The 24-year-old stunner from Pasay beat out 31 other contestants to win her second national pageant crown. On Saturday, April 30, Celeste Cortesi was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2022 during the pageant's coronation night. Celeste Cortesi is a 24-year-old actress from Pasay, Philippines. She made her first appearance in a local pageant in 2018. In 2018, she returned to the Philippines after competing in Miss Earth Philippines in Rome. She also took first place in the competition, and she went on to compete in the Miss Earth Pageant, where she finished in the top eight. She was crowned Miss Universe...

  After a binge-fueled 2024 that saw breakout Korean series Moving, A Shop For Killers, The Worst of Evil and The Tyrant take home a wealth of awards, and that introduced audiences to other unmissable stories including Lightshop Keeper, Gangnam B-Side, Red Swan and more, 2025 on Disney+ promises audiences so much more. More action, more drama, more mystery and more betrayal, with an expansive slate of heart-stopping Korean series led by top stars set to release throughout the year.   Following on from a series of exciting reveals and announcements at the 2024 Disney APAC Content Showcase, today’s sizzle gives global audiences a captivating new look at several of the upcoming Korean series set to be released on Disney+ this year, including:   Unmasked (January 15): Starring...

“Nalungkot ako ng kaunti noong malaman ko na positive ako. Pero dahil OFW ka, kailangan mo maging matatag at Diyos ang matibay mong karamay.” This was the reaction of Amy Cabreros-Ducay the moment she found out that she is a positive patient of COVID-19 virus. Working as a medical secretary in a private hospital in Alkhobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Amy is aware of the risk from the virus. Last January 25, 2021, she was tested positive. As she continually shares her story, it was a great relief that the hospital where she is working had served an immediate response...

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES – Acrylic artworks capture nature's delicate beauty, and bursts of vibrant colors depict euphoric episodes of life. These are the artworks that artist Glenda Carlota has showcased in her 2nd solo art exhibit at the Gateway Gallery.   Titled “Sibol”, Carlota’s art exhibit is an assembly of works in various media created in different states of creative euphoria that celebrates Mother Nature as the harbinger of new life, and as a vehicle for Carlota’s inspiration and budding artistic explorations and the development of her “creative genetic code” after her first solo exhibit “Kulay at Guhit” in 2021.  ...

A stronger life often begins with one clear decision: to know the body better, ask the right questions, and to take action earlier. This is the philosophy at the heart of Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH), the Philippines’ first dedicated cancer hospital. HCCH is helping shift the cancer conversation from fear and delay to clarity, early action, and coordinated care — because when people understand their risks and know where to turn, they are better equipped to protect their health.   "Stronger starts with knowing," shares Dr. Kaye Recto, HCCH Deputy Chief Operating Officer. "It's about empowering each of us...