Alexia Brooks Crowned Miss Eco International 2025 — Third Crown for the Philippines!

The Philippines celebrates a moment of pride and triumph as Alexia Brooks is officially crowned Miss Eco International 2025, marking the third crown for the country in the pageant’s history. Brooks captivated the judges and global audience with her poise, beauty, and strong environmental advocacy. Her performance throughout the competition — from runway to Q&A…

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Alexia Brooks Enters Top 5 at Miss Eco International 2025, Closer to the Crown

Miss Philippines Alexia Brooks is one step closer to the crown after securing a spot in the Top 5 at Miss Eco International 2025. Her journey to the finals has been nothing short of captivating, marked by her beauty, intelligence, and passion for sustainability. During the pageant’s final Q&A, Brooks delivered a stunning response that…

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Alexie Brooks Wins Best in National Costume at Miss Eco International 2025, Secures Spot in Semifinals

Alexie Brooks, proudly representing the Philippines at Miss Eco International 2025, clinched the Best in National Costume award—earning her a place among the esteemed semifinalists of the competition. Her winning ensemble, titled “The Mangayon National Costume,” was designed by celebrated Filipino fashion artist Tata Pinuela. The costume paid homage to the Philippine Eagle, a national…

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Inside the Paschal Triduum: The Three Holiest Days in the Catholic Calendar

As the Lenten season draws to a close, Catholics around the world enter the most sacred period of the liturgical calendar — the Paschal Triduum. This three-day observance commemorates the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, forming the spiritual climax of Holy Week. Far more than a ritual observance, the Triduum invites the faithful…

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Pilita Corrales, Asia’s Queen of Songs, Passes Away at 85

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — With heavy hearts, the nation bids farewell to a true legend. Pilita Corrales, lovingly known as Asia’s Queen of Songs, has passed away. She was 85. The news was shared by her granddaughter, actress Janine Gutierrez, through a heartfelt Facebook post on Saturday. “Pilita touched the lives of many, not only with…

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Canadian Court Dismisses Iglesia ni Cristo’s Defamation Case Against CBC, Cites ‘Abuse of Process’

MANILA, Philippines – A Canadian court has dismissed the defamation case filed by Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) against the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) over a 2018 investigative series that alleged corruption, kidnapping, and murder within the politically influential Filipino church. The February 7 ruling, issued by Justice Kenneth Champagne of The King’s Bench, Winnipeg Centre,…

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BREAKING NEWS: Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Buildings Collapse in Mandalay

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked central Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread panic and the collapse of several buildings in Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, with a strong aftershock following soon after. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as…

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