Birthday celebrant Tessie Amparo marked her special day with a simple yet delightful celebration attended by almost all of her close friends.  Adding sparkle to the gathering were her special guests, lawyers Lorna Kapunan and Virgil Ligutan, who joined Tessie and her friends in making the occasion extra memorable.  The festivities took place at her residence, where guests enjoyed good food, lively music and warm conversations. Music was provided by Marcy David, while the food prepared especially for the occasion added to the cheerful atmosphere.  It was an evening filled with laughter, friendship and wonderful memories. Before heading home, the guests were pleasantly surprised by Tessie’s thoughtful giveaways, a sweet gesture that sent everyone home with smiles.  Indeed, it was a simple celebration made truly special by friendship, good company and the generosity of a gracious birthday celebrant.  Happy birthday, Tessie! Here’s to more candles to blow and more wonderful memories to make.

The approach also gives consumers more information about product origins, helping them identify Phúc Trạch pomelos with the proper geographical indication and traceability.

Shuvee Etrata detailed meeting the family of her Anthony Constantino during her visit to Los Angeles.

Much praise has been given to Kakki Teodoro, lead actor in “Muli: An OPM Musical,” now on its third and final weekend run at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater.

Pop music superstar Taylor Swift released four new songs that she added to her 2025 hit album "The Life of a Showgirl" including the single "Patient Zero" about a toxic relationship.

Schools in HCM City are giving students more opportunities to experience traditional arts, from cải lương (Vietnamese reform theatre) performances linked to classroom lessons to weekly đờn ca tài tử (southern Vietnamese chamber music) sessions.

Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos are enjoying their relationship and taking their time when it comes to marriage.

HCM City, which ranked 16th, is placed ahead of well-known tourism cities such as Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Mumbai in India.

Several film festivals in the Philippines will offer free screenings of Japanese, German, and Spanish films throughout the month, giving moviegoers a chance to discover films from different countries and cultures.

The 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival opened on September 23 at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Hà Nội, offering children a range of activities celebrating childhood and traditional Vietnamese culture.

In more established film industries, films are often classified by production budget, marketing strategy and distribution scale.

More than decorative objects, the handcrafted creations evoke cherished Mid-Autumn memories while celebrating the rich cultural heritage of southern Việt Nam.

Alongside Mỹ Khê Beach, Sơn Trà Peninsula, and central Việt Nam heritage trails, Bà Nà Hills was also prominently highlighted by the travel publication in its suggested three-day itinerary for the city.

Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Thị Thanh Trà has called for turning each activity into a specific cultural product capable of generating broad public engagement, with each locality showcasing its own cultural identity, thereby gradually building Việt Nam Culture Day (November 24) into a national cultural brand.

Chloe San Jose expressed her heartfelt pride and gratitude following Carlos Yulo"s gold medal victory at the Asian Games.

As Phú Quốc prepares to host APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027, its pearl-farming industry offers a distinctive tourism experience that connects the island’s marine heritage with local craftsmanship and products.

It took Metiz seven months before it reopened its doors to the public sometime in mid-2025, following a major overhaul.

A variety of entertaining activities to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival have been held across HCM City to bring joy to children on this special occasion.

A1 is celebrating their special bond with Filipino fans through their brand-new, Philippines-exclusive single, “In Love in the Philippines.”

