On a checkered battlefield, the queen proved she could rule the board and paint a vibrant stroke of undeniable victory. For the Philippines, it was more than a win; it was history. Woman Grandmaster (WGM) Janelle Mae Frayna carved her name in history as the first Filipina to win an international chess crown, conquering the ladies’ blitz section of the 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival in the United Arab Emirates. Frayna, 29, was born in Legazpi, Albay. Coming from a

In a field dominated by challenges and steep learning curves, Justine Grace Aleman has carved her name into Cavite State University - Imus Campus’ history by becoming the first-ever Certified Financial Management Specialist (CFMS) from the esteemed alma mater. But behind the monumental achievement lies a story of quiet determination. From aspiring accountant to financial management major, student leader, and now, a certified finance specialist, Justine's journey is not just a

The streets are loud. A sea of fists raised to the sky. Placards wave like battle flags. People are smudged with sweat. Somewhere, a megaphone cracks with chants: Makibaka, huwag matakot! The crowd answers like thunder. For a moment, time pauses. This is resistance. This is the Filipino Protest. But protest, no matter how loud, always ends. The banners are taken down. The effigies turn to ash. And we are left to ask: what happens after the protest? Beyond the spectacle, do th

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) places Cavite and several areas in Luzon under red alert on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, as Severe Tropical Storm Opong is expected to bring heavy rains, strong winds, flash floods, and landslides until it exits the Philippine Area Of Responsibility (PAR) on September 27, Saturday. The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) reminds local government units to stay on high ale

Akbayan Party-list Representative Chel Diokno announced this Friday, September 26, that the government has fully secured ₱21.6 billion to sustain free tuition education and student assistance programs to state universities and colleges nationwide. Following the late-night budget deliberations of the House Appropriations Committee, Diokno revealed that ₱12.3 billion has been allocated to ensure the full implementation of RA 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Edu