The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) renewed their commitment to extend more support to women in the field of science in celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Saturday, Feb. 11. (Courtesy of CHED/FB) “As we continue to...
National alliance of Filipino women, Gabriela, will lead the conduct of One Billion Rising campaign: Rise for Freedom on Saturday, Feb. 11 in line with its oath to eradicate all forms of gender-based violence. One Billion Rising, a global action to end violence against all identities subjected to...
The Very Extra Book Club starts the year with generous helpings of the scandals that broke this author and his New York swans apart THE VERY EXTRA BOOK CLUB From left: Rajo Laurel, Pauline Suaco Juan, Marielle Santos Po, Alicia Colby Sy, Stephanie Zubiri, Rocio Olbes Ressano, Jae de Veyra Pickrell,...
Activities for the National Women’s Month are all planned and now scheduled, said the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) less than a month before the annual celebration begins. In the Philippines, National Women’s Month is celebrated annually in March to highlight women’s achievements and...
Japan said concerns being raised by the Filipino "comfort women" have been addressed by its government, including recognition of the Imperial Japanese Army's atrocities and reparation claims. In a statement, the Japanese Embassy in Manila made remarks on the various calls made by the surviving...
A recent backlash on a fast food restaurant’s advertisement sparked conversations on how the Philippines still has “a lot more to do” when it comes to portraying women in media. The advertisement at issue was published by Subway Philippines, a multinational fast food franchise that...
The Philippine women’s national football team By NIKOLE JAVIER The Philippine women’s national team will no longer be playing as underdogs when they face a tough battle to move past the first round of the Olympic Qualifiers. The Filipinas are kicking off their hectic campaign this...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is not expected to raise matters on the Filipino "comfort women" during his visit to Japan, an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday. In a pre-departure briefing ahead of the President's official working visit to the Land of the...
Alex Eala By NIKOLE JAVIER Alex Eala couldn’t make it past sixth seed Tatjana Maria of Germany and absorbed a lopsided 2-6, 2-6 loss in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 250 Thailand Open on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the True Arena in Hua Hin. Maria only needed 69 minutes...
Smart’s Jude Turcuato, Uratex managing director Peachy Medina and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas’ Sonny Barrios. By NIKOLE JAVIER Six Philippine 3x3 teams are set to showcase their talent against international rivals in the inaugural Manila Hustle 3x3 on Feb. 4 to 5 at Robinsons...
Football coach Alen Stajcic By NIKOLE JAVIER Philippine national women's football team head coach Alen Stajcic is dealing with a unique problem as promising talents battle for roster spots in the lead-up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The national mentor and now appointed head tactician...
FROM LEFT: Goalkeeper Inna Palacios, team manager Jeff Cheng, head coach Alen Stajcic, co-captain Hali Long and assistant coach Nahuel Arrar By NIKOLE JAVIER Philippine women’s national football team head tactician Alen Stajcic and his assistant Nahuel Arrarte will be extending their...
