A kid dressed in a firefighter suit joins the ‘Longest Fire Truck Parade’ in celebration of the Fire Prevention Month at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Norman Cruz A kid dressed in a firefighter suit joins the ‘Longest Fire Truck Parade’ in celebration …

(Photo from Anadolu)  ISTANBUL – Oil prices decreased on Monday amid concerns over the demand outlook in China, the world’s biggest crude importer, following data released last week. International benchmark Brent crude traded at USD81.97 per barrel at 10.28 a.m. local time (0728GMT) for a 0.13 percent decline from the closing price …

Robert Downey Jr. and Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer”/Universal Pictures  HOLLYWOOD — Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” was the big winner of the night with seven awards out of 13 nominations, while “Poor Things” — a female take on the Frankenstein story — won four. Here are the winners in key categories for …

Robinsons Department Store offers a variety of promos in celebration of Women’s Month  Women are strong and intelligent, and they deserve to be celebrated for all that they do. With the theme “inspire inclusion,” this year’s International Women’s Month aims to inspire people to value women’s contributions. Robinsons Department Store …

Asian Cultural Council Philippines and Leon Gallery officials with Anita Magsaysay-Ho’s “Planting Rice” painting (far left)/Philstar.com / Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo  MANILA, Philippines — In time for International Women’s Month, a rare painting by Anita Magsaysay-Ho was auctioned off last weekend by auction house Leon Gallery for the benefit of …

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at the Crypto.com Arena on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images / AFP)  LOS ANGELES – Anthony Davis delivered a sensational game on the eve of his 31st birthday Sunday (Monday Manila time), …

A seemingly innocuous tool, language can perpetuate biases against women and desensitize societies to inequality. Many Filipino women grace boardrooms and lead social movements, while some hold positions of power in the government. Yet, a persistent undercurrent of inequality lies under this veneer of progress and efforts to empower women. …

This file photo shows the Dimaukom Mosque or Pink Mosque in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, which will see an influx of worshipers with the anticipated start of t he Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Sunday or Monday. Meanwhile, members of the Philippine Coast Guard help clean the Golden Mosque …

President Marcos hoped that the public would open their hearts to forgiveness as Filipino Muslims mark the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan on Sunday, March 10. File photos  In his message dated March 10, the President said Ramadan holds special significance as it serves as a reminder of …

The Philippine Coast Guard held a send-off ceremony for BRP Cabra and BRP Sindangan, which will patrol the West Philippine Sea and Sulu Sea. (PCG / Release)  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is setting into motion a defense strategy focused on securing and protecting the country’s territorial waters, including marine …