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Grand champion Jacob Fuentebella (center) flanked by Shigeru Shimoda, President of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines (left) and Tsutomu ‘Ben’ Suzuki, Director of Japan Foundation Manila (right)./Photo release  MANILA, Philippines — Jacob Fuentebella, a University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman graduate who now works as a …

ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry Treñas here said this city’s Paraw Regatta Festival showcases the maritime ingenuity of Ilonggos. TWO colorful native sailboats race on the Iloilo Strait, the body of water separating Iloilo City and the island-province of Guimaras, during the 51st Paraw Regatta Festival on Sunday, March 3. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Curator Marian Pastor Roces presenting a work by National Artist for Fashion Salvacion Lim Higgins (left); Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is crowned Miss Universe 2015 (Philstar.com / Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo; Miss Universe Organization / Darren Decker)  MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Design Center of the …

Pinas Sadya’s stylish clothing line features traditional weaves like Binakol and Inabel Experience the richness of local artistry and support Filipino creativity and social entrepreneurship Kultura’s Filipino Design Studio is back for its fourth edition. The pop-up event aims to celebrate and support local talents by offering a platform for …

ART HUB. Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. (right) with (from left) city accountant Delilah Fernandez, the mayor’s wife Mariel Escalante, and visionary artist Tom Alvarado at the recently-opened Balay Cadiznon, also known as the “House of Paintings” in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. Some 70 paintings are now displayed inside the art …

Must-reads for fans of ‘My Husband is a Mafia Boss’ author Dianna Marie Maranan “My Husband is a Mafia Boss” author Dianna Marie Maranan, known as Yanalovesyouu, passed away on Feb. 20, 2024. Even though she’s gone, her work will continue to have a lasting impact on many of her …

The Clark International Airport (Photo courtesy of CRK) CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga – The Clark International Airport (CRK) has won a Routes Asia 2024 award in the Under 5 Million Passengers category in ceremonies held in Langkawi, Malaysia. The award recognizes the organization’s excellence in airport and destination marketing. In a statement, the Luzon International …