Courtesy: BRP Teresa Magbanua/Facebook  The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed BRP Teresa Magbanua, one of its largest patrol vessels, to keep a close eye on the reported illegal activities of China on Escoda Shoal—a sandbank located just 75 nautical miles from the coastline of Palawan. In a news release …

A man, woman, and children ride in the back of a tricycle loaded with belongings and other items as they flee bound for Khan Yunis, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on May 11, 2024 amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas./AFP  RAFAH, Palestinian …

Heart Evangelista (Images courtesy of Facebook)  Kapuso star Heart Evangelista revealed on Mother’s Day, May 12, that she suffered a fourth miscarriage. Heart described the incident one of her biggest heartbreaks as she wrote about it on Instagram. She also greeted moms with Happy Mother’s Day. Her full post: “A few …

Judy Ann Santos as president of the Philippines on ‘The Bagman.’/Screengrab from ‘The Bagman’  MANILA, Philippines — Actress Judy Ann Santos is gearing up for her teleserye comeback on the action-drama “The Bagman,” alongside actor-politician Arjo Atayde and John Arcilla. Her last teleserye appearance was on “Starla” in 2019, while also …

Ninja Van CEO Vin Perez drives innovation in Philippine logistics.  Ninja Van Philippines chief executive Vin Perez has overseen the company’s remarkable growth over the past six years. Balancing work and a personal life, Perez brings a unique perspective to the industry. A graduate of UP Diliman’s Industrial Engineering program, …

“Let It Be” — director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s original 1970 film about The Beatles — is now available on Disney+. This marks the film’s availability for the first time in over 50 years. First released in May 1970 amid the swirl of The Beatles’ breakup, “Let It Be” now takes its …

Not a few, particularly among green advocates, eye the three conglomerates in VIP protection and preservation efforts with some cynicism. Remarkably admirable is this move by three of the country’s biggest conglomerates — that are likewise among the biggest Philippine energy players — to join forces with the Department of …

“The month of May is the peak fishing season in the Philippines, an appropriate occasion for direct beneficiaries to show their support for management initiatives pertaining to the oceans.” This was among the rationale for Presidential Proclamation 57, signed in 1998, declaring May as the month of the ocean in …

Fur-parents dress their doggies with hats and sunglasses while cooling off in inflatable pools at the paw park of a mall in Taytay, Rizal on April 21, 2024. (The STAR / Miguel de Guzman) MANILA, Philippines — State weather bureau PAGASA said that the heat index in 27 areas is …

Progressive groups hold protest along Padre Faura Street in Manila, as the Supreme Court held its first session of oral arguments on Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 on February 2. (Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas / release)  MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomed the recent decision of the …