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MANILA, Philippines — Actors and siblings Camille and John Prats gave their parents a wonderful surprise by holding their 40th anniversary and renewal of vows in the island paradise of Boracay. Camille and John shared their parents' important milestone in their respective Instagram accounts. "Surprised our parents with a Renewal …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will be sending its own robotics team to an international Lego robotics Olympiad in Denmark this year, His Excellency Franz-Michael Mellbin, Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines, announced at the recent opening of Lego Certified Store in Shangri-La Plaza, Pasig City. “Lego, of course, is about …

The annual event, which caps off weeks of festivities celebrating the city's LGBTQ community, has attracted thousands of marchers and 250 participating groups. Parade unfolds amid heightened security prompted by a rise in threats, hateful incidents Massive crowds thronged the streets of Toronto under sunny skies on Sunday to take …

MANILA, Philippines — GCash Stories returns with a powerful new release featuring Turing Quinto, as the face of GCash’s “Werk With Pride” advocacy for Pride Month. Directed by Antoinette Jadaone, the film celebrates pride by putting a spotlight on GCash's commitment to inclusivity and financial empowerment while telling the story …

WEAKENED STATURE? Activists hold a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin near Red Square in Moscow on June 24, 2023. Putin quelled a rebellion attempt by Wagner mercenaries by allowing their leader to go to Belarus on exile, but analysts said it showed Putin’s rule as more fragile than had …

LOVE WINS. Tingog party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez (center) is godmother to 48 newlyweds during the ‘63rd Pa-Wedding ni Tambunting’ in Parañaque City over the weekend. Romualdez was joined Parañaque City 2nd District Rep. Gus Tambunting and his wife, former Rep. Joy Myra Tambunting (left), and Parañaque City Mayor Eric …

Ukrainian officials hope Russian infighting will create opportunities for its army to take back territory seized by Russian forces, with deputy defence minister Hanna Maliar writing on the Telegram app that the "political crisis" in Russia provides Kyiv with a "window of opportunity." Kyiv says its forces are making further …

Global apparel retailer Uniqlo announced the launch of select items worn by professional golfer and Uniqlo global brand ambassador Adam Scott during tournaments held from April 2023. The designs were specially created by fashion designer Lucas Ossendrijver, renowned worldwide for his fusion of quality materials and elegance. Items will be …

A low pressure area (LPA) is being monitored outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the state-run weather bureau said on Saturday. THE Philippine Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the LPA was seen some 1, 505 kilometers east of Mindanao, as of 3:00 a.m. on Saturday and was inside …

MANILA, Philippines — A 47-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who works as a styrofoam sculptor for theme parks in Dubai is the seventh Filipino to win 1 million Emirati Dirhams (AED) or P15 million. According to the Gulf News, Jeffrey won the prize at the weekly draw, just a few …