As Independence Day draws near, streets across the Philippines and Filipino communities abroad are preparing to come alive with color, movement, and music. Parades will roll through city avenues and ...

Philippines on Wednesday commemorated National Flag Day through synchronized flag-raising ceremonies held at over a thousand locations nationwide. In ...

A giant Philippine flag was hoised during the May 24 opening of this year's Palarong Pambansa in this city, and the weavers ...

Play Video Aptly called “Sinag,” the barong features a detachable red and blue sling embroidered with a yellow sun ray pattern that symbolizes the Philippine flag. “The embroidery is ...

The colors of the Philippine flag serve as inspiration for the barong ... and an intricate yellow sun ray pattern decorating the chest. The barongs are made from piña-jusi fabric and the outfit ...