the Quezon City Public Library came together to present “Once Upon Our Lands: Phil-Kor Puppet Show.” The cultural event held on May 15 at the Quezon City Public Library featured the beloved folktales of Korea and the...

Post

Enjoy Philippine indigenous and traditional dances at Rizal Park

The National Parks Development Committee, as part of the “Concert at the Park” series and in celebration of the founding anniversary of the Department of Tourism, presents “Adhika,” a collection of Philippine indigenous and traditional dances, on May 11 starting at 5:30 p.m.  The presentation featuring the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe and the Parangal...

Post

Strengthening university partnerships to equip young Filipinos in making wise financial decisions

In its ongoing mission to raise financial literacy among Filipinos, SmarTrade is strengthening its nationwide university outreach, bringing free financial education directly to students and aspiring traders. With the support of the globally recognized trading broker ATFX, SmarTrade is equipping young Filipinos with the tools and knowledge necessary to make informed financial decisions. SmarTrade took...

Post

Coffee expo spotlights Fine Robusta and award-winning Filipino farmers

Fine Robusta, a specialty-grade, locally grown coffee variety, will be showcased at the Philippine Coffee Expo on May 9–11 at One Ayala in Makati City. The emergence of Fine Robusta, which scored 80 and above on the cupping scale system used to rate the quality of coffee beans, represents a significant shift in the local...

Post

K-Beauty event taps into Filipinos’ fascination with everything Korean

It comes as no surprise that among the things that make South Korea popular around the world—up there with K-Pop and K-Drama—are K-Beauty products. After all, the celebrities who endorse them mesmerize global audiences with their glass-skin, seemingly pore-less complexion. The skin care routine that takes as many steps as most of us have fingers...

Post

Once more on Good Friday: Casa San Miguel’s Lenten tradition

SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES—For 32 years, Casa San Miguel, an arts and culture sanctuary in this coastal town, has marked Good Friday with an unconventional Lenten tradition: a stirring rendition of Joseph Haydn’s “Seven Last Words of Christ.”  The event blends live classical music with performance-reading, reimagining the centuries-old masterpiece into a shared experience of reflection, silence,...

Post

Student groups win awards for innovative environment projects

UP Circuit and Santa Elena High School STEM Club bested other campus organizations in a recent competition aimed at encouraging the youth to help develop and adopt innovative projects to sustain environment practices in the communities. The contest was organized by UP-Cifal Philippines and UP Asian Center for youth organizations that implemented such sustainability and...

Post

With a new president, TIP looks forward to bigger strides in ‘technopreneurship’

The Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) begins a new chapter with the appointment of Angelo Lahoz as president. The announcement was made by TIP chair Elizabeth Quirino-Lahoz last Feb. 21 during the school’s 63rd anniversary celebration.  The new TIP president is the firstborn son of Quirino-Lahoz and Angel Lahoz and the grandson of the...

Post

KCC Philippines named ‘2025 Most Outstanding Korean Cultural Center’

The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines was named the most outstanding during a recent meeting hosted by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and attended by KCC directors and cultural promotion officials stationed all over the world. The meeting was held on March 4–7 at the Korean Culture and Information Service in...