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  August 22, 2025—Davao City, Philippines—Every August, the streets of Davao come alive with music, colors, and festive spirit for the Kadayawan. This year, many Davaoeños found a different way to celebrate—by enjoying the city’s best local flavors delivered straight to their doorsteps, made possible by foodpanda. Kadayawan, the city's biggest harvest festival, is a time to celebrate rich culture, abundance, and of course, food. Local cuisines reflect tradition and heritage, making them an essential part of the festivities. For some, the celebration means going out to watch tribal sports, street dances, and celebrity-studded floats; for others, it’s about slowing down and savoring the long weekend with family, friends, and homegrown dishes.  With a wide variety of local food establishments available on the app, Davaoeños truly got the best of both worlds. They were able to celebrate in comfort while still indulging in authentic flavors from local favorites. Here are just some ...

"What's in your bag?" Well, it depends on where I will go and what will i do, most importantly, what bag I am using. I have bags for different occasions and different outfits but there are some essentials i will never leave and make sure I have with me all the time. Today, I’m wearing my Chanel GWP pouch bag. It's a really small bag intended for cosmetics. But because I like how it looks and how preppy it is, I tend to use it when I’m wearing simple dresses.               Today as I go to a luncheon, I wear this bag and bring a limited amount of stuff with me - the essentials. the essentials Let’s go into details! 1.  Wallet - this is the most important thing i have in my bag, whatever bag I use. It holds my IDs, cards, money (and those receipts making it thiccc looking like I have tons of moolah). I use a long wallet and it being able to fit in this small pouch makes me happy because I don't have to use a smaller wallet just to have it fit i...

  Davao City, Philippines — The streets of Davao are alive with color, music, and tradition as the city celebrates the Kadayawan Festival 2025 — and this year, PLDT Home is bringing the festivities from the vibrant parade routes straight into every Filipino home. As a proud partner of the Kadayawan Festival, PLDT Home reaffirms its commitment to honoring local traditions, fostering community pride, and keeping families connected. Beyond its overall festival support, PLDT Home is also a key sponsor of Hiyas sa Kadayawan, one of the most anticipated cultural events that showcases the beauty, talent, and heritage of Davao’s indigenous communities. Joao Constancia, TV5 Vibe jock and P-Pop Heartthrob Adding star power to the celebration, TV5 Vibe jock and heartthrob Joao Constancia is joining the Kadayawan festivities. Known for his standout performances in TV dramas and films, Joao first captured hearts as the leader of BoybandPH. With his youthful energy and charismatic presence...

  Photo Credit: Ezra Acayan / Red Bull Content Pool MANILA, PHILIPPINES (August 1, 2025) – Gather your teams because Red Bull Half Court is making its return to the Philippines for another electrifying season. This high-energy 3-on-3 streetball tournament offers a major opportunity for local basketball talent to shine—and to earn a shot at representing the country in the Red Bull Half Court World Final, happening this November in the UAE.    The Ultimate Streetball Tournament is Back in the Philippines! Red Bull Half Court is known for bringing the most fast-paced 3-on-3 streetball action to countries worldwide. This year, in collaboration with FILA and Spalding, the competition spans five continents and over 20 nations, with newcomers like South Africa, Norway, and Kosovo joining the mix. Legendary NBA shooting coach Chris ‘Lethal Shooter’ Matthews shared his excitement for this year’s tournament, saying, “Year after year, Red Bull Half court continues to push the gam...