ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines – In the northern part of the Philippines, an Ilokano gay community has been celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride through an annual Gay Santacruzan, a tradition originally held every May ...

The Santacruzan was first held in the 1800s at Malolos, Bulacan in the Philippines as a religious procession commemorating the quest of Queen Helena of Constantinople and her son, Constantine the ...

A Santacruzan is a religio-historical beauty pageant held in many cities, towns, and even in small communities throughout the Philippines during the month of May. One of the most colorful aspects of ...

Maricarl Tolosa was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International in 2001 as a statuesque 22-year-old model. And now, 23 years later, she returns to the pageant to play the part of “Reyna ...

MANILA, Philippines – The Binibining Pilipinas 2024 candidates participated in a colorful Grand Santacruzan procession on Friday, May 24, at the Gateway Mall 2 in Cubao, Quezon City.

The Grand Santacruzan in Sorsogon City featured well-known beauty queens, some of whom have represented the country in international pageants, such as Miss Globe, Miss International, Miss Grand ...

MANILA, Philippines — Every May, apart from Mother’s Day and National Heritage Month, the country observes many summer festivals, particularly, Santacruzan and Flores de Mayo.

Growing up in the Philippines, Ben Ongoco rarely missed the celebrations surrounding Santacruzan, a religious festival that literally means "Holy Cross." The west Houston resident has fond ...

Filipino designer Cary Santiago on Santacruzan-inspired national costume of Miss International Queen Philippines 2022 Fuschia Anne Ravena (in photo): "The majestic arc with the cross symbolizes ...

Miss World Philippines candidates looked stunning in their elegant gowns for the pageant’s national costume competition which had the theme Santacruzan. The 36 delegates flaunted their beauty as ...

Miss World Philippines is one of the most awaited competitions when it comes to beauty pageants, this is why the candidates vying for the crown are also showcasing the works of different local ...

MANILA, Philippines — Mayor Joy Belmonte is limiting the conduct of traditional mass gatherings during various community celebrations, including religious fiestas, in different barangays in Quezon ...