Lovely Mae “Bebang” Orbeta turned in a performance marked by precision and poise to reign supreme in the 2026 Philippine Women’s Darts Open at the Winford Resort and Casino in Manila recently. Orbeta, 21, shrugged off the pressure and dethroned Japan 's Kosuzu Iwao with a 5-3 victory in...
Chezka Centeno knocked off two opponents in a single day to secure a return trip to the finals of the 2026 WPA Women’s 10-Ball World Championship in Rome, Italy on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The Zamboanga City standout first overcame Chihiro Kawahara of Japan, 4-3, 4-1, 3-4, 4-0, in the quarterfinals...
Defending champion Chezka Centeno and Rubilen Amit hurdled their respective opponents to barge into the knockout stage of the 2026 WPA Women’s 10-Ball World Championship in Rome, Italy on Monday, Aug. 3. Centeno, who seeks to become the first back-to-back champion in tournament history, first...
The country 's first Women and Children 's Crisis Center was formally launched on Monday, Aug. 3, at The Haven for Women in Alabang, Muntinlupa City through a partnership among the Philippine Congress, national government agencies, the City Government of Muntinlupa, and the private...
The term “Women in SPAM” is all over the internet right now. SPAM stands for social media, public relations, advertising, and marketing, fields often associated with the women many of us grew up watching in hit rom-coms and series such as “The Devil Wears Prada,” “Emily in Paris,” and...
Rubilen Amit got back at good friend and defending champion Chezka Centeno, 4-3, 2-4, 4-2, to advance to the third round of the 2026 WPA Women’s 10-Ball World Championship in Rome, Italy on Saturday, Aug. 1. The seasoned two-time champion needed two hours and 12 minutes to overcome Centeno, the...
Defending champion Chezka Centeno and Rubilen Amit hurdled their respective opening-round assignments to set up an early blockbuster showdown in the 2026 WPA Women’s 10-Ball Championship in Rome, Italy on Friday, July 31. Fresh from capturing the world 8-ball crown just days earlier, Centeno...
The Philippines women 's lacrosse team banked on its second-half surge and demolished Wales, 12-4, for an assured Top 10 finish in the 2026 World Lacrosse Women 's Championship at the Oi Hockey Stadium in Tokyo, Japan Thursday, July 30. Fueled by their breakthrough win over Czech...
The towering frontline of Jack Animam and Kacey Dela Rosa is bannering the Gilas Pilipinas Women’s 17-member pool for the FIBA pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico from Aug. 17 to 23. The 6-foot-5 Animam is making her return to the national team after sitting out its previous...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. lauded tennis sensation Alex Eala and the Philippine women 's national football team, expressing hope that their achievements would inspire more Filipinos to embrace sports and lead healthier lifestyles. President Marcos briefly highlighted the value...
A few months ago, Chezka Centeno’s world came crashing down after the passing of her mother, Josephine. This time, she stood on top of the world, capturing the 2026 Oneida WPA Women’s World 8-Ball Championship title in a triumphant comeback that turned heartbreak into glory. The 27-year-old...
The Philippines, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, can strengthen its climate resilience by investing more in female farmers, according to Tokyo-based think tank Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI). In a policy brief titled “Agricultural Innovation and Women’s...
