Filipino actress and recording artist Yasmien Kurdi is earning praise from fans and netizens alike for championing sustainability at the recently concluded GMA Gala. Yasmien Kurdi’s commitment to growth also shone when she earned her university degree while balancing her acting career and motherhood. Instead of purchasing a new gown for the star-studded event held […]
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Atom L. Pornel is a social media manager and producer-writer who returned to GoodNewsPilipinas.com after working as a writer in Viva Communications Inc. for more than four years. He is a broadcast journalism graduate of DLSU-D, and a heritage and local culture advocate.
Culture and Adventure: Exploring Lake Sebu’s Heritage and Natural Wonders | Atom Pornel
If I could describe Day 4 in one word, it would be adventurous. And rightly so—this day was packed with cultural immersions, a scenic cruise, and real adventures on the ground… or should I say, in the air. Thanks to the five-day Marketing Enhancement Program (MEP) organized by the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TPB), an […]
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A Cultural Renaissance in Batangas City: The Rise of Talumpok Subli | Atom Pornel
Not even the rain and southwest monsoon could stop the Sublian Festival held from July 21 to 23, 2025, in Batangas City. This 38-year-old festival began in 1988 under the leadership of the late city mayor Eduardo Dimacuha, in celebration of Batangas City’s founding anniversary. This was my first time attending and experiencing it, and […]
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Batangas City Gears Up for the 2025 Sublian Festival: A Celebration of Heritage and Devotion
Batangas City in Southern Luzon is once again in full festive spirit as it prepares to culminate the month-long Sublian Festival on July 23—a cherished celebration rooted in the Batangueños’ deep devotion to their patron, Mahal na Poong Sto. Niño. Find out why Batangas was hailed as one of the world’s most loved cities in […]
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Team Philippines Clinches Three Crowns and a Runner-Up Title in Junior Idol World Thailand
Team Philippines proudly raised the nation’s flag in Thailand after winning three pageant titles and a runner-up placement at the recently concluded Junior Idol World 2025. Four talented young Filipinos competed against candidates from various countries and shone brightly on the international stage during the finals night held on July 7 at the CDC Ballroom […]
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PBB Big Winner with a Bigger Heart: Mika Salamanca Donates P1M PBB Prize to Orphanage
Vlogger-turned-actress Mika Salamanca has fulfilled her promise to give back to the community and those less fortunate after winning the recently concluded Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Celebrity Collab Edition. The Sparkle talent donated her P1 million cash prize to an orphanage in her home province of Pampanga, honoring her commitment after she and her duo, […]
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Cebuana Nurse Joelle Devine Uy Crowned Miss Sudamerica Global in Peru
Another crown has been added to the Philippines’ pageant legacy as Filipino nurse Joelle Devine Uy clinched the Miss Sudamerica Global Contest 2025 title in Peru. The Cebuana beauty queen made the Filipino pageant community proud by bringing home the Miss Sudamerica crown, outshining candidates from various countries during the grand finals held in Lima […]
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Philippines’ Tarah Valencia and Kenneth Cabungcal Score Double Victory with Top 5 Finishes at Supranational Pageants
The Philippines’ representatives to the Supranational pageants, Tarah Valencia and Kenneth Cabungcal, made the country proud by securing runner-up placements at the recently concluded competitions in Poland. Tarah Valencia of Baguio City delivered an impressive performance throughout both the pre-pageant activities and the finals night held at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz on […]
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Cebu’s Ralph Jude Dinolan Earns Mister National Earth Title in Thailand
The pride of Cebu, Ralph Jude Dinolan, has made his kababayans proud by emerging as one of the top winners in the 7th edition of the Mister National Universe 2025 pageant. The 27-year-old model and professional basketball player, who represented the island of Cebu in the competition, was named third runner-up with the equivalent title […]
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Palaweña Mom Charina Josol Crowned Ultimate Grand Winner in Malaysia Pageant
The Philippines’ pageant representative, Charina Carmen Cabading Josol, proudly raised the country’s flag on Malaysian soil by winning the Mrs. Grand Global Ambassador International 2025 pageant. The Palaweña mom from Puerto Princesa City outshone candidates from various countries and took home the crown during the grand coronation held on June 14 at the Pan Borneo […]
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From Kawit to the Nation: Celebrating 127 Years of Philippine Independence
The Philippines marked its 127th Independence Day with a celebration on June 12, 2025, in Kawit, Cavite—the birthplace of Philippine independence. Relive how the GoodNewsPilipinas team covered the patriotic energy at the 126th Independence Day celebration in Kawit in this special report from last year: Philippines Marks 126th Independence Day at Historic Aguinaldo Shrine With […]
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Philippines’ CJ Opiaza Shines as New Miss Grand International
The Philippines’ Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza made history as the first Filipina to be crowned Miss Grand International (MGI), elevated from her previous position as first runner-up. Celebrate more Filipina beauty and grace on the world stage in this story of CJ Opiaza’s 2024 Miss Grand International runner-up finish. The 26-year-old model, pasarela coach, and beauty queen […]
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