World Vision scales up relief for quake-hit Cebu, Davao areas

World Vision scales up relief for quake-hit Cebu, Davao areas

MANILA, Philippines — World Vision Philippines has expanded its humanitarian operations to aid thousands of children and their families affected by recent strong earthquakes that struck Cebu and Davao regions over the past two weeks. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit Bogo City, Cebu, on Sept. 30, shaking much of northern Cebu and nearby provinces. Less than two weeks later, successive magnitude 7.4 and 6.8 temblors struck Davao Oriental, causing widespread destruction in the municipalities of Manay, Tarragona, Caraga, and Baganga. Across both regions, the earthquakes displaced more than 354,000 people, damaged over 97,000 houses, and prompted at least 278 municipalities […]... Keep on reading: World Vision scales up relief for quake-hit Cebu, Davao areas

LOOK: Ahtisa Manalo reveals official headshot for Miss Universe 2025

LOOK: Ahtisa Manalo reveals official headshot for Miss Universe 2025

As the race to the Miss Universe 2025 crown heats up, the Philippines’ own Ahtisa Manalo revealed her official headshot for the upcoming international tilt.  Taking on a model off-duty-inspired look, the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 titleholder is strikingly beautiful in a simple peach tube top and peach-toned makeup, as seen in her official headshot photo released by the local pageant organization on Thursday, Oct. 16. “Official headshot out!” Manalo captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ma Ahtisa Manalo (@ahtisa) Manalo’s headshot earned praises from her followers in the comments, including her pageant sisters […]... Keep on reading: LOOK: Ahtisa Manalo reveals official headshot for Miss Universe 2025

Why do the people of this African country look like Filipinos? Similarities more than skin deep

Why do the people of this African country look like Filipinos? Similarities more than skin deep

MANILA, Philippines — Madagascar has received global  media attention as the military seized power in the Indian Ocean island country following the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina amid weeks of anti-corruption protests there. But despite the gravity of the deadly protests in the African nation considered as a spillover of youth-led demonstrations in Indonesia and Nepal, the Asiatic appearance of Rajoelina caught the attention of social media users instead.  READ: Military seizes power in Madagascar as president impeached “Why is Madagascar’s president Asian?” A TikTok user wrote in reaction to the news about Rajoelina’s ouster. “Isn’t Madagascar in Africa?” “Why […]... Keep on reading: Why do the people of this African country look like Filipinos? Similarities more than skin deep

IN PHOTOS: Get to know the South Korean heartthrob Ji Chang-wook

IN PHOTOS: Get to know the South Korean heartthrob Ji Chang-wook

Aside from his swoon-worthy looks, Ji Chang-wook has been making everyone feel the kilig with his top-notch acting skills and diverse characters as seen in many of his popular Korean drama series and films. LINK - Throughout his acting career, Ji Chang-wook has played various unforgettable roles on-screen such as Seo Jung-hoo in 'Healer,' Kim Je-ha in 'The K2,' No Ji-wook in 'Suspicious Partner,' Choi Dae-hyun in 'Backstreet Rookie,' and Cho Yong-pil in 'Welcome to Samdal-ri.' Indeed, the Hallyu star continues to win the hearts of many fans from around the globe with his versatility and irrefutable charm. Get to know more about Ji Chang-wook's personal life and his glittering career as an actor in this gallery.

Brian Poe pushes for National School Feeding Cloud Kitchen system

Brian Poe pushes for National School Feeding Cloud Kitchen system

MANILA, Philippines — In a move to transform the way Filipino students receive their daily meals, Rep. Brian Poe of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List has filed House Bill No. 2191, or the “National School Feeding Cloud Kitchens Act.” The bill proposes a centralized, professionally managed system called the National School Feeding Cloud Kitchen System (NSFCKS)—to prepare and deliver safe, nutritious meals to schools nationwide, relieving teachers of non-teaching duties like cooking and procurement. Currently, many public school teachers are burdened with food preparation, procurement, and even cooking for the School-Based Feeding Program, tasks that fall far outside their core […]... Keep on reading: Brian Poe pushes for National School Feeding Cloud Kitchen system

BINI Aiah donates to Philippine Red Cross-Cebu Chapter for quake-affected families

BINI Aiah donates to Philippine Red Cross-Cebu Chapter for quake-affected families

Aiah Arceta of P-pop girl group BINI visited the Philippine Red Cross-Cebu Chapter’s emergency operations center to show support for the families affected by the recent earthquake in the province.  The Philippine Red Cross gave a glimpse of Arceta’s visit through a post on Facebook on Thursday, Oct. 16, describing the gesture as a “true bayanihan spirit.”  “Aiah of the P-pop girl group BINI showed a true bayanihan spirit as she visited the Philippine Red Cross Cebu Chapter’s Emergency Operations Center, meeting and encouraging Red Cross Youth volunteers who have been tirelessly repacking and distributing relief goods for quake-affected families,” […]... Keep on reading: BINI Aiah donates to Philippine Red Cross-Cebu Chapter for quake-affected families

NBA: LeBron, Chris Paul, Lowry headline league’s 20-year club

NBA: LeBron, Chris Paul, Lowry headline league’s 20-year club

LeBron James’ beard has quite a bit of gray in it these days. Chris Paul has been hearing questions for years about how much longer he wants to play. Kyle Lowry already has his retirement job lined up, for whenever that day comes. Meet the NBA’s current 20-year club. It’s bigger than ever before. There are no players currently in the league — and very few in the league’s 80-season history — with more seniority than the trio of James, Paul and Lowry. For the first time, the NBA has three players simultaneously entering their 20th seasons; James, when he […]... Keep on reading: NBA: LeBron, Chris Paul, Lowry headline league’s 20-year club

Marcos, Sara Duterte urged: Explain campaign donations from contractors

Marcos, Sara Duterte urged: Explain campaign donations from contractors

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and Vice President Sara Duterte should answer to reports that they received campaign donations from contractors, Taumbayan Ayaw sa Magnanakaw at Abusado Network Alliance (TAMA NA) convenor, Prof. David San Juan challenged on Thursday. During a press briefing, San Juan asked why only Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero has explained to the Commission on Elections the P30-M in donations found in his campaign fund, but the president and the vice president have yet to make a statement on the matter. “Sen. Chiz Escudero has already explained his campaign donations from contractors, but there are […]... Keep on reading: Marcos, Sara Duterte urged: Explain campaign donations from contractors