The PHILSME Business Expo & Conference is opening a bigger door for Filipino entrepreneurs with the launch of the MSME Village Powered by Advocacy Partners at its 18th edition, happening May 22–23, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila. For the first time, PHILSME is formally integrating micro enterprises into its exhibitor ecosystem—marking a meaningful […]
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Angie is a self-confessed reformed news critic who vows she has finally found infinite value in delivering the good news. She teaches students of all ages how to make the important interesting for audiences across media platforms.
Alexandra Eala Reaches Career-High No. 31 in WTA Rankings After Strong Dubai Run
Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala has reached a new milestone in her professional career after climbing to a career-high World No. 31 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings. The 20-year-old athlete jumped 16 places in the latest rankings with 1,432 points, following a strong showing at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, one of […]
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EJ Obiena Opens 2026 Season as Joint Winner at Cottbus Meet
Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena opened his 2026 indoor season with a strong performance at the Internationales Springer-Meeting Cottbus, one of Europe’s established indoor pole vault competitions and a World Athletics Tour Bronze-tiered event. Obiena finished as joint winner after clearing 5.77 meters in the men’s pole vault, sharing the top spot with Dutch […]
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Alex Eala and the Filipino Diaspora Finding Its Voice | Amplify with Angie
Over the past few weeks, the internet has been loud—not just because of tennis balls echoing across courts in Melbourne and Auckland, but because of Filipinos cheering for Alex Eala as if every point were personal. Videos and comment threads multiplied as her matches at the Australian Open and the ASB Classic drew crowds that […]
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On Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Why Good News Still Matters
Birthdays and anniversaries are curious markers. They do not stop time, but they ask us—quietly—to pause. To take stock of where we have been, who has walked with us, and what still calls us forward. Today, I pause for two reasons. It is my birthday, and it is also my 12th year walking with Good […]
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Why GoodNewsPilipinas.com’s Return Matters as It Nears 20 Years | Amplify with Angie
Amplify with Angie is a weekly Sunday column on GoodNewsPilipinas.com about stories, strategy, and making sense of the digital-first world. The return of a media platform does not require noise to be meaningful. Sometimes, it calls for clarity more than celebration. Over the past week, GoodNewsPilipinas.com resumed regular publishing, marking its return with a clear message […]
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Alexandra Eala Wins SEA Games Gold, Ends 26-Year Tennis Drought for PH
Alexandra “Alex” Eala delivered a historic victory for the Philippines after winning the women’s singles tennis gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games on December 18. The match was held in Bangkok, Thailand, where Eala defeated Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew in straight sets to secure the gold medal. Her win ended a 26-year drought for the […]
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EJ Obiena Wins 4th SEA Games Gold, Breaks Own Pole Vault Record
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena once again delivered gold for the Philippines after topping the men’s pole vault event at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, extending his dominance in the region and reaffirming his place as Southeast Asia’s standard-bearer in the sport. Obiena won the gold medal on December 16, 2025, after clearing 5.70 meters […]
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UP, DLSU Settle UAAP Season 88 Crown in Winner-Take-All Game 3
The UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Finals will go the distance as the University of the Philippines and De La Salle University prepare to decide the championship in a winner-take-all Game 3. UP forced the deciding game after edging DLSU, 66–63, in Game 2 on Sunday, December 14, at the Mall of Asia Arena, keeping […]
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GoodNewsPilipinas.com Is Back Online to Share More Positive Filipino Stories
The good news never stopped. And now, GoodNewsPilipinas.com is fully back online to bring it to you every day. Our website has returned with fresh stories about Filipinos in the Philippines and around the world. During our short break, we continued sharing updates through our social media pages. Today, we are happy to bring these […]
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Are DLSU Professors Among the World’s Best Scientists? Yes, Again in 2025
Three professors from De La Salle University (DLSU) have once again earned recognition as part of Research.com’s World’s Best Scientists 2025 list. The ranking identifies the top 1% by discipline worldwide. You can also read about how DLSU professors were cited in the Reuters Hot List of Influential Climate Scientists. Prof. Raymond Tan, Vice President […]
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Is Blogtalk with MJ Racadio the Next Big Filipino Show on Global TV?
Blogtalk with MJ Racadio is set to reach new heights as the pioneering Filipino-American entertainment program announces its expansion to television through a landmark collaboration with IGMP TV. Starting September 20, 2025, the show will stream on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV, bringing Filipino stories to millions of households worldwide. Read how Blogtalk […]
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