Sofia Pablo is still sweet at 18

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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