The Pasig River rehabilitation project has been adjudged as the most noteworthy endeavor in Asia, earning the 1st Asia Riverprize, the world’s foremost award in river basin management.
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Diwata 2 Microsat ready for lift-off end of October
Diwata-2, the Philippines’ second microsatellite project, is scheduled to be launched to outer space in October 2018.
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Hollywood movies Venom and A Star is Born showcase cinematography by Matthew Libatique
Venom and A Star is Born, the current top 2 Hollywood movies which premiered in October have the same director of photography – Filipino-American Matthew Libatique.
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American kids viral video shares 3 ways to discover Jollibee
The viral video-making group Hiho/Cut today reshared their Kids Try Jollibee video which keeps getting viewed, shared, liked, commented on, and loved by netizens from around the world.
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7 Ways to Enjoy Rehabilitated Boracay Reopening in October
The world-famous Boracay Island in the Philippines is scheduled to reopen in October after the government assessment of compliance by businesses and residents met environmental standards.
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Filipino short films bag back-to-back wins in Germany, North Korea
The short film debuts of Filipino television and movie director Direk Louie Ignacio, and television host and lawyer Atty. Joji Alonso won “Best Short Film” in separate international film festivals held in Germany and North Korea held simultaneously within the last week of September.
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Signal Rock is Philippines’ entry to Oscar Awards
The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) has chosen Signal Rock as the country’s next contender for nomination and possibly 1st Oscars-approved nominee to the 91st Academy Awards in 2019.
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5 Pinoy Facts about Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez
New Utah Valley University (UVU) President Astrid S. Tuminez is all-around Pinoy and proudly carries her heritage to her new post.
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Architecture student JB Cunanan builds UP Diliman campus in Minecraft
Throughout his years at the University of the Philippines Diliman architecture student JB Cunanan has been paying tribute to his alma mater by recreating its iconic buildings in Minecraft, with scenarios lifted from the state university’s tradition of nationalist ideals and movements for social change.
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Google Doodle honors Josefa Llanes Escoda, Filipina rights advocate on her 120th birth anniversary
Internet company Google is honoring Josefa Llanes Escoda with a Doodle on September 20, the 120th birth anniversary of the women’s and children’s rights worker.
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Darren Criss makes history for Filipino-Americans,1st to win Emmy top prize
Glee alumnus Darren Criss won the Best Actor Emmy at the 70th Television Academy Awards, marking the first time an actor of Filipino-American heritage has been recognized with the major award.
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UAAP Men’s Football Champions UP Diliman gets home field FIFA Quality Seal
The 80th UAAP Champions from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Men’s Football Team now has a home Football Field that even received certification from the FIFA Quality Programme, acknowledging the new field as a world-class artificial turf.
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