Incredible Filipina war heroes who played key roles during the war Many are asking, what is the definition of a woman? The answer can be stretched to a million words and not even countless adjectives can describe womanhood. They are beyond words, beyond expectations, and beyond standards. The late...
Luz Fernandez Veteran actress Luz Fernandez passed away this morning, March 6. She was 86. Her passing on was announced by her son Karl, who updated his profile picture on Facebook with his mom's photo as Lola Torya from the 1980s children's fantasy show "Ora Engkantada." Her son did not say the...
Just in time for Chinese New Year If there's one thing we all prioritize and value, it's the extra service we get as clients. And these customers were in a for a treat as East West Bank hosted a special event for their Priority clients. To welcome the Chinese New Year, these clients were invited to...
Our seasons in the Philippines are only wet and dry, but in the lunar calendar, now that we celebrate Chinese New Year, we do have summer, fall, winter, and—most hopeful—spring! ROARSOME NEW YEAR The Year of the Tiger will be about big changes, taking risks, and adventures (Cover design by...
Training resumption of national athletes will still push through as scheduled despite the sudden spike of active COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila. Philippine Sports Commissioner Mon Fernandez disclosed this Monday, adding that they are still ensuring the health and safety of the athletes since...
Filipino fishermen in Honolulu, Hawaii felt the spirit of Christmas even away from home when the Philippine Consul General in the city visited them to hand over some Christmas gifts. (Photo courtesy of the Philippine Consul General in Honolulu) A consulate team led by Philippine Consul General...
The Archdiocese of Cebu on Thursday, Dec. 23, confirmed the death of Fr. Eliseo "Leo" Fernandez. Photo courtesy Archdiocese of Cebu "It is with deep sadness to inform you that our dear brother priest, Fr. Eliseo "Leo" Fernandez is confirmed dead after identifying his body through his celibacy...
She served a ‘reveal’ on the pageant stage The Miss Grand International (MGI) fever is on again in the Philippines as the 2021 edition beauty pageant held its preliminary competition last Dec. 2, 2021. As usual, Filipinos are rallying online to cheer for the country’s representative, Samantha...
Pops Fernandez is still quite the hottie at 54. No wonder she has an impressive list of lovers. Note that apart from ex-husband Martin Nievera, Pops also counts Jomari Yllana and Brad Turvey among past flames. Add to that Aga Muhlach and Piolo Pascual. Of course, rumors about her Aga have been...
June Digan is a force to be reckoned with. Although she may be soft in voice, she speaks loud with her art. Her work is ubiquitous—being there without standing out, yet when one notices her work, it creates a moment of pause. Of taking a step back from a store counter display. Or stopping when...
Leylah Fernandez (AFP) Leylah Fernandez crashed out of her singles and doubles campaigns Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) after bowing to experienced rivals at the Indian Wells Masters. The 19-year-old Canadian, who is of Filipino descent, first yielded to American Shelby Rogers, 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4),...
Leylah Fernandez (AFP) Leylah Fernandez guns for a quarterfinal berth at the Indian Wells when she clashes with unseeded American Shelby Rogers Tuesday (early Wednesday in Manila), Fernandez, a 19-year-old Canadian of Filipino descent, is coming off a morale-boosting 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 third-round...
