Four medal-winning Filipino students from last year’s International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Japan, joined by two new team members, are set to compete at the 65th IMO in Bath, United Kingdom, from July 11-22, 2024. The Philippine IMO Team Facebook page live-streamed the announcement of the country’s six official representatives on May 26. This selection […]
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UP Remains Undefeated, Keeps Ateneo Winless in Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup
The University of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team (UP MBT) remains undefeated, keeping the Ateneo Blue Eagles winless and out of title contention at the Filoil-EcoOil 17th ECJ Preseason Cup. UP executed their victory over Ateneo, 82-75, in their preliminary round match on June 1, 2024, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. The […]
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Filipino Students Triumph with 635 Honors at Singapore Math Olympiad
Young Filipino mathematicians have brought home a massive haul of 635 honors from the Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO) 2024, showcasing their excellence in one of Asia’s largest math competitions. This year’s Team Philippines led by the Asian MathSci League Inc. (AMSLI), earned a total of 109 Gold, 149 Silver, 257 Bronze, and […]
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Free Virtual Planetarium Show by DOST-PAGASA to Highlight Dark and Quiet Skies
A free Virtual Planetarium event is set to go live on Facebook this week, organized by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA). DOST-PAGASA is presenting the virtual planetarium “to increase awareness of the significance of dark skies to human culture, heritage, and health, in addition to […]
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National Flag Days Kick Off in Imus, Celebrating 126th Battle of Alapan Anniversary
The Philippines’ National Flag Days began today in Imus, Cavite, at the historic site of the 1898 victory by Filipino forces in the Battle of Alapan against the Spanish Army. General Emilio Aguinaldo paid homage to the victors as he formally unfurled the new Philippine National Flag before the public at Teatro Caviteño in Cavite […]
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Historic Feat: Alas Pilipinas Women in 1st Semis at AVC Challenge Cup
Alas Pilipinas swept all its preliminary matches, including a decisive victory over Chinese Taipei on Sunday, leading Pool A at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women. The Philippine National Women’s Volleyball Team also secured its first-ever semifinal berth in the AVCCC after defeating Iran on Saturday, marking a historic milestone for the […]
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Masungi Geopark Project Wins Asia Pacific Award for Ecosystem Protection
The Masungi Geopark Project (MGP) just outside Metro Manila in the Philippines, has won another international accolade for its sustainable geotourism efforts and protection of natural ecosystems in Baras, Rizal. The Masungi Georeserve Foundation received the Biosphere Sustainability Award at the 2024 Asia Pacific Social Innovation Partnership Awards (APSIPA) on May 4, 2024, in Nantou, […]
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Rico Hizon Hosts “Decades La Salle” Podcast Celebrating DLSU’s 50th Year
Award-winning TV journalist Rico Hizon is hosting Season 2 of “Decades La Salle,” De La Salle University’s institutional podcast featuring distinguished alumni sharing their Lasallian experiences and career achievements. Hizon, winner of Best News Presenter in the latest editions of the Asian TV Awards and the Asian Academy Creative Awards, interviews fellow 15 notable alumni […]
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WATCH EJ Obiena Wins Pole Vault Gold at LA Grand Prix, Defeats American Rivals
Filipino pole vault champion Ernest John “EJ” Obiena clinched the gold medal at the USA Track and Field Los Angeles Grand Prix, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting, held over the weekend. The World No. 2-ranked Obiena dominated the competition by clearing 5.80 meters, outshining a strong field that included Americans Chris Nielsen (World […]
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Philippines-Norway MOA Paves Way for 25,000 Filipino Seafarers’ Deployment by 2029
The Philippine Embassy in Norway estimates that 25,000 Filipino seafarers can be deployed to Norwegian-owned vessels in three to five years following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA). Philippine Ambassador to Norway Enrico T. Fos hosted and witnessed the […]
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PHILSME Business Expo Opens One-Stop Shop for Business Solutions at SMX Manila
The Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME) has started its two-day fair today at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City with a showcase of 120 exhibitors offering about 180 products and services. True to its reputation as the biggest B2B expo, conference, and networking platform in the country, nearly 10,000 people registered to attend […]
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These Filipinas Shine as Pulitzer Prize Finalists in Journalism
Three Filipinas were named finalists in this year’s prestigious Pulitzer Prizes for journalism and the arts, the highest recognition a United States-based journalist or organization can receive. Investigative reporter Nicole Dungca, visual artist Ren Galeno, and photographer Hannah Reyes Morales were among the distinguished individuals honored at the annual Pulitzer Prizes, administered by Columbia University […]
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