Philippine Consulate General attends Filipino Heritage Night at Toyota Center
The Philippine Consulate General participated in the Annual Filipino Heritage Night hosted by the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center.
The Philippine Consulate General participated in the Annual Filipino Heritage Night hosted by the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center.
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa intends to visit former President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague, Netherlands, pending Schengen visa approval. Dela Rosa hopes to make the trip before the elections, supporting Duterte amid his international engagements.
A Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, resulted in 18 deaths, including nine children, and injured over 40 people. The attack destroyed residential buildings near a children’s playground, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the city since the 2022 invasion.
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala, 19, makes a significant impact at the Miami Open, showcasing her talent against top players. Eala, ranked No. 75 in the WTA, expresses pride and gratitude for the support received throughout the tournament. Her journey highlights new opportunities and challenges ahead, emphasizing her determination and resilience in the sport.
BTS’ J-Hope ties with Jungkook for the most K-pop solo hits on Billboard, achieving his seventh solo entry with “Mona Lisa.” The single debuted at No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts worldwide, reinforcing J-Hope’s global influence. Despite military service, both artists maintain their chart dominance. BTS members are set for a 2025 reunion post-military service.
Calvin Darden Jr., a Georgia businessman, was sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for defrauding NBA players Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons out of millions. Convicted of wire fraud and identity theft, Darden orchestrated schemes involving the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream and NBA prospect James Wiseman, resulting in financial losses for the athletes.
Families of victims from Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war demand an investigation into online threats following his arrest and transfer to the ICC. Duterte was detained on March 11 for crimes against humanity.
The Commission on Human Rights in the Philippines urges the government to enhance anti-trafficking measures following increasing human trafficking cases involving Filipinos in Myanmar. The call for action includes stricter law enforcement and international collaboration to protect citizens and dismantle trafficking networks.
Scottie Thompson, a key player for Ginebra in the PBA, announced on Friday that he and his wife, Jinky, are expecting their third child. Balancing his successful basketball career, Thompson embraces this new chapter in his personal life.
Malacañang Palace in the Philippines emphasized the need for foreigners, especially social media influencers, to respect local laws and customs following the arrest of Russian-American vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy for alleged harassment.