STATEMENT | Maria Victoria “Mags” Maglana

Thank you for the opportunity to have afforded the people of (Davao City) District 1 more choices. Our dreams for the sustainable development of Davao, a good quality of life, a government with integrity, consistent defense of the environment, and a …

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For Love’s Sake

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. — Romans 12:10 Running a marathon is about pushing yourself, physically and mentally. For one high school runner, however, competing in a cross-country race is all about pushing someone …

PhilHealth strengthens hospital partnerships through Financial Reconciliation Dialogue

Participants of the Round Table Discussion on the PhilHealth Financial Management and Reporting Enhancement Program (PFinMaREP) gather for a group photo. The event brought together leaders from PhilHealth Regional Office IX and accredited healthcare …

Xiaomi’s Mother’s Day Super Deals: Spoil Mom with Savings!

STILL searching for that perfect Mother’s Day gift? This year, skip the usual and treat the amazing moms in your life to tech that truly complements their lifestyle! Xiaomi is rolling out incredible Mother’s Day Super Deals, running all month until May 31, …

Vancouver Lapu-Lapu festival planning took all necessary measures before attack, preliminary review says

Open this photo in gallery:Roads were closed near the site of the Lapu Lapu festival tragedy in Vancouver, B.C., on April 29, 2025.Jimmy Jeong/The Globe and Mail All the necessary precautions were taken last month in the planning of the Lapu-Lapu Day …

Asia's beautiful country with 7,000 islands that's 'better than Thailand, Japan and China'

Asia's tourism industry is on the rise with countries such as Thailand, Japan, and China leading the way, but there is a country that is deemed way better than some of Asia's most popular countries. The Philippines in south east Asia is home to …

#SerbisyoBandera: Michelle Dee suportado ang Angels Walk 2025, lampas 40k ang sasali

PHOTO: Courtesy of Sean Jimenez ISANG makulay at makabuluhang panawagan para sa inklusibong lipunan ang inaasahang muling babandera sa taunang “Angels Walk for Autism.” Ito ang pinakamalaking pagtitipon para sa autism inclusion sa bansa na mangyayari sa …

Why Japan, South Korea inch closer

For Asia’s democracies – the ones eager to work together to fend off the region’s autocratic bullies – a May 13 announcement in Tokyo was welcome news: For the first time, South Korean and Japanese troops would be operating shoulder to shoulder in a joint …

Taiwan’s commitment to public health

“Taiwan has accumulated a great deal of experience and best practices in international medical assistance” THE 78th World Health Assembly, the most important annual forum on global health, will take place from May 19 to 27 this year in Geneva, Switzerland. …