Find out why Josephine "Banig" Roberto of Ang Bagong Kampeon fame chose to leave Philippine showbiz and migrate to the U.S. Josephine "Banig" Roberto had the chance to sing once again in front of her ...

LOS ANGELES, California — Loyal fans and friends of LA-raised child singing sensation Josephine “Banig” Roberto got what they had missed most when she treated them to trademark suave moves, vitality ...

First, a few words about Yul Servo in Mass, stage adaptation (by Rodolfo Vera, directed by Chris Millado) of F. Sionel Jose’s novel, which had its final run last Sunday afternoon at the CCP’s Huseng ...

It all began in January-February 1974 when playwright-director Frank G. Rivera and other colleagues from the Philippine Educational Theater Association (Peta) were invited by Rufino Ignacio, vice ...

THE INITIAL idea was to use the 40 banigs — mats which had been woven in Basey, Samar — as gifts and room decor. It was the plan when Philippine Ambassador to Portugal Celia Anna M. Feria arrived in ...

Josephine "Banig" Roberto (in photo) co-wrote the tracks in her 14-track self-titled album with her sister Jhoanna. As a young child, Josephine Roberto impressed audiences with her vocal prowess.

Borongan City—Heroism comes in many forms. For Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio, it meant sacrificing their life for their country. Then there are everyday heroes like Ricky Bautista who chose to ...

WHILE the banig may be a fading term for the current generation, Manila-based start-up Woven Handicrafts is breathing new life to the sturdy and centuries-old mat by giving it a modern functionality, ...

Banig weaving provides decent livelihood. Story & Photos by Marky Ramone Go I first came to learn about the banig weavers of Basey, Samar, many moons ago when in a pre-Yolanda morning, I explored the ...

Karen’s Tindahan started as a fluke when it was set up a year ago. Returning from a trip to the Visayas, Karen Fabie Concepcion brought home pasalubong (gifts) for her fashionable mother Amy ...

Lara transforms the “banig” into contemporary fashion and lifestyle creations. It all started as Samar Gov. Sharee Ann Tan’s vision to uplift the lives of her province mates and rebuild their ...