Filipina Starbucks Cafe manager Mae Anne Olmidillo was honored by the Dubai Police after returning a bag that contained valuables including Dh195,000 in cash. Olmidillo, an overseas Filipino worker with two children, together with a colleague found the bag in Starbucks in Reel Cinemas at the Dubai Mall. They reported the found bag to their […]
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University of the Philippines Los Banos tops Forester Licensure Exams
The University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) topped the Forester Licensure Examinations results released by the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) on September 9. The award-winning state university in Laguna province known for its top researchers and innovations dominated the topnotchers of the PRC board passers, taking 5 spots out of the top 12. Mindanao […]
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Ryan Cayabyab conferred prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award as an advocate of music
The 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Awards gave recognition to Raymundo “Ryan” Pujante Cayabyab for advocating the unifying power of Filipino music. The Philippines’ National Artist for Music was awarded in ceremonies held on September 9 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila. Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) cited Ryan Cayabyab for “Nurturing the gift […]
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Miss Earth Karen Ibasco represents Philippines at 1st U-N Youth Climate Summit in New York
Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco is representing the Philippines at the first Youth Climate Summit of the United Nations (UN) to be held in New York City on September 21, 2019. Karen Ibasco went on social media to confirm her participation in the UN summit saying, “I’m proud to announce that I am now on […]
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Pinoy junior netters ace 3 titles at Asian Tennis Federation tourney in Sarawak
Pinoy junior netters dominated the 14th Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) 14 and Under Series 2019, sweeping 3 titles with the all-Pinoy team and picking up the 4th title in a team-up with a Malaysian player, at the tourney held in Sarawak, Malaysia on September 8. The Unified Tennis Philippines (UTP) team of 5 young Filipino […]
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Zamboanga City launches pollution-free E-trikes
Zamboanga City welcomed its first batch of electric tricycles (e-trikes) as part of the city’s public utility vehicles modernization program. The 38 units of e-trikes unveiled on August 13 were made in Italy and are Euro 4-compliant. World Mayor Prize awardee Mayor Beng Climaco said in an I Love ZC TV report that the first […]
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National Geographic showcases Bohol’s food treats
National Geographic (NatGeo) listed four spots in Bohol province with great restaurant food treats for travelers. The prime tourist destination in the Visayas islands of the Philippines was given the spotlight in Nat Geo Travel’s “Where to eat in Bohol” feature in August. Noting Bohol as best known for the iconic Chocolate Hills which Nat […]
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X-Factor UK finalist Maria Laroco launches international album
X-Factor United Kingdom (UK) 2018 finalist Marie Giedie Maureen Laroco has launched her debut international album. Maria Laroco gained worldwide attention after she was hand-picked by Simon Cowell, the show’s lead judge, to join his finals team on X-Factor. Now a year later after being dubbed by X-Factor Global as the hit television reality show’s […]
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CNN picks Vigan as one of Asia’s most picturesque towns
The City of Vigan has been selected one of CNN’s 13 of Asia’s Most Picturesque Towns. Vigan City described by CNN as “one of the best places to experience Spanish colonial-era architecture in Asia,” is the capital of Ilocos Sur Province, an ideal destination for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE). CNN’s Kate Springer praised […]
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FEU Chorale and Don Bosco Boscorale finalists in Bali Asia Choral Grand Prix 2021
The Far Eastern University (FEU) Chorale and Don Bosco Makati Boscorale have qualified for the Asia Choral Grand Prix (ACGP) 2021 to be held in Bali, Indonesia. The FEU and Don Bosco choral groups were announced on Friday to be advancing to the regional championships as champions of the Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival […]
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LIST: Cebu and Bicol universities, UST top-notchers in board exams for electrical engineers
The University of San Carlos (USC) in Cebu City in central Philippines, Bicol University (BU) in Luzon, and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Metro Manila topped the results of the Licensure Examinations for Electrical Engineers released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Friday. Mikhael Glen Borja Lataza of University of San Carlos, […]
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Filipino designs presented in Paris Maison & Objet trade show
A collection of Filipino designs are now on showcase at the Maison & Objet, the premier interior design trade show in Paris, France. The 13 Philippine design brands are representing the country and are bringing proudly Filipino designs to a global audience at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre from September 6 to 10. The […]
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