Colombian with COVID-19 gives birth in coma
Diana Angola was fighting for her own life when she gave birth to son Jefferson. The 36-year-old had been put into a coma having contracted the novel coronavirus, which left her lungs barely able cope......»»
Colombia adds non-binary gender option on passports
Colombia has begun issuing passports with the gender option "X," for people who identify as non-binary, the foreign ministry said Thursday. "The foreign ministry recognizes the diversity of genders," said Andrea Garzon, an official with the passport service, who announced the move in a video on the foreign ministry's website. In March 2022, a Colombian court ruled that people should be able to have their gender registered as non-binary, rather than male or female, on official identity documents. In the following seven months, 26 people opted to make this change on their identity cards and birth certificates, according to official data. Colombia, which has a population of 50 million, joins over a dozen other countries that allow this option, such as Australia, Pakistan, Nepal, New Zealand, Germany, Argentina, the United States, and Mexico. The post Colombia adds non-binary gender option on passports appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Sofia Salomon angling to become first trans Miss Venezuela
Sofia Salomon is the picture of concentration as she poses in bathing suits and evening wear for a photo shoot in preparation for what could be a historic campaign. The 25-year-old model is hoping to become the first-ever transgender woman to vie for the Miss Venezuela crown. "All eyes are on Miss Venezuela," she told AFP. "Me being there would be making history." Venezuela is one of the top producers of "Miss" pageant winners: It holds seven Miss Universe titles and six for Miss World. Beauty competitions are a way of life in the crisis-stricken South American country, with a guaranteed TV viewership of millions for the national pageant. "Like football is very important in other countries, here it is very important to be a beauty queen," Salomon said between poses. "When a girl is growing up, if she is tall, skinny, everyone tells her that she should go to Miss Venezuela. So it is something we grow up with, it is a culture, it is a feeling." Online entries for this year's Miss Venezuela pageant close next Wednesday, after which a panel will interview a shortlist and select 24 finalists. Organizers did not respond to AFP's queries about whether or not there would be any limitations on Salomon's participation in a deeply conservative and often homophobic society. Watch the video here: Support and love Salomon's campaign has drawn much attention on social media -- both messages of support and homophobic abuse. But she takes it all in stride. "Ever since I can remember, I have always had the support of my dad, my mom, and all my family," she told AFP. "I had an excellent childhood full of respect, of love, and so everything becomes easier because you can show society who you really are." Salomon took part last year in the Miss International Queen pageant in Thailand, the biggest for trans women, and made it into the top six. "There were many messages on social networks" from people who wanted me to "participate in another contest," she recounted. "Now that Miss Universe and Miss World accept transgender girls, this opportunity has opened for me to participate in Miss Venezuela." Angela Ponce broke barriers when in 2018, as Miss Spain, she became the first transgender contestant in Miss Universe. 'Hell for many' For Salomon, it is not only about personal glory but also giving "visibility" to people like her in a conservative society. She models in Spain and Mexico and has her own clothing brand. But not everyone is so lucky. "Being trans in Venezuela is hell for many people," said Richelle Briceno, a trans woman and activist. "It is to be excluded and it is to be excluded from equal opportunities." Salomon's high profile holds a positive message for Venezuelan society, added Briceno, that "trans people survive here and we impose ourselves in the good sense of the word." Argentina led the pack in Latin America by recognizing official gender changes in 2012, followed by Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru among others. Venezuela has no legislation in this area, allowing people only to change their names and even this is difficult, according to LGBTQ activists. Salomon has both Venezuelan and Colombian nationalities. In Colombia, unlike her country of birth, she is recognized as a woman. Venezuela also does not allow same-sex couples to marry or adopt children. "Whatever happens, I will remain a successful woman," Salomon told AFP. The post Sofia Salomon angling to become first trans Miss Venezuela appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘Serenade of the Seas’ arrival restarts Subic cruise tourism program
The arrival here of GTS Serenade of the Seas, a 12-decker cruise liner operated by Royal Caribbean International, is expected to resurrect Subic’s cruise tourism program, which had gained momentum before being halted by the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago......»»
