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Face mask-clad pedestrians cross a road in Manila on Sept. 12, 2022. (AFP / Ted Aljibe)  The call for gender equality grows louder; and while there are wins for us to be proud of, there are still significant obstacles ahead of us, waiting to be overcome. As we celebrate Women’s …

Art in the Park celebrates art through showcasing the works of more than 60 exhibitors  I’ve come across this article by Philippine Collegian circulating on Facebook recently. The author, I summarized, believed that “art should be a universal experience, but exorbitant costs in art are prohibiting us from experiencing and …

The exhibit ‘Magnanimous Reciprocity’ also coincides with the foundation’s thanksgiving dinner for their successful advocacy programs One of the most important components of a museum is its collection. According to the International Council of Museums’ (ICOM) Code of Ethics, the maintenance of a collection is integral not only to the …

A traditional dance accompanies a poetry reading during one of the workshops held in Ateneo de Zamboanga University on March 8, 2024, for the National Commission for Culture of the Arts activities held in the southern city. (Philstar.com / Kathleen A. Llemit)  ZAMBOANGA, Philippines — Students from all over Zamboanga …

Dr. Issa Cellona encourages the continued commitment to remove the barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusivity  In commemoration of International Women’s Day, celebrity dermatologist Dr. Clarissa “Issa” Cellona, founder and lead dermatologist of SKINCELL Advanced Aesthetic Clinics, posted an inspiring message on her clinic’s Instagram account. In a post made …

The Barbie jeepney rolled out for the doll’s 65th anniversary/Barbie via Facebook  MANILA, Philippines — Barbie celebrated its 65th anniversary by having a pink jeepney roam the National Capital Region and by handing out doll donations. The iconic doll turned 65 last March 9, a day after International Women’s Day …

Ambos Panaderia and Cocina introduces the trending pastry at SM Aura in Taguig Crunchy Flat Croissants (Photo courtesy of Ambos Panaderia and Cocina)  After various iterations of the croissant, including the spiral, cube, and most recently the croffle, the crunchy flat croissant is now taking the internet by storm. Even …

Female activists hold a protest along Morayta Street in Manila to oppose Charter change and other issues as they commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. (STAR / Ryan Baldemor)  NEW YORK – The Philippines has made significant strides in advancing women’s rights in different sectors, a budget official …

Artist and architect Seth Corda (Philstar.com / Kristofer Purnell)  MANILA, Philippines — An architect by profession, artist Seth Corda continues to blend his technical knowledge with colorful strokes and patterns into his artworks. Corda’s first solo show, “Facets,” is composed of paintings that evoke his architectural background while finding a …

BY THE SEA. The Bacolod Baywalk Recreational Park at the reclamation area of Bacolod City will be the site of the first Bacolod Watersports Festival 2024. The summer-long tourism event will run from March 15 to April 28. (PNA Bacolod file photo) BACOLOD CITY – Water sports enthusiasts are set to gather …