The barong Tagalog — which translates loosely to “dress of the Philippines” and is often abbreviated to barong — has surged in popularity with Filipinos across the diaspora as a point of national pride and style (See CNN for story).
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) announces the first retrospective of Pacita Abad, on view October 21, 2023–January 28, 2024. Featuring more than 40 major works, including many rarely seen by the public, this exhibition is the most significant U.S. presentation of the artist’s multifaceted and mesmerizing art practice (See SFMOMA for story).
Another Filipino worker died in Israel, the fourth Filipino identified as killed by Hamas militants in their daring attacks in southern Israel last October 7, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced (See Business Mirror for story).
Excluding the anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolt from the list of national holidays for 2024 cannot alter the truth about the historic uprising that toppled their late father’s dictatorial regime, Sen. Imee Marcos said on Sunday (See INQUIRER.net for story).
(Source: Rappler/Gregg Yan)
The Philippines won for the fifth consecutive year as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination at the 2023 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony (See Rappler for story).
The bust of Juan Luna (Source: CNN Philippines/Salcedo Auctions)
The MIB Capital Corporation has officially turned over the bronze bust of Filipino artist Juan Luna to the National Museum. The bust by Spanish sculptor Mariano Benlliure was sold by a scrap dealer to sculptor Irineo Cristobal for P5, eventually being owned by artist and antique store owner Elsie “Inday” Cadapan, who sold it to the MIB Capital Corporation in 1979 (See Rappler for story).
At least two Filipinos died in the attacks by Hamas militants on Israel at the weekend, according to Philippine authorities. The victims were a 33-year-old female caregiver named Angeline, from Pangasinan, and a 42-year-old man from Pampanga (See Businessworld.com for story)
Anna De Guzman (Source: AGT)
Anna De Guzman captivated America’s Got Talent judges with her impressive magic tricks throughout her stint and earned a runner-up spot (See Philamstarlife.com for story).
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