Arahnel Negad

Global skills advocates and ASEAN leaders showered the Philippines with support as the country gears up to host WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025, the largest showcase of technical-vocational excellence of the year.

The Philippine government on Monday brought vital public services of more than 10 agencies closer to overseas Filipino workers in the United Arab Emirates through the “Serbisyo Caravan.”

The Department of Public Works and Highways has completed a P61-million road reblocking project along Jose Abad Santos Avenue in Dinalupihan, Bataan.

President Bongbong Marcos on Monday underscored the Philippines’ deep-rooted cultural and strategic ties with India as he embarked on a five-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in maritime security and democratic governance.

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) launched the 31st tranche of Retail Treasury Bonds (RTB-31), offering a safe and accessible investment option for Filipinos.

Former TV host and actress Kris Aquino recently revealed a life-threatening medical incident she experienced during a routine procedure, which caused her lungs to collapse for nearly two minutes.

“THANK YOU for continuing to pray for me to get better, for having FAITH that God will make all things possible,” she wrote in a post last week.

“I haven’t fully processed what happened, it was supposed to be a minor PICC LINE procedure BUT there was a span of time totaling almost 2 minutes when my lung stopped functioning – I stopped breathing.”

The incident put her life at serious risk, but thanks to the quick intervention of her medical team, she was able to regain stability.

“Utang namin na buhay pa rin ako. The Holy Spirit guided my doctors and everyone in the OR,” Kris said, reflecting on her experience and expressing gratitude for the care she received.

Kris has been receiving treatment for her ongoing battle with multiple autoimmune diseases at St. Luke’s Medical Center in BGC, Taguig.

In previous posts, she consistently expressed appreciation for the support of her two sons, Bimby and Josh, who have been her source of strength through numerous surgeries, including this recent procedure.

Aside from sharing updates about her health, Kris has kept fans engaged with glimpses of her daily life on social media. Recently, photos surfaced of her getting a haircut with her hairstylist Jonathan Velasco, who wrote on Instagram: “New hair, same brave spirit. Madam Kris Aquino is on the mend!”

Miss Globe 2025 Chayathanus “Cheraim” Saradatta expressed enthusiasm in collaborating with Filipino beauty queens during her press interview at World Kitchens, L4 Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City, Quezon City, on January 26.


She emphasized the Philippines’ reputation as a powerhouse of pageantry. ”I wish I can do some collaboration here because you guys are a country of beauty queens and I wish I can learn a lot from here.”


Cheraim also shared her passion for advocacy work, aiming to visit div...

In the January 22 episode of “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” actress and artist Solenn Heussaff opened up about how she finds joy in the simple things in life as a mom.


When Boy asked, “Paano ka binago ng pagiging nanay?” Solenn answered, “I think, getting to enjoy the simple things in life.” She pointed out how natural the transition was from being an “It Girl” to embracing motherhood, especially since many of her close friends entered motherhood around the same time.


She also shared how exp...

“It’s not a secret — we have been separated for a while.”


With that quote, theater icon Lea Salonga ended speculation surrounding the state of her marriage to Robert Chien.


Lea revealed her separation from Chien in a recent interview with TV5 entertainment reporter MJ Marfori during a media call for “Les Misérables: World Tour Spectacular” in Parañaque City.


Lea explained that although both she and Chien, an American businessman, are extremely busy with work, they continue to co-parent...

In a recently aired interview on January 8 on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” Jopay Paguia-Zamora, a member of the iconic girl group SexBomb Girls, said she is proud of BINI’s presence and growing influence in the P-pop industry.


During the conversation, Jopay acknowledged how BINI represents the new generation of Filipino girl groups. When asked about her thoughts on a possible collaboration between the SexBomb Girls and BINI, she expressed openness to the idea, saying, “Bakit hindi po? Nakakat...