PARIS (AFP) — Paris expects a crowd of 600,000 at the 2024 summer Olympics' opening ceremony which is to take place on the river Seine, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Tuesday. Rather than in an athletics stadium as is customary, France plans to celebrate the ceremony on July...
Some Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) officials led by President Bambol Tolentino are in Paris, France over the weekend to inspect possible training venues for Filipino athletes that would qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Philippine Olympic Committee President Rep. Abraham “Bambol”...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., left, and pole vault start EJ Obiena By NIKOLE JAVIER Ernest John Obiena paid President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. a visit on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Malacañang Palace. The world No. 3 pole vaulter, who is set to fly to Italy to...
From desert chic to an ode to French royalty, here are some of our favorite collections from the recent fashion fest in Paris Pieces from Chanel, Balenciaga, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Balmain, and Dior Saint Laurent Creative director Anthony Vaccarello served sophistication and glamor for...
Coperni’s finale moment is currently the talk of the town After the style fests in New York and Milan , the world’s eyes are now focused on France as Paris Fashion Week spring-summer 2023 goes full swing. As of the moment, French brand Coperni is making a buzz online after ending its showcase...
The Filipino style darling witnessed Posh Spice’s debut collection at Paris Fashion Week spring-summer 2023 Milan Fashion Week was all about playful style for Heart Evangelista . But now that she’s attending runway shows at Paris Fashion Week (PFW), the Vogue 100 muse is, once again, serving...
By Nikole Javier Ernest John Obiena vowed to pour it all in his mission to qualify and make a podium finish in the 2024 Paris Olympics. After eight months of joining different competitions which saw him break one record after another, the 26-year-old was received warmly during his homecoming at...
Freego owner Eduard Tio and CKSC Board of Trustee hands a gift to EJ Obiena during his homecoming to his alma mater. Also shown are other other school officials, led by its principal Jude Yap, and Board of Trustees. By Nikole Javier World No. 3 Ernest John Obiena has expressed his gratitude to...
The 2024 Paris Olympics would be weightlifting star Hidilyn Diaz’s “swan song” as she sets aside family goals for another shot at glory. Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) In a social media post, Diaz said she is manifesting this even if she knows she doesn’t need to prove anything anymore following her...
Is sexy actress Yassi Pressman dating Filipino-Canadian basketball player Jon Semira? This is the question of many after noticing the recent social media post of the Viva star. On Instagram, Yassi uploaded photos and videos of her and other Filipinos as they celebrated Bastille Day in Paris,...
(That’s what I want) Just out of my teens, while I was starting up in advertising, I declared to a friend, “I’m going to be rich!” I had just emerged from a positivity seminar, flying high on the wings of optimism. “But do you like money?” asked my friend, who sent me to that seminar as...
A true champion of Filipino style When it comes to stunning, jaw-dropping, and awe-inspiring fashion moments, one should not look further than our very own Heart Evangelista. Every time the Filipino actress is in Paris, there is no shortage of spectacular style to feast your eyes on. And during the...
