Actress Sofia Pablo looks to grow more professionally as she enters a new phase in her life Actress Sofia Pablo was a vision of youthful glam and sweetness on her 18th birthday celebration, a Hawaiian-themed debut party held at Raffles Makati. Instead of the traditional 18 roses, Sofia opted for a …
Read More »Filipina youth champions education for women at United Nations
Mandy Romero, representing the youth of the Philippines,delivers the country statement at the 68th Session of the United Nations (Commission on the Status of Women.) MANILA, Philippines — In her bid to break barriers in education experienced by women and girls in the Philippines, Mandy Romero, 23, wrote and delivered …
Read More »Puerto Princesa takes pride in hosting World Dragonboat
Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation (PCKDF) president Leonora Escollante, International Canoe Federation (ICF) President Thomas Konietzko, Puerto Princesa City Mayor Lucilo Rodriguez Bayron, ICF official Uli Schreck and ICF Dragon Boat Commission Chair Dr. Wai-Hung Luk flash the thumbs up sign after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for …
Read More »Vice Ganda on achieving beauty inside out
In an industry that rewards youth, TV host and comedian Vice Ganda proudly proves that age — and the wisdom that comes with it — is something to be proud of. Fresh from his much-talked-about birthday bash, Vice Ganda joined businesswoman Anna Magkawas at The Manila House in Bonifacio Global …
Read More »Airbus net profit soars 28% in January-March
PARIS: European aviation giant Airbus posted a 28-percent increase in first-quarter profit on Thursday through rising deliveries and production, a day after archrival Boeing reported a loss. Airbus’ net income in the first three months rose to 595 million euros ($637 million) while revenue grew 9 percent to 12.8 billion …
Read More »El Niño is nearing its end. Does that mean global temperatures will cool down in 2024?
La Niña is on its way, but global temperatures are so warm already that some climate scientists say it may not have as much of a a cooling effect this year as in the past. March was the 10th month in a row with record-breaking temperatures. Last year, the planet …
Read More »Catantan vs Esteban in Olympics possible
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Is there a possibility for the former Philippine fencing team's 1-2 punch of Samantha Catantan and Maxine Esteban – now with Ivory Coast – to clash in a 'dream bout' in the Paris Olympics this July? Yes. There is a high probability that the two former …
Read More »Math teacher coaches Umingan to boys’ crown in PNVF U18 championships
MANILA, Philippines: WHO would have thought a bunch of boys from the municipality of Umingan who've virtually never tasted the tough and rough action in the big city would emerge champions of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Under-18 Championships Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum? And who would readily …
Read More »These TikTok influencers exploit trending topics and hashtags to get political
A number of influencers are using trending hashtags and video formats across social media platforms to discuss otherwise serious issues such as war, LGBTQ rights and abortion access. In fact, it's become a popular strategy to entice people to watch political content they might not otherwise see. Creators have to …
Read More »Feds give financial boost to biofuel sector amid growing U.S. competition
Canada’s biofuel industry is welcoming a proposed multi-billion dollar package of financial support from the federal government, although concerns remain about whether it will be enough to compete with lucrative subsidies south of the border and reverse the growing dependence on U.S. imports to meet clean fuel regulations. New funding …
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