More than 9 out 10 of Filipinos have positive outlook while welcoming the year 2019, according to the Social Weather Station (SWS) survey in the last quarter of 2018 released on December 31. In the SWS survey conducted from December 16 to 19 last year 1,440 adult Filipinos were asked to answer the question: “Is […]
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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.
Catriona Gray champions Filipino artistry in Miss Universe pageant
2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray proudly showcased the Philippines’ colorful heritage and artistry at the beauty pageant she won Monday morning in Thailand. Prior to the coronation ceremonies Gray has been showcasing Filipino heritage-infused-fashion since she arrived in Thailand weeks ago, winning the hearts and support of Filipinos worldwide. The 24-year-old Filipino-Australian beauty posted on […]
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Catriona Gray’s preliminary performance fascinates Miss Universe watchers
Miss Philippines Catriona Gray exceeded spectators’ expectations in her performance during the Miss Universe preliminary competition held Thursday night in Thailand. The 24-year-old Filipino-Australian beauty drew cheers as she flipped her hair in a “heart-stopping” slow-mo turn on the runway while wearing her pink bikini in the swimsuit competition. Gray also fascinated the crowd when […]
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Mactan Cebu International Airport named 2018 Asia-Pac Medium Airport of the Year
Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) bagged the Asia Pacific Medium Airport of the Year award by the Centre for Aviation (CAPA) Awards for Excellence ceremonies held in Berlin in late November. Mactan Cebu Airport was cited as a “medium sized airport that has been the biggest standout strategically, has established itself as a leader and […]
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Rachelle Ann Go wins BroadwayWorld UK Best Actress Award for Hamilton
What an accomplishment for Filipina musical theater actress Rachelle Ann Go as she continuous to wave the Philippine flag on the international music stage, now snagging another Best Actress award from the BroadwayWorld UK.
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Philippines’ 1st eco-airport in Bohol-Panglao opens ahead of target
Travelers can now land directly on the island paradise of Panglao in Bohol through the newly opened Bohol-Panglao International Airport.
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Bicol’s George De Lumen wins Mister Universal Ambassador 2018 in India
Bicolano George Reylor De Lumen made Filipinos proud by winning the title of Mister Universal Ambassador 2018 in India.
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Dragon Fireworks bags Gold Jupiter award in global fireworks competition in Canada
The Philippines’ Dragon Fireworks Team just made history after being adjudged the first Southeast Asian winner of the Gold Jupiter, and Best Soundtrack award at the 2018 L’International des Feux Loto-Québec.
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Parangal Dance Company celebrates Filipino culture in Colombia
For the first time a dance company representing the Philippines’ indigenous people culture was invited to the annual Folclórico Internacional de Barraquilla Estefania Caicedo in Colombia.
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Parangal Dance Company showcases Marawi-inspired repertoire in San Francisco Dancefest
Parangal Dance Company premiered a new performance celebrating the colorful Maranao culture of Marawi in Mindanao to an appreciative international audience at the 40th annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival held in California, USA.
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Rommel Lugada bags bronze in Moscow Int’l Foto Awards
With his modern take on Filipino sights and visuals in his portfolio, Filipino photographer Rommel Lugada was recognized and awarded the bronze prize in the prestigious Moscow International Foto Awards.
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Kenneth Cobonpue’s Peacock Easy Chair wins U-S Product Design Competition in Las Vegas
Filipino designer Kenneth Cobonpue continuously shines in the international arena and receive recognitions for his talent and ingenuity.
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