While stunning in the eye-catching archival dress by Filipino fashion designer Rajo Laurel, Miss Universe Philippines 4th runner-up Christi McGarry took the time to recognize the designers and creative team behind her show-stopping looks during the competition. In a post shared with her fans, the beauty queen thanked Filipino fashion …
Read More »Coo captures silver in Asian BMX championships
Patrick Coo (left) with gold winner Komet Sukprasert of Thailand and bronze medalist Shimada Ryo of Japan Patrick Bren Coo clinched the silver medal at the 2024 Asian Cycling Confederation BMX Championships in Thailand to validate further his rising potential in the discipline. The silver medal he clinched at the …
Read More »Two-thirds of Canadians have experienced traumatic events in their lives, StatsCan says
A psychiatrist and a firefighter who responded to multiple major traffic incidents share what can push an individual to the point of being unable to work or facing damaging effects on family life. New survey results detail the most common traumatic experiences, explores link to PTSD. WARNING: This story contains …
Read More »Scientists tested replica Bronze Age armour on Greek marines. Here’s what they learned
More than a dozen elite Greek marines dressed up like Bronze Age warriors and practised ancient fighting techniques — all in the name of science. Despite its bulky appearance, the copper plate armour proved versatile and practical in combat simulations. More than a dozen elite Greek marines dressed up like …
Read More »Don’t cross line
“Beijing wants to propagate the narrative that the West Philippine Sea dispute could only be resolved among the claimants without any other parties involved. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. had a face-off with a People’s Liberation Army officer after his keynote address at the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore the other …
Read More »Rebirth of Phl volleyball?
“The formation of the LVPI had been painful and very controversial as it disenfranchised some stakeholders of the old PVF. Philippine volleyball was alive and kicking on a balmy Wednesday night. Just a few hours before, the Filipino volleyball players — collectively known as Alas Pilipinas — ripped Australia in …
Read More »Marcos pitches Philippines in UN council, says country will be a ‘peacemaker’
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday the Philippines will embrace its role as a trusted partner, credible pathfinder, and committed peacemaker, as he made a pitch for the country’s candidacy to the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. In his speech during the 21st International Institute …
Read More »Scientists urge long-term monitoring of WPS resources
A GROUP of the country’s leading scientists is calling for the long-term monitoring and sustainable management of resource1s in the West Philippine Sea, amid rising tensions between the Philippines and China. A public forum facilitated by the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) on the geopolitical and …
Read More »DMW assures all-out support for 2 convicted OFWs on Brunei death row
PROVIDING HOPE. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac (seated, left) visits overseas Filipino worker Cyrile Tagapan at the Maraburong Prison Facility in Brunei Darussalam on May 29, 2024. Tagapan has been in prison since 2016 for the murder of a Bruneian national, arson and theft and is facing the death penalty. (Photo …
Read More »50 percent back divorce for irreconcilably separated – SWS
Couples proceed along during a mass wedding in Manila on February 14, 2019, as part of Valentine’s Day celebrations. Some 200 couples reportedly took part in the event. (AFP / Ted Aljibe, File) MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos still support the legalization of divorce for irreconcilably separated couples, a survey …
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