Filipino innovator Illac Diaz of Liter of Light is leading a mission to light up the world’s remote villages through the 100-day journey at sea on the Peace Boat. Diaz and Liter of Light, a non-government organization which first lit up Typhoon-Haiyan-stricken communities in the Philippines with homemade solar lamps, is now on a Voyage […]
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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.
UP, DLSU consistently rank in Emerging Economies University Rankings 2019
The University of the Philippines and De La Salle University once again ranked as the only two Philippine educational institutions in the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking, this time in the Emerging Economies University Rankings 2019. UP and DLSU were both in THE World University Rankings 2019, with UP improving its rank from previous years […]
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9 Philippine islands are Canada’s choice for Asia’s Top 50 Beaches
Nine Philippine islands have been picked in Asia’s Top 50 Beaches recommended by Canada’s leading online travel agency, Flight Network. El Nido in Palawan was ranked number 1 by the world’s top travel professionals in the Canadian firm’s globally-recognized list which showcases “a collection of off-the-beaten-path slices of paradise from every corner of our planet.” […]
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UP Baguio research to aid Cordilleran weavers and communities
The University of the Philippines – Baguio is embarking on a three-year plan to make the university’s research work benefit the people of the Cordillera region. UP Baguio Chancellor Dr. Raymundo Rovillos revealed the plan of the Baguio City campus of the state university – a 2018 GNP Filipino Pride Icon for excellence in education […]
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Gallup International Poll: PH in Top 10 nations expecting more peaceful world
Gallup International says Filipinos are staying positive this 2019, ranking in the top 10 nations expecting a more peaceful world. The Gallup International’s 42nd Annual Global End of Year Survey conducted in October-December 2018 revealed that the people of the Philippines are still hopeful and optimistic about the prospect of world peace despite increasing pessimism […]
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Forbes features Laguna, Filipina blogger Kach Howe in Best Budget Travel Destinations 2019
Forbes magazine featured Laguna and Filipina blogger Kach Howe in its latest recommendations for best budget travel destinations for 2019. The province of Laguna in Luzon placed 5th in the “The 18 Best Budget Travel Destinations For 2019” list of expert travel blogger Filipina Kach Medina Umandap Howe. Travel blogger Kach Howe, who hails from […]
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Maria Ressa champions New Year’s Eve social media campaign to #CelebratePressFreedom
Filipino press freedom advocate Maria Ressa of Rappler championed the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) New Year’s Eve social media campaign #CelebratePressFreedom when she was honored at the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. Ressa and the CPJ had issued messages on social media and gave interviews about the need to safeguard press freedom […]
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Times Square’s iconic New Year’s Eve celebration spotlights Maria Ressa, journalists & press freedom
The iconic New Year’s Eve Ball Drop at Times Square in New York City is all set to give the spotlight to Maria Ressa and leading journalists in a unique setting to celebrate press freedom. Ressa, one of the four featured international journalists in the collective recognition of the 2018 TIME Person of the Year […]
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Miss Universe Catriona Gray sings for youth care and education
Miss Universe Catriona Gray won her crown on a platform of supporting youth care and education and she even sings about her mission. The Filipina beauty queen confidently answered the “Final Word” question about what life lesson she can bring to her reign, saying her work in Manila slums has taught her to keep looking […]
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Maria Ressa is TIME Person of the Year 2018
Filipino journalist Maria Ressa has been named as TIME Person of the Year 2018, along with other international journalists who have been named “The Guardians” in the “War on Truth.” Ressa of Philippine news website Rappler, together with Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi of the Washington Post, Reuters Burmese journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, […]
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UP leads 30-strong Philippine College Radio Congress, on air festival
DZUP 1602, the University of the Philippines (UP) college radio station, is leading the establishment of the College Radio Network of the Philippines supported by 29 other universities and colleges from all over the country which participated in the Philippine College Radio Congress (PCRC).
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Pia Wurtzbach leads Walk of Fame inductees in Movie, TV & News, unveiling their stars Dec. 10
International celebrity Pia Wurtzbach will lead the new inductees to the German Moreno Foundation – Eastwood City Walk Of Fame (WOF) who will unveil their stars on Monday, December 10.
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