FVR pays tribute to loving mother Angela on Mother’s Day

MANILA — On the occasion of the observance of Mother’s Day, former President Fidel V. Ramos now 90 honored his loving mother, Angela Valdez Ramos, for inculcating...

Last Page: Cirilo Bautista passes at 76

The world of Literature has lost another one of its color-bringers as it turns to the last page for National Artist for Literature Cirilo Bautista. News...

Dartmouth embraces historical accountability in new project

CONCORD, N.H. — As educational institutions across the country wrestle with their ties to slavery, Dartmouth College is taking a closer look at the darkest corners...

Swiss Guards: World’s oldest standing army gets new headgear

VATICAN CITY — The world’s oldest standing army is getting some new headgear. The Swiss Guards plan to replace their metal helmets with plastic PVC ones...

Toronto makeup artist hopes his viral grad photo stokes talk about gender norms

TORONTO — High schooler Kevin Kodra hopes his glamorous viral graduation photo gets people thinking beyond the borders of gender norms. The 18-year-old Toronto makeup artist...

Meghan Markle’s parents to visit queen, have wedding roles

LONDON — Meghan Markle’s divorced parents will meet with Queen Elizabeth II and other royals before her May 19 wedding to Prince Harry and will have...

Royal wedding: At hotels, $50K packages, Union Jack condoms

NEW YORK – Hotels are getting in on royal wedding mania, offering $50,000 packages fit for a queen, handing out condoms decorated with the Union Jack...

Anti straw movement should consider people with disabilities, advocates say

Turning a nightmare into ‘dream come true’

MANILA — Climbing the corporate ladder may require one to shed sweat and tears. For one leader, Rebecca Bustamante, she had to deal with nightmares, but has...