With a vibrant spirit and a heart brimming with ambition, Myrna Esguerra from Abra embarked on a remarkable journey as the representative of the Philippines at the 63rd Miss International beauty pageant in Tokyo, Japan, on Nov. 27. After more than a year of meticulous preparation, Myrna now stands...
The Makati City local government was recognized by the Department of Finance 's (DOF) Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) on Wednesday, Nov. 5, as one of the top-performing cities in the country for Finance Year 2024. Makati Mayor Nancy Binay said the city was ranked among the Top 10...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has achieved a major milestone in delivering essential learning materials to Filipino students, earning commendation from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on Tuesday, September 16. In 2024 alone, EDCOM 2 noted that DepEd successfully...
Warning that graft continues to weaken institutions and harm the poor, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) on Monday, September 8, denounced widespread corruption in the country and called for stronger accountability measures in government. In a statement, the national...
When Mt. Kanlaon erupted on December 9 last year, the impact rippled across Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental. Entire communities were forced to evacuate, livelihoods were buried in ash, and uncertainty stretched far beyond the initial days of the disaster. For many, the eruption was a test of...
Paris Olympian Sam Catantan is all set for a big return after fully recovering from a surgery that repaired her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury last year. The 23-year-old Olympic fencer shared her current condition on an Instagram story Friday, Aug. 1, saying her left knee is fully healed...
The Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) is confident of discovering future champions and making them ready for a strong campaign in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. SWP president Monico Puentevella said Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo 's victory in Tokyo four years ago served as an inspiration for...
President Marcos has approved the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) until 2028. Marcos signed issued Memorandum Circular No. 84 dated May 21 which approved and adopted the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan 2024-2028. The CFIDP aims to provide targeted interventions...
Christine Juliane 'CJ ' Opiaza (Instagram) Pageant fans, rejoice! The wait is almost over! The Miss Grand International Organization announced on May 29 that Miss Philippines Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza, who won first runner-up, will be crowned the new Miss Grand International 2024 in...
Christine Juliane 'CJ ' Opiaza of the Philippines (Images courtesy of Instagram) Following Rachel Gupta 's resignation, the Miss Grand International Organization has not yet announced a new titleholder. Pageant fans believe that the title will likely be awarded to Christine Juliane...
Miss Grand International 2024 Rachel Gupta (Instagram) Reigning Miss Grand International Rachel Gupta has stepped down from the title, citing "broken promises, mistreatment, and a toxic environment." "It is with deep regret that I share this news. I have made the decision to step down as Miss...
Private schools across the Philippines have rallied behind Sonny Angara, expressing strong support for his continued tenure as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). The backing comes after President Marcos requested courtesy resignations from all Cabinet members. READ: ...
