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...
Colombia 's Vanessa Pulgarin etched her name into pageant history after being crowned the first-ever Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars winner during the competition 's grand coronation night held Saturday in Bangkok, Thailand. Pulgarin emerged victorious over a field of 56...
CEBU CITY – This couple in Sierra Bullones, Bohol could have not asked for a better wedding gift. Couple Joseph and Cerilin Noculan from Barangay San Isidro became the latest beneficiary of the free housing program of Gov. Aris Aumentado and his wife Rep. Vanessa Aumentado. The governor led the...
Every Women’s Month, Kultura honors Filipinas whose stories reflect purpose, cultural pride, leadership, and community through #CelebrateEveryFilipina. In 2026, the campaign highlighted the power of collective impact and unity, showcasing Filipinas who champion safe spaces, build networks, and...
Gilas Pilipinas star Vanessa De Jesus takes her shot at the biggest stage in women’s basketball after declaring for the upcoming WNBA Draft in New York City this Tuesday, April 14 (Philippine time). De Jesus, a Filipino-American guard for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, revealed her next move on a...
CEBU CITY – For years, water has been scarce in the island-barangay of Malingin in Bien Unido, Bohol. That perennial problem was finally solved when provincial officials, led by Gov. Aris Aumentado and second district Rep. Vanessa Aumentado, turned over a P7.4-million water desalination facility...
When Vanessa “Vanee” Gosiengfiao steps into a room, there’s an unmistakable sense of calm and clarity that follows. It’s the kind of presence that comes from someone who’s spent over two decades not just leading brands, but transforming them and the people behind them with both strategy...
Gilas Pilipinas stood firm under heavy pressure and essayed a pulsating 73-70 triumph over Lebanon for a crucial first win in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup at the Shenzhen Sports Center in China Wednesday, July 16. Tied at 57-all, Sumayah Sugapong, Vanessa De Jesus, Jack Animam, Kacey Dela Rosa,...
The Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) is confident of discovering future champions and making them ready for a strong campaign in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. SWP president Monico Puentevella said Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo 's victory in Tokyo four years ago served as an inspiration for...
CEBU CITY – Team Abante Bohol, led by Gov. Erico Aris Aumentado, scored a resounding victory in the midterm elections in the province. GOV. Erico Aris and Rep. Vanessa Aumentado of Bohol province received fresh terms in the last elections. (Facebook) Aumentado earned a fresh term after a...
CEBU CITY – The representative of the second district of Bohol has filed a string of charges for what she deemed as below-the-belt tirades launched against her by three individuals. BOHOL Rep. Maria Vanessa Aumentado (middle, standing) files a complaint-affidavit against a gubernatorial candidate...
CEBU CITY – Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado said there was no betrayal when his wife, Bohol Rep. Vanessa Aumentado, signed the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. Aumentado said his wife’s decision to sign the impeachment complaint was to give the Vice President a chance to...