Who Made It to the 75 MIFA 2026 List of Influential Filipino-Americans? Filipino-American achievers in entertainment, music, media, filmmaking, business, healthcare, and community leadership are featured in the 2026 edition of the 75 Most Influential Filipino-Americans (75 MIFA), an initiative of BlogTalk with MJ Racadio released during Filipino-American History Month. The recognition spotlights people whose […]
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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.
E-Commerce Expo Philippines 2026 to Bring Digital Business Opportunities to Filipino Entrepreneurs
Filipino entrepreneurs, online sellers, and aspiring digital business owners can explore new ways to grow their businesses at the E-Commerce Expo Philippines (ECOMEX) 2026, happening November 20–21 at the SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig City. Powered by the Philippine SME Business Expo & Network (PHILSME), the two-day event expects more than 5,000 attendees, with […]
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Philippines Hosts ASEAN-EU Dialogue on Higher Education and Blue Economy
The Philippines hosted a regional effort to connect higher education, workforce skills, and industry innovation with the development of a sustainable blue economy, bringing together the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU). The 4th ASEAN-EU Policy Dialogue on Higher Education was held in Manila on October 27–28, 2026. The meeting […]
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How PHILSME Is Bringing Micro Enterprises Into the Spotlight
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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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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