The definition of womanhood is more than a woman’s marital status or reproductive capabilities  Entering the Women’s Month with a reflection. At 39 and navigating through life as a single adult, I often find myself subjected to teasing or scrutiny based on norms that dictate what it means to be …

The Philippines registered $76 million in net outflows of foreign portfolio investments or hot money in January, lower than the $205-million net withdrawals in December 2023, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Friday.  It also marked a reversal of the $291-million net inflows recorded a year ago, data from …

Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel wearing an outfit made from chocolate wrappers./R’Bonney Gabriel via Instagram  MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2022 and Filipino-American model-designer R’Bonney Gabriel has created a new outfit made out of chocolate wrappers. In a series of posts on social media, R’Bonney showed off a top she …

The NU Lady Bulldogs won their third straight contest in the UAAP women’s volleyball play./UAAP Media Bureau  MANILA, Philippines — The National University Lady Bulldogs made quick work of UP, 25-17, 25-16, 25-17, sending the Fighting Maroons to their fourth straight loss in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament …

Gary Valenciano  Many may not know it but the 1988 poignant monster OPM hit “Sana Maulit Muli” by Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano was inspired by the late teen actress Julie Vega. During a media conference for his upcoming “Pure Energy: One Last Time” concert held in Quezon City on …

Noticing the “idle” lands of public schools, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte pushed for the conversion of these lands into gardens to grow agricultural products. Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte at the tree-planting activity in Tagbilaran City, Bohol on Sept. 5, 2023. (OVP photo) The official …

The Philippines can accede to Beijing’s call for friendly negotiations, but this should be based on equal terms and without impositions and impossible conditions. China has recoiled from the outcome of the successful official visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Australia where he spoke of the need for unity …

China’s reclamation moves and building of artificial islands in the WPS grew unabated. The Chinese never had it so good for all of the previous administration’s six years in office when President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s predecessor practically allowed them to do as they pleased, which mainly involved ignoring the …

AUSSIE ADDRESS. President Marcos addresses the Australian House of Representatives at the Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday. AFP with PPO Pool  Canberra—President Marcos told Australia’s parliament the Philippines was on the “frontline” of a battle for regional peace Thursday as he urged Canberra to join forces in facing the …

The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines launched its event titled, Trade & Connect: Concrete Investments: A Look into the Philippine Infrastructure Industry on Feb. 28, 2024 in Dusit Thani Manila. The event provided an overview of the infrastructure sector and investment opportunities in the Philippines. Keynote speakers and panelists include Deputy Executive …