The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-SOCCSKSARGEN (DENR-12), through its Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Matalam, has documented five pitcher plant species in Cotabato. The government agency shared the news on its Facebook page on February 25, after conducting a three-day foot patrol in Brgy. San Miguel, Arakan, Cotabato, from February 18 to […]
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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.
Filipina Cue Artist Rubilen Amit Clinches Two Titles in Las Vegas
The Philippines’ billiards champion, Rubilen Amit, clinched consecutive titles in Las Vegas, showcasing her dominance on the international stage. The 43-year-old Filipina billiards star defeated Kristina Tkach of Russia in the Women’s Challenge of Champions—a showdown between the 9-ball and 10-ball champions of 2024—held on February 28, securing the $15,000 cash prize. Amit dominated the […]
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Globe Champions Leadership with ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Screenings for Students
Globe Telecom, with its mission to empower students and foster leadership, hosted five exclusive block screenings of Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World in select cinemas across the Philippines. These exclusive cinematic events, held on February 22 and 26, aimed to inspire the next generation to embrace leadership, reaffirming the telecommunications service provider’s commitment […]
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Parangal Dance Company and Philippine Consulate in SF Honor Indigenous Filipinas with Free Monthlong ‘Paraluman’ Exhibit
The Parangal Dance Company is collaborating with the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, California, for a month-long exhibition titled Paraluman, which is open to the public for free. The United States-based Filipino folk dance troupe announced the good news on February 18, 2025, stating that it is their tribute to Indigenous Filipinas in celebration […]
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Batangas Pride Lyja Zhaina Santiago Wins Miss Pre Teen Global Crown in Malaysia
The Philippines’ representative, Lyja Zhaina Santiago, has made the Filipino pageant community and the country proud after winning the Miss Pre Teen Global 2025 in Malaysia. The Batangueña beauty from Lipa City outshone candidates from various countries to claim the crown for the Philippines at the 3rd edition of the Kids & Teens Pageant Global, […]
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Caviteña Beauty Dia Mate Wins Philippines’ Second Reina Hispanoamericana Crown in Bolivia
Filipina beauty queen Deanna Marie “Dia” Mate made history in Bolivia by winning the Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 title, securing another victory for the Philippines in the prestigious international pageant. The Caviteña singer-songwriter outshone over 20 candidates from Hispanic heritage nations during the grand coronation night on February 10, 2025, in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, […]
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Majayjay Church Designated by Vatican as Laguna’s First Minor Basilica
The centuries-old St. Gregory the Great Parish Church, commonly known as Majayjay Church in Laguna, has been officially designated as a minor basilica by the Vatican. This historic recognition, announced by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on January 31, 2025, marks a significant milestone as it becomes the first church in the […]
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Miss Filipinas Dia Mate’s Banaag Wins Best National Costume at Reina Hispanoamericana in Bolivia
Great news for Filipino pageant fans! Miss Filipinas, Deanna Marie ‘Dia’ Mate, has won the Best National Costume Award at the ongoing Reina Hispanoamericana pageant in Bolivia. The Caviteña beauty queen dominated the national costume competition held on February 3, 2025, (Philippine time) in Porongo, wearing ‘Banaag,’ a stunning creation by Ehrran Montoya. Dia captivated […]
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Philippines to Host Miss Tourism International for the First Time: A New Chapter for Global Beauty and Tourism
The Philippines is set to make history as it hosts the Miss Tourism International (MTI) pageant for the first time, marking a milestone in the prestigious competition’s nearly three-decade history. Breaking tradition, the 28th edition of the international pageant will be held outside Malaysia, with Davao City welcoming global candidates from November 15 to 30, […]
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Judy Ann Santos Earns Culinary Arts Degree: Actress-Celebrity Chef Proves “You’re Never Too Old to Learn Something New”
Filipino actress, entrepreneur, and celebrity chef Judy Ann Santos has added another milestone to her illustrious career by completing a professional culinary arts program at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies, proving that “you’re never too old to learn something new.” The YouTube content creator, mother, and multi-hyphenate celebrity achieved this new milestone despite her […]
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Talent Competition Tanghalan ng Kampeon Japan Now Open to Aspiring Singers
Aspiring singers in Japan now have the chance to showcase their talent, as the expanded Filipino singing competition Tanghalan ng Kampeon has officially opened its doors to contestants. The talent competition segment of GMA Network’s variety show TiktoClock, hosted by Pokwang, Faith Da Silva, Jayson Gainza, and Kuya Kim Atienza, officially partnered with Star Studio […]
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Rommel Padillo Serrano Champions Filipino Heritage with Stunning Spanish Colonial-Themed Weddings
Rommel Padillo Serrano, a choreographer, theater performer, and production stylist, is bringing Filipino history and culture to life through breathtaking heritage-inspired weddings. Recently, Serrano captivated audiences with his Spanish colonial-themed wedding designed for Kelvin dela Cruz and Maria Isabel Formigones, held at the iconic San Agustin Church in Intramuros. The event, which featured authentic period […]
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