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A taste of the 19th century

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 07 04:48 AM

Models pose in front of old Filipiniana dresses at the newly unveiled Barbara's Museum Attic in Plaza San Luis General Luna street fronting the San Agustin church in Intramuros, Manila on Thursday. Read more »

DepEd clarifies: Korean, other foreign languages only electives, not replacement to Filipino

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 18 11:28 PM

The Department of Education assured the public studying of Korean and other foreign languages is only an option given to students and is not intended to replace Filipino subject in the basic education curriculum. Read more »

The ultimate Spanish giveaway

Marilen Fontanilla
Posted at Nov 03 07:25 AM

Why Txanton’s executive suitcase is the perfect choice for premium quality Spanish gourmet products Read more »

Football: No Messi or Ronaldo but ‘Clasico’ could still define season

Reuters
Posted at Oct 25 08:11 PM

Barca, who will be without the injured Messi, sit top of La Liga on 18 points, just one ahead of the chasing pack in what is shaping up to be the tightest title race in years. Read more »

Football: Real slump to third straight loss despite ending record goal drought

Reuters
Posted at Oct 20 09:55 PM

Real's 2-1 loss to Levante is their third successive defeat in all competitions, which piles more pressure on coach Julen Lopetegui. Read more »

OPINION: 'News Beat of the Century' – The Battle of Manila Bay, 1898

Buddy Gomez – CYBERBUDDY
Posted at Aug 31 09:49 PM

It was not until the day after, May 8, 1898, that the general public came to know of Commodore George Dewey’s victory. Joseph Pulitzer’s the New York World newspaper carried an earthshaking scoop! America celebrated, scrambling for the nearest map, to locate where in the world lay the Philippine Islands! Read more »

Duterte leads National Heroes Day commemoration

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 27 11:38 AM

President Duterte leads the wreath laying ceremony during the National Heroes Day commemoration at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani. Read more »

Spanish national, tumakas sa selda ng immigration office

Melanie Severino, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 09:45 AM

DAVAO CITY - Pinaghahanap ngayon ng awtoridad ang 64-anyos na Spanish national matapos na makatakas sa selda ng immigration office sa lungsod na ito noong Hunyo 12, 2018. Read more »

Robredo nakiisa sa pagdiriwang ng PH-Spanish Friendship Day

Mylce Mella, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 01 01:03 AM

Inaasahan ng Bise Presidente na lalo pang palakasin ng dalawang bansa ang kanilang ugnayan sa larangan ng komersyo at kultura. Read more »

Naga eats: Instagram-worthy Que Pasa is Bicol's latest culinary destination

Joko Magalong-De Veyra
Updated as of Jun 20 08:35 AM

Whether you’re from out of town or a local, Que Pasa offers a fun alternative to spend one’s evenings in Naga. Read more »

TINGNAN: Bahagi ng pinaniniwalaang pinakamataas na tulay sa Paoay

Denis Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 30 12:08 AM

Sa masukal na bahagi na Mount Pugaro sa Ilocos Norte, matatagpuan ang ruins ng pinaniniwalaang pinakamataas na tulay sa bayan noong panahon ng Kastila.   Read more »

F1: Dominant Hamilton wins in Spain, Vettel fourth

Alan Baldwin, Reuters
Posted at May 14 12:22 AM

Lewis Hamilton won the Spanish Grand Prix in a commanding Mercedes one-two on Sunday to stretch his Formula One lead over Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel from four to 17 points. Read more »

Football: Ronaldo cries injustice as last appeal rejected

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 23 11:01 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo reiterated his anger at what he described as the "incomprehensible decision" to reject his final appeal against a five-match ban on Tuesday. Read more »

Ronaldo hogs headlines as Real beat Barca 3-1 in Clasico

Richard Martin, Reuters
Posted at Aug 14 09:58 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a sensational goal and was then sent off for a combination of his provocative celebration and for diving as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in an explosive Spanish Super Cup first leg on Sunday. Read more »

Spanish-era bridge to become tourist spot in Vigan

Bryan Realgo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 02:48 AM

Vigan City - The Ayusan-Paoa Spanish-Era Bridge, which was declared as a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum, is set to become a tourist spot in Vigan City. Read more »

Here's how to make authentic Paella Negra

Nannie Flores
Posted at Jun 28 06:43 AM

Paella Negra is made with squid ink, which is added to the rice in the cooking broth and gives the dish the color and its name. Read more »

'Hocus' exhibit wants to spark curiosity, critical thinking

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 01 09:59 PM

The National Museum presents a unique art exhibit dubbed "Hocus," a collaboration between artists Saul Hofileña Jr. and Guy Custodio. The name Hocus comes from the first syllable of their surnames. Read more »

F1: Hamilton wins in Spain with Vettel second

Alan Baldwin, Reuters
Posted at May 15 01:13 AM

Lewis Hamilton won a strategic Spanish Grand Prix thriller on Sunday to cut Sebastian Vettel's overall lead in the Formula One championship to six points with a quarter of the season completed. Read more »

Ahead of Madrid Fusion, Diamond adds Spanish faves to Corniche buffet

Joko Magalong
Posted at Apr 04 07:09 PM

Just in time for this week's Madrid Fusion Manila, Corniche at the Diamond Hotel celebrates Esquisita Comida Espanola, a Spanish food festival showcasing dishes by its new executive chef Franciso Javier Coque, which runs until April 9. Read more »

Spanish King's brother-in-law to appeal fraud conviction

Reuters
Posted at Feb 21 10:00 PM

MADRID - The Spanish King's brother-in-law Inaki Urdangarin will appeal against a court conviction following a trial for fraud and tax evasion, for which he was sentenced to six years and three months in prison, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Read more »