The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) strongly condemned all acts of commodification and sought to influence development efforts for gender equality and empowerment of women and girls for decades. (Photo from PCW/Facebook) In light of the controversy involving another government agency...
INTRICATE DESIGNS These textiles are made by the Agusan Manobo cultural bearers and Suyam masters Award-winning visual artist Carlito Camahalan Amalla, a member of the Agusan Manobo tribe, will discuss the rich history and culture of their very own suyam embroidery and the wisdom of women weavers...
CHEERS Louie Ablaza on his 85th birthday with his wife Mellie Ablaza On a coolish Sunday morning, Mellie Ablaza turned the family’s weekend spot, Casa Amelia in Alfonso, Cavite, into a street party to celebrate her husband Louie’s 85th birthday. With their son JunJun, who conceptualized the...
PIÑA FOR SHOW Various piña textiles displayed during the book launch of 'Piña Futures' at the FEU Media Center Not many fabrics can truly represent Filipino culture and identity as the piña can. The most resplendent among Philippine textiles, piña served as a symbol of femininity,...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said the Senate will come up with a "strongly-worded" resolution that would urge President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s administration to bring the West Philippine Sea issue to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). ...
China's claim that the United States is the "mastermind" behind the increasing number of countries recognizing the Philippines’ sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea is an "insult" to Manila, a US government official said. Reacting to Beijing's recent remark during the seventh anniversary of...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (leftmost) gives comfort to cancer-striken children during the townhall meeting at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) on July 17, 2023. (Speaker’s office) As he spoke with and held cancer-striken children in his arms, House Speaker Martin Romualdez...
The Philippine women’s national football team got a glimpse of what’s ahead in their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup debut after falling to world No. 3 Sweden, 5-1, in their closed-door friendly match on Monday, July 17 in New Zealand. There is no detailed account from the Philippine Football...
An international think tank has condemned the recent "blatant disregard of the ruling and persistent violation of international law" on claims related to the West Philippine Sea. Dindo Manhit, president of Stratbase ADR Institute, made the statement after Beijing kept insisting that the 2016...
I GOT RHYTHM Clarinetist Jason Marquez with pianist Dingdong Fiel and cellist Job Polvoriza at Manila Pianos (Photo Richard Sy-Facunda) Clarinetist Jason Marquez who just earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance at the Andrews University in Michigan, USA is all set for a return engagement...
DAPA, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – The Philippine Navy Fleet Marine Dragon Boat Team topped the four-day 1st Dapa Siargao International Drago Boat Festival 2023 on Dapa Sunshine Boulevard, Dapa, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte province last week. The Philippine Navy Fleet Marine Dragon...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is further streamlining its requirements to speed up the presidential proclamation process for ecozone developments as 27 big ticket projects worth more than P40 billion are getting ready to offer locations to investors. PEZA Director General Tereso O....
