Every Holy Week, Catholics from all walks of life traditionally visit seven different churches as part of the Visita Iglesia to pray and reflect on their lives. As one of the largest Christian countries in the world, the Philippines is, by no surprise, full of beautiful churches where devout Catholics can choose from for this […]
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10 Century-old Cavite Churches to visit during Holy Week
If you want to make the most of your time this Holy Week to reflect upon your faith in Jesus Christ and the mystery of his life, death, and resurrection – away from Manila but near enough to allow you to get home afterwards – look no further than Cavite. Your guide to these “Faith […]
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UP, Ateneo, DLSU get top marks on QS World University Rankings
The Philippines’ top three universities – UP, Ateneo, DLSU – have again made strong showings on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) for 2018. The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman leads Philippine schools in performance in the QS WUR ranking at #367 among the world’s best, an improvement from its 2017 ranking […]
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7 Churches in Intramuros open to Visita Iglesia for first time since WWII
Catholic faithful looking for a new way to experience the annual Lenten season’s Visita Iglesia can now go to Intramuros, the famed old walled city of Manila. Seven churches of Intramuros are being opened by the Intramuros Administration in response to the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) call for the religious sector to adopt its newly […]
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Stephen Hawking’s favorite nurse was Filipino
Celebrated physicist Stephen Hawking was nursed by a Filipino in London when he was still alive. Dino Illustrisimo gave the world-renowned cosmologist, space traveler and hero to countless numbers of people, the highly regarded care that are given by Filipino nurses and which made Hawking refer to Illustrisimo as his best nurse. Hawkins wrote his […]
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Pinoy Jeepney, Chocolate Hills featured in new Hollywood animated film
The anticipated new Hollywood movie of Sherlock Gnomes has featured two iconic images from the Philippines – the jeepney and the Bohol Chocolate Hills. The newly released movie art of Sherlock Gnomes asks, “Where in the world are the missing gnomes?” And to exotic Philippines they apparently went, with their bevy of gnomes riding the […]
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Maine Mendoza sells personal items online to raise funds for AlDub scholars
Popular actress and model Maine Mendoza is selling pre-loved items on the online selling platform, Carousell, to raise funds for scholars of AlDub Nation. Mendoza announced in a social media post that her garage sale will benefit the scholarship drive of hers and Alden Richards’ fandom. Her Carousell site states the scholarship is intended to […]
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Filipinas bag gold and silvers at Jiu Jitsu World Tour in London
Three Filipina athletes won top medals at the London leg of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu Jitsu World Tour 2017-2018, finishing within the Top 10 for the Asia region. Margarita “Meggie Ochoa” won the -49kg Women’s Purple gold medal. Annie Ramirez claimed a silver medal in the -62kg Women’s Purple Belt division. Kaila Napolis […]
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20 Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, GoodNewsPilipinas salutes Filipina entrepreneurs who have inspired business communities and the families in affirming the work-life balance for women is possible in the Philippines. We present these 20 Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs awarded by Go Negosyo for being the epitome of grace and leadership of their respective enterprises. 1. […]
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WATCH: Guimaras becomes first coal-free province in Visayas
Guimaras, the island famous worldwide for its mango industry, has been declared as the first coal-free province in the Visayas. The declaration of Governor Samuel Gumarin and all the municipal mayors, witnessed and affirmed by residents of the island, coincided with the visit of the Greenpeace flagship, the Rainbow Warrior which is now sailing the […]
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U-Belt student apartment is the reincarnation of Old Manila spirit
A student apartment complex in the heart of Manila’s University Belt has reappeared as a reincarnated post-war building and is now bridging the gap between today’s young Filipinos and the glorious days of Old Manila. Youniversity Suites in CM Recto is actually built from the remains of Laperal Apartments, an art-deco style structure built in […]
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3 Ways to Keep Positive Energy Flowing this Year of the Dog
How do you keep positive energy around you throughout the Chinese Year of the Dog? The Chinese Dog Year began on February 16, 2018, signaling the start of the lunar calendar and will last until February 4, 2019. For those in the Philippines who observe the Chinese calendar, the New Year means surrounding oneself with […]
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