John Marwin Elao

4 weeks ago | interaksyon.philstar.com | John Marwin Elao

Perdita, a rescued spotted cat named after the beloved character from “101 Dalmatians,” has finally found a permanent home. She was brought to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) last February for spaying after being found in a church parking lot.

1 month ago | interaksyon.philstar.com | John Marwin Elao

Harvard Law School (HLS) marked International Women’s Day by celebrating a trailblazing Filipina, Erlinda Arce Ignacio Espiritu, who made history as the first woman to earn a degree from HLS. Born and raised in the Philippines, Espiritu drew inspiration from the legends of the Knights of the Round Table, vowing to “defend the defenseless.”“The knights were always defending the defenseless, and I thought, how could I do that?” HLS quoted Espiritu as saying in an Instagram post on March 9.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | John Marwin Elao

21 hours agoUniversity scholar solves portrait theft mysteryAn Exeter University art historian has solved the 70-year mystery over the theft of an original oil sketch, by Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck, from a stately home in Northamptonshire. The Portrait of Wolfgang Wilhelm of Pfalz-Neuburg was stolen in 1951 from Boughton House, the home of the Duke of …1 hour agoHave we forgotten how to say thank you?

1 month ago | interaksyon.philstar.com | John Marwin Elao

(Trigger warning: Contains graphic description of animal cruelty)The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) on Tuesday, March 18 said that it has filed a case against a man caught on CCTV brutally killing a stray cat named “Puti” in Pasig City. The video showed the suspect striking the cat with a metal object, causing it to convulse before dying. The cat’s owner, Celine, discovered the incident through security footage after noticing that Puti was missing.

2 months ago | interaksyon.philstar.com | John Marwin Elao

The Michelin Guide is officially coming to the Philippines, with its inaugural edition set to highlight the culinary landscapes of Manila, Cebu, and surrounding areas, including Pampanga, Tagaytay, and Cavite. In an announcement on Tuesday, February 18, the Michelin Guide revealed that it is setting its sights on the Philippines, calling it an “exciting new chapter” for the country’s dynamic food scene.