Nikka Veronni Factolerin Espinili-Restovic, 32, is a seafarer turned Filipina gardener based in Serbia, where she grows Philippine or Asian vegetables. Espinili-Restovic settled abroad after marrying a Serbian national named Radoje Restovic and is now a mother to their three-year-old...
Globe Telecom Inc. will officially launch its 5G roaming service in North America next week through Canada-based Telus on Tuesday, June 15, and USA-based AT&T on ThursdayJune 17. The telco also today (June 10) announced its 5G roaming partnership with the leading European technology...
There is a need for food systems to be "fair, healthy, and environment friendly," civil society organizations from across Asia and Europe said. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) During the webinar dubbed, "Tech to Fork: Resisting the Neoliberal Domination in Agriculture amid COVID...
The number of overseas Filipinos who have contracted coronavirus disease (COVID-19) rose to 18,659 as a single new case was only recorded, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday, May 22. (DFA) The DFA also reported no new recovery and zero fatality on the same day. The number of...
Tens of thousands of protesters marched in support of Palestinians on Saturday in major European cities including London, Berlin, Madrid and Paris, as the worst violence in years raged between Israel and militants in Gaza. Protesters set a fire during a demonstration in solidarity with the...
Schools and stores reopened in parts of Europe on Monday, easing out of months of COVID-19 lockdowns, but the devastating outbreak raged on across the sub-continent and health experts declared the virus mutation in India a "variant of concern". A COVID-19 patient reacts while sitting on a bed...
An additional 13 coronavirus cases were reported among overseas Filipinos, raising the total tally to 18,537, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Saturday, May 8. Department of Foreign Affairs The DFA did not record any new deaths, which stands at 1,159. As of the same day, active...
Something could be said about being raised by a working mother like Susan Joven. To this daughter, it was like ‘getting a Ph.D. even before I was old enough to enter college’ BUSY MOM The author Ginggay Joven-dela Merced (top) and her mother Susan Joven As a child of the ’80s, I belong to...
Moving to a place outside one’s homeland is a major life event and not everyone is lucky to have a smooth transition. The adjustment period can be tough in many aspects, including having to deal with unfamiliar dishes and practices. Christine Mallon-Odzic, 31, a native of Iloilo City, faced...
STUDY HERE Budapest, capital of Hungary The Embassy of Hungary in Manila has announced the extension of the agreement between Hungary and the Philippines to make it possible for 35 new talented Filipino students to study free in Hungary each year. The deadline for applications is on Jan. 16. It’s...
K-pop superstars BTS bagged four trophies to emerge as the biggest winner at the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA) held on Nov. 8 (Nov. 9 in the Philippines). BTS won four out of their five nominations: Best Song for their hit “Dynamite,” Best Group, Biggest Fans and Best Virtual Live for...
Seven K-pop acts including powerhouses BTS and BLACKPINK have been nominated for the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA) that will be held on Nov. 8. MTV EMA announced the nominees in 16 main categories and 29 best local act categories in different regions around the world. BTS got five...
