The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) updated the status of twelve Canadian animals this month, and it included the Grey-headed Chickadee among the animals newly considered “endangered.” Dr. Louise Blight is the co-chair of the COSEWIC advisory committee on birds. She said Grey-headed Chickadees live …
Read More »My dad’s funeral in the Philippines showed me it’s OK to party the pain away
After his father’s sudden death while on vacation in the Philippines, Jim Agapito rushed to his funeral. But when he arrived from Canada, he was thrown into an unfamiliar world where his sombre understanding of mourning was replaced by superstition and festivities. When my father died suddenly of a heart …
Read More »Obiena secures gold in LA; Hoffman rises in rankings
Ernest John Obiena and Lauren Hoffman Hard work continues to pay off for both Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena and Fil-American hopeful Lauren Hoffman, who jumped up in the Olympic qualification ranking and broke the Philippine record for a third time this year. After spending six weeks in a training …
Read More »Adriana Lima wears Filipino design nail art
Could this be the next nail art trend? Our fashion statement doesn’t end with our clothes and makeup; it extends to our nails. But lately, something shiny and new has caught our eyes: the unique and striking nails worn by supermodel Adriana Lima and fashion icon Bryan Boy. Screen grab from Adriana …
Read More »Para swimmer Angel Otom captures gold, silver in Singapore tourney
Angel Otom thrived at the Citi Para Swimming World Series 2024 in Singapore recently after scooping one gold and one silver medal. The triple gold medalist at last year’s ASEAN Para Games in Cambodia, who was born without arms, first took a huge splash in the women’s 50-meter butterfly Class …
Read More »Star Cinema and GMA Pictures team up for ‘Hello, Love, Again’
Kathryn, Alden to reprise iconic roles as Joy and Ethan Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards In another historic collaboration, ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema and GMA Pictures are teaming up for the first time to produce “Hello, Love, Again,” the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit “Hello, Love, Goodbye.” Kathryn Bernardo of …
Read More »Benilde, Perpetual move closer to NCAA volleyball titles
CLOSER TO THE CROWN. The College of Saint Benilde Lady Blazers celebrate after beating the Letran Lady Knights in Game 1 of the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball finals at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Sunday (May 19, 2024). CSB is eyeing a third consecutive title. (NCAA photo) MANILA – College …
Read More »Puregold hosts record-breaking Negosyo Convention 2024
Multi-channel retailer Puregold once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners by hosting the highly-anticipated Negosyo Convention 2024. The event, which is taking place at the World Trade Center in Pasay City and runs until today, May 18, welcomed an unprecedented number of over …
Read More »A ‘Mamamagic’ Day with celeb moms
Star Magic hosted its first ever “Mamamagic Day,” dedicated to honoring the incredible mothers within its family. Held at the Brittany Hotel Villar City in Cavite, the pre-mother’s celebration was a hosted by VJ Ai dela Cruz. Star Magic mothers Dimples Romana, Vina Morales, Desiree Del Valle, Nikki Valdez, Jolina …
Read More »Zsa Zsa Padilla, Karylle join grand Santa Cruz de Mayo
The Philippine Heritage Society, a devoted group of individuals dedicated to safeguarding the country’s cultural legacy, continues to support and collaborate with organizations and individuals who champion the cause of preserving Philippine native arts, culture and history. With this, the Philippine Heritage Society, together with the Filipinas Heritage Foundation, the …
Read More »