A strange and hilarious trend has been circulating across Philippine social media, with the names Sharmaine, Vanessa, and Melanie popping up in memes, captions, and short-form videos. At first glance, it might look like a real-life group of people involved in some viral drama or inside joke. But...
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano warmly welcomed Cadet Sharmaine Sumampong, a proud Taguig resident and Filipino exchange student at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Maryland. Sumampong, accompanied by her mother Mercita, met with the mayor, who praised her as one of Taguig’s outstanding...
Vice President Sara Duterte condemned the attempted killing of Dr. Sharmaine Ceballos Barroquillo, a government doctor in Maguindanao, and lamented the occurence of similar violent incidents in the country. Dr. Sharmaine Ceballos Barroquillo (Photo courtesy of Metropolitan Davao...
The major causes of dark armpits and how to treat them Illustration by ARIANA CAMILLE MARALIT Sunshine is in sight and since the holidays are no longer a dream, it’s time to pay attention to the skin areas that were covered for far too long. The way we care for our armpits, however, isn’t...
The culprits behind #maskne and how to deal with them Illustration by ARIANA CAMILLE MARALIT These days, you can’t step out of the house without seeing people wearing face masks, which is a good thing as it is proven to help prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses. But for some people,...