IN CHARTS: How bad is the adolescent pregnancy problem in the Philippines?
The adolescent pregnancy prevention bill, long fought for by child rights advocates, grabbed the headlines in recent weeks as a campaign led by a religious coalition sought to halt its progress....
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: Lunar New Year 2025 at the Sugbu Chinese Heritage Museum
CEBU, Philippines – The sound of drums and dancing dragons greeted guests at the Sugbu Chinese Heritage Museum during the Lunar New Year celebration in Cebu City on Wednesday, January 29. For the...
View ArticleThomson, Webb amplify bid for Philippine Olympians benefits bill to aid...
MANILA, Philippines – The stars of Philippine sports were out and about in full glamor at the annual Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards Night last Monday, January 27, at the Manila...
View ArticleManila International Film Festival sets new dates, earmarks donations to LA...
LOS ANGELES, USA – The second Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) has been moved to March 4 to 7 amid the Southern California wildfires. With respect to the people impacted by the devastating...
View Article59% of Filipinos satisfied with Marcos gov’t by end-2024
MANILA, Philippines – A majority of Filipinos, or 59%, were satisfied with the performance of the Marcos government by the end of 2024, according to results of a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey...
View ArticleDaniel Caesar, HONNE to headline Wanderland 2025
MANILA, Philippines – KARPOS released the full lineup for the 2025 edition of the Wanderland Music & Arts Festival on Wednesday, January 29. The two-day homegrown music festival will see a total...
View ArticleWhy we’re excited for South Korean band wave to earth’s return to Manila
MANILA, Philippines – It’s been almost a year since South Korean indie rock band wave to earth last played for their Filipino fans. Composed of Daniel Kim (vocals and guitar), Shin Dong-gyu (drummer),...
View ArticleBARMM election reset gains traction with Marcos’ certification
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent a bill resetting the first regular parliamentary elections of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao...
View ArticlePlayground centers for your kids: Why they matter and where to find them
MANILA, Philippines – As a new generation of kids are growing up in an ever-changing, technology-dependent world, it is essential to adapt and evolve our methods to support their growth and...
View ArticleNLEX boosts playoff bid with win vs Eastern, boots San Miguel out of contention
MANILA, Philippines – NLEX breathed new life into its playoff hopes in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, and at the same time, shut the door on San Miguel. The Road Warriors assured themselves of at least a...
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