Violence should not be inflicted on anyone. This was stated by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on Tuesday, April 18, in response to a viral video showing a police officer maltreating his partner. “We cannot even begin to imagine the immense pain that she was subjected to, given those...
Melinda French Gates (left), and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Wikipedia, Speaker’s office) Inspired by a lecture delivered by philanthropist and women advocate Melinda French Gates, House Speaker Martin Romualdez has said that he would move to empower women "through the flywheel of...
The Philippine women’s national football team cruised past Hong Kong, 4-nil, to advance to the second round of the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Tuesday night, April 11, at the Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan. The Filipinas only needed a draw over Hong Kong to move to the next...
The Philippine women’s national football team is looking to sweep the first round of the 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament when it takes on the similarly undefeated Hong Kong on Tuesday, April 11, at the Hisor Central Stadium. The Filipinas and the 79th-ranked Hong Kong tussle at 7...
Professor Clarita Carlos knows beauty when she sees it. Professor Clarita Carlos (right) smiles beside an unnamed Russian intern she met during a trip four months ago. (Facebook) Over the weekend, the erstwhile national security adviser of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. shared on Facebook...
The Philippine women’s football team cruised to a statement 4-0 victory over Pakistan to open its campaign in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in a rousing fashion at Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan on Wednesday, April 5. *Eva Madarang gave the Filipinas a 3-0 lead in the first half against...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – The Police Regional Office-1 (Ilocos) honored three lady police officers for their outstanding performance in the campaign against criminality in the region during the observance of National Women’s Month. Police Brig. Gen. John C. Chua, PRO-1 director, said the...
CALBAYOG CITY – Sen. Imee Marcos led the distribution of aid totaling P3 million to 1,000 women composed of solo parents, persons with disabilities, and senior citizens in Samar under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS)...
CAMP Marcelo Adduru, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – Four policewomen from the Police Regional Office 2 (Cagayan Valley) were feted for their significant accomplishments on Monday, March 27. They received their awards during the traditional flag-raising and awarding and culminating ceremonies of the...
When you think of tourism in the Philippines, white sand beaches probably come to mind. But for those who want to explore, the country has much to offer those who love nature and mountains. One of these is the Masungi Georeserve in Baras, Rizal province, where one can commune with nature, walk...
She may have very distinguished parents in former Senate Persident Manny Villar and Senator Cynthia Villar, trailblazers for siblings in Senator Mark Villar and Vista Land President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Paolo Villar, but Las Pinas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar isn't under their...
As a member of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) advising the Department of Health and the IATF-EID, I was intimately involved in the intense scientific discussions and policy formulation that occurred beyond the public eye among experts, bureaucrats, and policy makers. Many of these unsung heroes...
