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Kaamulan’s lechon fest draws flak over ‘misuse of cultural symbol’

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The Lechon Festival, part of the Kaamulan Festival 2026 celebrations, has drawn criticism online after roasted pigs were decorated with “salay”, traditional beaded necklaces. The ”salay”, a handcrafted accessory worn by indigenous peoples, carries deep cultural and spiritual significance among the Lumad tribes of Bukidnon. Critics said its use as decoration

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Monterrazas de Cebu Continues Development After DENR Lifts Stoppage Order

Slater Young’s Monterrazas de Cebu continues development. The construction of the Monterrazas de Cebu continues after the DENR lifted the stoppage order on April 6, 2026. Previously, the Cebu City Council had moved to lift the cease-and-desist order (CDO) on the Monterrazas de Cebu project linked to Slater Young. This means that despite the violations ... Read more

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