President Marcos on Palm Sunday, March 24, enjoined Filipinos to “illuminate the path for others through acts kindness and selflessness” as the nation marks the start of the observance of the Holy Week. Palm Fronds (Photo courtesy of Catholic Online) Marcos said that the Holy Week is a time for …
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Name PCG officials behind 36 Chinese recruits, lawmaker demands
(Photo courtesy of PCG-Surigao) MANILA – A congressman is pushing for an inquiry to identify and hold accountable the officials behind the acceptance at least 36 Chinese nationals as members of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA). Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said in a news release …
Read More »Cherry blossoms bloom in BGC, soon along Pasig River
Palawan cherry blossoms or balayong in BGC (Philstar.com / Kristofer Purnell) MANILA, Philippines — It’s officially springtime in areas of the world that have four seasons, though the Philippines isn’t one to miss out on one of spring’s best-known highlights. Palawan cherry blossoms, also known as balayong, began blossoming in …
Read More »Saura keys D’Navigators’ 4-set win vs Spin Doctors
Francis Saura stepped up in the clutch, delivering three pivotal points to spearhead Iloilo’s fightback in the fourth set as the D’Navigators edged past the Savouge Aesthetics Spin Doctors, 25-17, 25-17, 18-25, 25-23, in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the Paco Arena Sunday, March 24. Francis Saura steers …
Read More »PBA All-Stars settle for draw
Robert Bolick (left) and Japeth Aguilar (right) were named co-MVPs of the 2024 PBA All-Star /PBA Images MANILA, Philippines — The 2024 PBA All-Star ended in a draw as Team Mark came from behind against Team Japeth, 140-140, Sunday night at the University of St. La Salle gymnasium in Bacolod. …
Read More »Fashion designer Jimin Lee introduces J. Cricket and its infinite styles
To make her latest collection dubbed ‘Return to Essence,’ the Korean fashion designer looked back on her childhood days in the Philippines Traveling is one of the things that enriches a designer’s talent. It allows them to see the world in a myriad of colors, meet people and learn their …
Read More »‘I bloom on my own’: Moira Dela Torre named Hitmaker at 1st Women in Music
Moira Dela Torre attends the 1st Billboard Philippines Women in Music held in SM Aura Premier in Taguig City on March 22, 2024. Moira received the first-ever Hitmaker award. (Philstar.com / Kathleen A. Llemit) MANILA, Philippines — Moira Dela Torre was a picture of calmness as she walked the blue …
Read More »Motorists brace for Holy Week traffic in CALAX, CAVITEX
Motorists are urged to prepare for the expected Holy Week traffic surge at the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), and the C-5 Link Segment, as the Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South) implements ways to manage the expressways. Beginning Monday, March 25 to Sunday, March 31, MPT South said …
Read More »Paris Olympics 2024 unveils volunteer uniforms
PARIS – The uniforms for the volunteers of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games were officially unveiled on Saturday, while the organizers also announced that 20 percent of the approximately 45,000 volunteers hail from overseas, representing around 150 countries and regions. The uniforms made their appearances at the Volunteer Convention …
Read More »At the Heart of Philippine décor
Heart Evangelista ushers in a new era for Filipino fixtures as the newest brand ambassador of this furniture boutique At the forefront of the bespoke furniture industry, Genteel Home is transforming the landscape of Philippine home décor by championing the extraordinary artistry of Filipino craftsmen. In its pursuit to …
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