More than 4,000 runners gathered at Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite, for the South Luzon leg of Puregold’s Hakot Relay, which introduced a new 8K Individual Challenge alongside the event’s signature grocery-themed relay.  The South Luzon leg marked the first time the Hakot Relay featured an individual 8-km race, giving solo runners a chance to take on a longer course while maintaining the event’s signature grocery “hakot” concept.  About 500 participants joined the 8K Individual Challenge, while the rest competed in the traditional Hakot Relay, where runners formed teams and raced through the course while collecting grocery items along the way.  Unlike the relay, which required teamwork and strategy, the 8K challenge tested participants individually as they completed the full distance on their own.   “We wanted to offer runners a fresh and enjoyable way to challenge themselves, with the ‘hakot’ mechanic adding a playful and uniquely Puregold twist to the race. Being part of the running community is meaningful to us, and it is a privilege for Puregold to bring people together for a shared panalo experience,” said Ivy Hayagan-Piedad, Puregold senior marketing manager.  The event began with a pre-race warm-up before participants headed to the starting line. Runners then completed their respective courses within the prescribed cut-off times.  After crossing the finish line, participants received their race-day rewards and visited sampling booths featuring participating brands. Sponsor-led activities and an awarding ceremony followed the races.  The team relay participants received a Grocery Sling Bag and a Finisher’s Grocery Bag. Meanwhile, 8K Individual Challenge finishers received a distinct reward that matched the event’s grocery-themed concept: a finisher’s grocery cart wagon to carry their loot home.  “We’re always looking for ways to level up the Hakot Relay and give Filipinos something new to look forward to. This year, it meant introducing our first-ever 8K challenge and bringing the experience to an even bigger scale,” Piedad said.   With more than 4,000 runners participating as teams or individual competitors, the South Luzon leg expanded the Hakot Relay format while retaining its signature reward, allowing participants to race to the finish line and take home groceries.

Musical performances, circus acts and dance are showcased at the opening of the national intangible cultural heritage Nghinh Ông Festival in HCM City at Cần Giờ Ward on September 24.

The Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery (PAAS) defended its surgical mission in Lemery, Batangas, saying it did not violate any rules and that patient safety remained its top priority.

Josh Cullen unapologetically clapped back at haters in his new single, "Like Me."

MILAN — Most of Italy’s fashion elite gathered under one roof Tuesday for Vogue’s annual fashion spectacle in the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade, featuring performances by Alicia Keys and Italian ballet star Roberto Bolle. Part runway show, part cultural performance, this year’s Vogue World highlighted Italian craftsmanship and human creativity in the age of artificial intelligence. Donatella Versace sat alongside Gucci's Demna, Balenciaga's Pierpaolo Piccioli and Valentino's Alessandro Michele – the latter three having recently completed a game of fashion house musical chairs. Miuccia Prada, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were also on hand for the event that celebrated the kind of handcraftsmanship that has put Italy at the center of luxury fashion. About half of the world’s luxury apparel, footwear and leather goods are produced in Italy. Gigi Hadid opened the evening gliding through the arcade in a gold brocade gown celebrating the Italian Renaissance. Jennifer Lopez, arriving with designers Dolce and Gabbana, took a turn in a black evening dress. Supermodel Eva Herzegova led a tribute to the late Giorgio Armani, who died last September. Many designer wears were recognizable as they blazed across the marble gallery floor on models, Italian celebrities and athletes — including trailing Moncler puffers, Prada’s banana-print button down shirt, a safety pin-cinched Versace evening gown, a Pucci print and a Bottega Veneta fiberglass coat. Keys closed the evening performing in a beaded dress with a regal train under the Galleria's glass dome. Bolle, who performed with dancers from La Scala's academy, presented her with a rose. Milan was the last of the four major fashion capitals to host the event, which launched in New York in 2022, followed by editions in London, Paris and Los Angeles. This edition raised money for a cultural center fostering fashion, music and artistic talent at the Quarto Oggiaro Library in northwestern Milan.

It’s almost as though I dreamt watching Thailand’s keeper buffering as the ball bounced in off his heel, and their left back scoring at both ends in the dying minutes.

Circus performers Thanh Hoa and Hiển Phước of the HCM City Arts Centre won the Silver Award at the 4th Minsk International Festival of Circus Arts in Belarus.

The highlight is a fashion show featuring Vietnamese students in the traditional 'áo dài', attracting an enthusiastic response from visitors

UNIS just released their final single as a group.

The Việt Nam Musicians’ Association plans to build a digital music museum to preserve the country’s musical heritage and make scores, recordings and archival materials more accessible.

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