The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Choral Ensemble has made history as the first champion of the Asia Choral Grand Prix (ACGP). UP Los Baños Choral Ensemble went up against 5 choral champions from the 2017 and 2018 editions of the Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival (AOVICF), the Bali International Choir Festival […]
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NAIA picked one of the best airports for business travelers in 2019
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in the Philippines has been named among the Top 45 World’s Best Airports for Business Travellers. NAIA and 44 other airports were ranked among those that “offer a far better experience for those who are flying for business.” NAIA, in the country’s capital of Manila, was ranked Top 44 […]
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Technology yellow bus nuLab goes on the road to discover future Scientists
A new yellow bus for Filipino children, dubbed the nuLab, is hitting Philippine roads as it looks for future scientists and innovators. The nuLab bus is fitted with technology gadgets such as laboratory facilities, modern audio-visual and educational tools and equipment, and various learning materials for students. The nuLab tools will be used in introducing […]
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Manny Pacquiao triumphs for Filipinos, bags WBA Welterweight Super Championship
Manny Pacquiao again raised the Filipino flag in international boxing today after winning the unified World Boxing Association (WBA) Welterweight Super Championship title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The 40-year-old Pacquiao reigned supreme as he outscored the younger 30-year-old Keith Thurman who suffered the first loss in his boxing career in […]
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Global toy brand Funko unveils DARNA in San Diego Comic Convention
Pinoy comics superheroine Darna will soon be released in a Funko Pop, the first local superhero to have its own Funko collectible toy. The big reveal of the Darna toy by the well-known global toy brand took place over the weekend at the famous Comic-Con International in San Diego, U.S. The photo release shows Funko […]
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Paintings on the Philippines showcased in London Art Week
The prestigious Martyn Gregory Gallery in London recently featured drawings and paintings of various Philippine scenes from the 19th and 20th centuries at the London Art Week. The twenty-six the featured works covering the period 1800 to 1950 include those done by early Western artists who traveled to the East, as well as by Eastern […]
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Basketball star Chris Tiu is Science and Technology ambassador for Filipino youth
Chris Tiu has signed up as an ambassador to advocate love for science, technology, and innovation among Filipino youth. The United States International Film and Video Festival award-winning host of the GMA Network TV’s science show “iBilib” was presented as the first Department of Science and Technology (DOST) ambassador at the launch of the 2019 […]
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Cebu in Best Travel Destinations list of Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice awards
Cebu Island has been ranked among the Best Travel Destinations in Asia in the latest edition of the Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Awards. The Visayan island in central Philippines joined the 2019 list of the Top 25 Travel Destinations in Asia in the survey conducted by Trip Advisor, the world’s largest travel site. Trip Advisor […]
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Philippine economy to accelerate growth in 2020, HSBC predicts
The Philippine economy will witness faster economic growth in 2020, according to Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s (HSBC) ASEAN economist Joseph Incalcaterra. The British bank’s chief economist said a 6.4 percent growth rate may be expected by the Philippine economy considering that nearly half of the flagship priority building projects of the government are […]
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Mactan Cebu International Airport victorious in 2019 International Architecture Awards
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) won the much-coveted 2019 International Architecture Awards (IAA) for its unique eco-friendly Filipino-themed design. Mactan-Cebu International Airport Terminal 2 emerged victorious in the Airports and Transportation Centres category of the oldest and largest global awards in the industry. The 12th edition of the International Architecture Awards recognized over 120 new buildings […]
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University of the Philippines Los Baños Choral Ensemble triumphs in Germany and Netherlands competitions
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Choral Ensemble returned triumphantly to the country after medal finishes in competitions held in Germany and the Netherlands. The UPLB Choral Ensemble arrived in the Philippines on July 10 after their European Tour which had the group winning 1st Place in the Marktoberdorf competition in Germany, and […]
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Abu Dhabi-based Filipino triathlete raises Palawan mission funds in back-to-back Germany and France races
Abu Dhabi-based Filipino missionary triathlete Romeo Puncia biked, swam, and ran in back-to-back tough triathlon races in Germany and France to raise funds for tribal missions in Palawan, Philippines. Romeo Puncia, a Race with a Purpose Advocate, competed in the Ironman European Championship in Frankfurt, Germany on June 30. Just a week later, the Filipino […]
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