Cameron Diaz, Benji Madden announce birth of baby boy in IG post
Actress Cameron Diaz and her musician husband, Benji Madden, say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby boy — Cardinal Madden — to their family. The couple announced the arrival of their son in an Instagram post they each shared Friday. “He is awesome and We are all so happy he is here!.....»»
Jodi Sta. Maria tinamaan ng COVID kaya hindi nakarating sa party ni Mr. M
MAY balidong rason pala si Jodi Sta. Maria kaya hindi nakadalo sa “Night of 100 Stars” tribute para kay Johnny Manahan na kilala bilang Mr. M. Hindi raw totoo na binawi ang imbitasyon kay Jodi dahil mas pinaboran daw si Claudine Barretto sa event. Tinamaan daw ng COVID-19 si Jodi. Nasulat namin dito sa BANDERA ang.....»»
Cameron Diaz, rocker Benji Madden welcome baby no. 2
Cameron Diaz and Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden now have a son in addition to a daughter as they announced his birth on Instagram on Saturday. .....»»
Hong Kong, Philippines work to enhance relations
Filipinos are slowly beginning to travel back to Hong Kong following continued efforts by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office to woo tourists from the Philippines, as well as renew and improve trade and economic ties between the two nations following the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Senate probes Filipino citizenship for sale scam
Senators expressed alarm yesterday over a possible crime ring in local civil registrars that has allowed foreign citizens to fraudulently apply for live birth certificates......»»
My light : Gal Gadot gives birth to 4th child
"Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot gave birth to her 4th child with husband Jaron Varsano......»»
‘AwiTeofilo’ commemorates Camomot s 110th birth anniversary
‘AwiTeofilo’ commemorates Camomot s 110th birth anniversary.....»»
Maureen Wroblewitz nakaranas ng side effects sa birth control pills
NAPILITANG gumamit ng birth control pills ang model-beauty queen na si Maureen Wroblewitz dahil sa mga abnormality sa kanyang menstrual cycle. Dahil dito, napatunayan ng dalaga na totoong may mga side effects na pwedeng maranasan ang mga babaeng gumagamit ng hormonal contraceptives. Sa kanyang Instagram account, nag-open up ang Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 5.....»»
Angelica Jones tuloy ang demanda sa tatay ng anak: Durog na durog ako!
“Tuloy na po ang laban! Hinding-hindi na ako papayag na masaktan uli ang anak ko!” Yan ang pagbabanta ni Angelica Jones laban sa tatay ng kanyang anak. Hanggang ngayon kasi ay ayaw pa ring kilalanin ang 11-year-old niyang anak na si Angelo ng biological father nito kasabay ng pagtanggi sa pagpirma ng birth certificate ng.....»»
EDSA is Ninoy and Ninoy is EDSA
Without Ninoy, there would have been no Edsa. Edsa revolution has been known for “people power” magic which “magic” did not (do not, and will not) only transpire in Edsa during those epic moments in February 1986. Let Edsa happen in our hearts and lives even today. The spirit lives on. The birth of Edsa […].....»»
In Negros Occidental, young bride gives birth minutes before Valentine’s Day wedding
'It was indeed as double celebration of marriage and life in one sitting,' says Moises Padilla Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo, who administered the wedding of the couple at the municipal health office where the bride had just given birth.....»»
Sugbuswak: Laity supports proposal with plans, programs to strengthen Church
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on the Laity of the Archdiocese of Cebu on Wednesday, February 14, presented their statement on the proposed Sugbuswak which would give birth to two new dioceses in Cebu. In a statement, the commission offered observations, plans, and programs that summed up to 18 points with a vision to.....»»
Remembering the PNoy legacy
Last Thursday, Feb. 8 was the 64th birth anniversary of former president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III......»»
The birth of El Born Philippines
El Born is a trendy neighborhood in Barcelona......»»
Boy, 8, beaten by pa dies; girl, 14 raped
An eight-year-old boy, who fell into a coma after being beaten by his father in General Santos City on Tuesday, died yesterday......»»
8-year-old in coma after beaten by drunk father
An eight-year-old boy is fighting for his life in a hospital, beaten badly by his drunk father in Barangay Fatima in General Santos City on Tuesday......»»
Report: Pauleen Luna gives birth to 2nd girl
Pauleen Luna has reportedly given birth to her second baby with host Vic Sotto. .....»»