IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY Shirley Cruz Halili in Malacañang after Ani ng Dangal awards with daughter Anna Kathrina Halili-Cruz and associate director Grace Perez There is a unique mother-and-daughter team in the Halili-Cruz School of Ballet and Conservatory (HCSB) now observing its 38th year. The...
By IANE MACASIEB KEEPING IT FRESH Gen Z models don the modernized Filipiniana outfits from the Araw-Araw collection The Filipiniana gown, also known as the Maria Clara gown or terno, has given Filipino women a “sense of identity.” It makes every Filipina feel empowered just by wearing it. The...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has sought the maintenance of reciprocity and mutual respect in upholding the rights of the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) disputes as constituted under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS) seven years ago....
Alen Stajcic, the Australian that helped "change football in the Philippines forever", couldn’t help but marvel at how the 18-month journey led the national women's football team to rise in the global stage. It was only meant to be a 10-week contract for the decorated coach at the helm, but here...
From theater to television star, Kim Seon-ho has emerged as one of South Korea’s most promising talents, captivating audiences everywhere with his innocent charm and phenomenal acting skills. The artist, who rose to fame for his portrayal of Han Ji-Pyeong in the 2020 drama *Start-Up*, paid the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, July 27 said she was not surprised to see Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano standing up to object to the Senate resolution that seeks to prod the government to raise the Philippines’ concerns on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to the United Nations General Assembly...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) said the online oathtaking of new geodetic and civil engineers will be conducted on Aug. 4. Photo credit to PRC/ Manila Bulletin Facilitated by PRC-Cagayan de Oro via Zoom, the virtual oathtaking ceremony for new geodetic engineers will start at 1 p.m....
A reaffirmation of the Philippines’ claim of sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in the South China Sea before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through a resolution will solidify and rally international support against China’s political and military incursions into...
Malacañang has issued a memorandum directing and encouraging all government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to set up health facilities for their constituents. *Malacañang file photos* This developed after Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin issued, by the authority of President Marcos,...
Imagine yourself sitting by the beach enjoying a drink as you listen to the soothing sounds of the waves splashing by the shore. You’ve put on your best tropical outfit, laid down on the sand to watch the sunset, and gone full-on Jimmy Buffett mode with not a thing to worry about as you live the...
Like many of my contemporaries, I was raised in a home shared by three generations. We had no maids. Relatives came to help and were in turn raised like members of the family. They were sent to school along with the children of the household. Such was the case with distant cousin Gloria, who was...
By DANAH GUTIERREZ AUTHENTIC AKLANON Dishes in LA-UD’s set menu Boracay is known for its stunning white sand beaches and vibrant nightlife, but it’s also booming with gastronomic establishments and a plethora of dining options. Among the many restaurants that dot the island, La-ud Restaurant at...
