N. Samar’s Ibabao Festival kicks off; best float gets P300K

San Jose town was named best float in the kick-off ceremony of the first-ever Ibabao Festival in Northern Samar province. The town received a PHP300,000 cash prize and a plaque from the provincial government during the ceremony on Sunday, after bestin...

All set for Higatangan Island Summer Festival in Biliran

The island village of Higatangan in Naval town, Biliran, is now ready for the return this week of the two-day summer festival. Organized by the local government of Naval, the event aimed to boost local tourism, said Mayor Gretchen Espina, who stayed o...

BLACKPINK’s ‘Shut Down’ music video garners 400 mln views on YouTube

The music video for K-pop girl group BLACKPINK's "Shut Down" topped 400 million views on YouTube on Saturday, its agency said."Shut Down" is the main track of the four-member group's second full-length album, "Born Pink," released Sept. 16 last year.Y...

Ministry Of Culture, Youth and Sports Focus Strategies

After approving the budget allocation for the Ministry of Development, the council heard the introduction on the proposed budget allocation of over 83 million dollars for the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang H...

Opening of Art Visual Exhibition and Charity Bazaar

More than 80 paintings are being displayed at the Art Visual Exhibition and Charity Bazaar held for the Republic of Turkiye and the Syrian Arab Republic Earthquake Humanitarian Fund. The opening ceremony for the exhibition and charity bazaar took place...

Chancellor’s Trophy 2022 Closing Ceremony

The Chancellor's Trophy encourages students to be active including in cultural and sports activities apart from increasing understanding between all higher education institutions in the country. The Chancellor's Trophy 2022 Closing Ceremony was held on...

Home Showcase Festival

Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam, BIBD, launched the 16th 'Home Showcase Festival', offering both homeowners and prospective homeowners alike the chance to experience the latest and best in home design and lifestyle options. Carrying the theme "Towards a S...

Initiative to Promote Domestic Tourism

Towards promoting the domestic tourism campaign, the Kenali Negara Kitani or KNK Campaign is open to the public during the 4-day MSME Fetsival at Bridex Hall, Jerudong. It is an ongoing initiative of the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism throug...

Launching of Brunei MSME Festival

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs comprise 97.2 per cent of active enterprises in Brunei Darussalam, making the sector important in the country's economic landscape. Apart from providing employment opportunities, the sector also plays a vital ...

Doa Kesyukuran and Appreciation Ceremony

The Cultural and Education Exchange Programme between school from Brunei Darussalam and the Sultanate of Oman for 2021 was hoped to become a platform for exchanges and sharing of knowledge, skills and experiences to enhance efficiency and effectiveness...

Beach Cleanup Activity

​The Japanese Association in collaboration with Green Brunei held a beach cleanup activity, 11th March. Held at Serasa Beach, the activity aimed to raise...

Song Noh Jati Li Danau Event

In conjunction with the 39th National Day Celebration, the Kampung Danau Consultative Council in Tutong District organised the 'Song Noh Jati Li Danau' event at Kampung Danau Sports arena, 5th March morning. Present was Awang Mohammad Sofian bin Haji B...

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