A Filipina caregiver from Pangasinan, Mary Ann Velasquez De Vera, was killed in an airstrike in Israel while helping her employer reach a bomb shelter. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed her death and assured government assistance for her family amid rising Middle East tensions. Read more »
Filipina theater star Gab Pangilinan is set to play Mary Magdalene in the international touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which will run at The Theatre at Solaire from May 2 to 31. Read more »
The Atong Ang manhunt continues as courts pursue kidnapping and homicide charges in the Missing Sabungeros case. Here’s the latest 2026 update. Read more »
Humanitarian and human rights organizations on Monday renewed calls for unrestricted access to Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, warning that the area has become heavily militarized and inaccessible to independent aid groups. Read more »
A rising Filipina fashion designer has stepped onto the international stage, showcasing her talent at one of Europe’s premier platforms for emerging creatives. Hannah Barrera, a graduate of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), presented her work at the 11th edition of Fashion Graduate Italia, held at BASE Milano in Milan, Italy. Read more »
Women now make up the majority of OFWs, often taking on high-risk domestic and caregiving jobs abroad. Experts highlight the challenges they face—from long hours and isolation to weak labor protections. How can we better support Filipina workers overseas? Read more »
