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Palestinian militant group Hamas released Monday on its official Telegram channel a video of “one of the prisoners in Gaza,” showing a young woman speaking Hebrew. According to the caption, 21-year-old Franco-Israeli woman Mia Shem had been abducted on October 7, when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel, triggering a war …

In a country still divided after Sunday's parliamentary elections, Poland's new coalition will face many obstacles, say observers. Women and youth fuel record turnout in national election The first thought that flashed through Marta Lempart's mind when she saw the exit polls in Poland's national election on Sunday was: "We …

Gemma Cruz Araneta showed us what a total package of an empowered woman should be at an early age. The 21-year-old beauty with brains won as Miss International 1964, the first Asian and Filipina to win the title and surprised many by donating all the proceeds to charity. Through the …

The energy of the Philippines is wonderful,” says Korean super-duper star Lee Min-ho. The internationally famous actor was in the country as the special guest of SMDC, which was celebrating SM’s 65th anniversary. For the past months, Min-ho’s handsome face has been on billboards promoting the company’s condominium projects. He …

The young public servant thrust into the spotlight when she agreed to become the lead plaintiff in a multi-million-dollar proposed class action against Freedom Convoy organizers is testifying in the criminal trial of Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. Trial of convoy leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber enters 17th day …

Mango Tree invites food lovers to embark on a culinary journey to Chiang Mai, the cultural heart of Northern Thailand, with a preview launch of its new regional dishes. Thailand has four major regions — the north, north east, central, and south. Each region has its own unique cuisine that …

MANILA, Philippines — The 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will have 10 films in competition instead of the usual eight. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) revealed today six more entries for MMFF 2023 to join the four previously announced last July. The second batch of entries include "Becky …

MANILA, Philippines — The Kapisanan ng Social Media Broadcasters ng Pilipinas Inc. (KSMBPI) has filed criminal charges against Vivamax actresses AJ Raval, Ayanna Misola, and Azi Acosta, claiming the three have committed "cybercrime violations in relation to obscene publication." The assocation filed similar charges to another Vivamax star Angeli Khang …

MANILA, Philippines — Japanese electronics company Casio is marking the 40th anniversary of its signature watch line G-Shock, and to celebrate the milestone has collaborated with artists under music label 88rising, including Filipino singer Ylona Garcia. Other 88rising artists tapped for the partnership with Ylona are Rich Brian, Niki, Warren …

MANILA, Philippines — Impact organization the HOPE Foundation recognized three Filipino individuals at its virtual HOPE Hero Awards for their efforts to uplift the lives of others using personal resources and creativity. This year's HOPE Hero Awards were judged and presented by television host Boy Abunda, broadcast journalist Karen Davila, …