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Human spider fight or gagamboxing in Malitbog, Bukidnon

Spider fighting (or pag-away sa damang) is popular among kids in the Philippines, especially those living in the rural areas. It’s a blood sport involving two spiders, usually kept in precious matchboxes, placed at the opposite sides of a stick and then allowed to fight.

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Bukidnon man walks for 36 days to see Pope Francis

It’s a story of a father who wants to receive blessings for his sick child. Sixty six year old Antolin Adlawan of Kitaotao walked all the way from Bukidnon to Tacloban just to see, attend mass and receive blessings from Pope Francis. The Pontiff visited

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Meet the new Bukidnon State University president

Bukidnon State University welcomed a new president last January 8, 2015 in the person of Dr. Oscar Cabanelez. Cabanelez replaced Dr. Victor Barroso, who has been BSU chief since 1999 and who will turn 70 years old on January 12, the mandatory retirement age set

Miss Valencia 2015 candidates

Catch the activities leading towards the coronation of Miss Valencia 2015! A total of 21 ladies will vie for the Miss Valencia 2015 crown. Talent night will be on January 7, 2015, 7 PM at the Valencia City Oval Grounds. The coronation night will be

Bukidnon tribal costume featured in GMA 7 New Year Countdown

The Bukidnon tribe, Matigsalug, was represented during the recently concluded GMA 7 New Year’s Countdown held at the SM Mall of Asia in Manila. GMA 7 celebrities Mike Tan and Aryan Bautista wore Bukidnon tribal costumes during the New Year 2015 Countdown show, which was

Bukidnon joins nationwide simultaneous worship concert

Bukidnon will be one of the 82 provinces in the entire Philippines that will join a nationwide, simultaneous worship concert dubbed “Jesus Reigns.” The Jesus Reigns Bukidnon leg will be held on November 30, 2014 at the Capitol Grounds, Malaybalay City. For those living outside

Miss Bukidnon Centennial mother being harassed?

The mother of Laga Ta Bukidnon 2014 or Miss Bukidnon Centennial Mara Luz Smith, Luisa Gadon Mozar, said that two unidentified men went to her house last October 21, 2014. The two men, whom she described as “suspicious looking,” allegedly brought along with them an

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