Filipino gymnasts Carlos Yulo and Aleah Finnegan have qualified for the Paris Olympics after meeting eligibility through their top performances at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium.
Read more →Author: Angie Quadra-Balibay
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.
14 Philippine Universities Shine in 2024 Times Higher Education World Rankings: The Big Four Lead the Way
Fourteen Philippine universities have made it to the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR), expanding its presence from just 10 schools in 2023. Leading the pack are the “Big Four”—Ateneo de Manila University, the University of the Philippines, De La Salle University, and the University of Santo Tomas.
Read more →
Rico Hizon Bags Philippines’ Best Factual Presenter at AACA: Sets Stage for Grand Finals in December
Rico Hizon has clinched the title of Best Factual Presenter for the Philippines at the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA), Asia-Pacific’s most prestigious Award For Creative Excellence at which the region’s best content and creatives are scored patterned after the International Emmy Awards. The Filipino journalist is set to shine on the international stage at the Grand Awards and Gala Finals in December.
Read more →
EJ Obiena soars to World No. 2, spearheads region’s athletes in Asian Games
Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, the Filipino pole vault marvel, is not just reaching for the sky – he’s punctuating it. Recently grabbing second place at the Wanda Diamond League Pole Vault Final, he’s skyrocketed to World No. 2 status—making him not just a Filipino sensation but Asia’s most formidable track and field athlete.
Read more →
EJ Obiena Soars to Bronze at Diamond League Brussels, Continually Challenging World No.1 Duplantis
Filipino champion Ernest John “EJ” Obiena continued his medal-winning streak overseas, earning a bronze medal this time and firmly etching his name in the pantheon of men’s pole vault greats at the 2023 Allianz Memorial Van Damme Meeting of the Wanda Diamond League in Brussels, Belgium.
Read more →
EJ Obiena Soars to New Heights: Double Gold Triumph in Berlin and Aachen Solidifies His Position as Pole Vault Powerhouse
Filipino pole vault maestro, Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, is painting the sky gold with his phenomenal performances in Germany, clinching gold medals back-to-back and elevating the pride of the nation globally. Obiena delivered golden jumps at the ISTAF Berlin and NetAachen Domspringen cathedral jumping that reverberated across continents, manifesting the might and grace of the Filipino athlete on the grandest stages.
Read more →
Young Filipino IT scientists achieve historic best-ever performance at International Olympiad in Informatics Hungary
Filipino students have achieved a historic milestone by delivering an unparalleled performance at the International Olympiad in Informatics 2023 (IOI 2023) held in Szeged, Hungary. The young Filipino IT scientists not only raised the flag high but also clinched 1 silver and 2 bronze medals—setting a new record for Team Philippines.
Read more →
Overcoming COVID and Odds: EJ Obiena Clinches Silver at World Athletics Championships, Challenges World No. 1 Duplantis
Asian sensation Ernest John “EJ” Obiena of the Philippines soared through the air under the skies of Budapest, Hungary, and claimed his podium spot in front of thousands of spectators gathered to witness the unfolding of sports history at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
Read more →
EJ Obiena’s Quest for Glory: A Thrilling Leap Towards Back-to-Back Medals at the World Athletics Championships
In the heart of Budapest, beneath the vast skies of Hungary, the Filipino flag soars with pride as EJ Obiena, the Philippines’ star pole vaulter from Tondo, Manila, takes center stage, embarking on a journey for back-to-back medals at the World Athletics Championships.
Read more →
Philippine Science High School Wins Historic Silver Medal at 16th IOAA: A Glorious Achievement in Astronomy and Astrophysics
The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad (IOAA) has seen a momentous achievement by the Philippines with Mohammad Nur Casib, a scholar from Philippine Science High School (PSHS) – Central Mindanao Campus, securing the country’s first-ever medal win at the event. This historic victory occurred at the 16th annual IOAA hosted at the Planetarium – Silesian Science Park in Chorzow, Poland.
Read more →
Filipino Chess Legend Eugene Torre Claims Perfect Victory at Guam International Open
Filipino chess icon Eugenio “Eugene” Torre showcased his continuing mastery in the chess world by sweeping a flawless victory run at the International Chess Federation (FIDE)-rated Guam International Open Chess Tournament 2023.
Read more →
What Did the ‘Good Boy’ Reveal in Manila? Kim Seon-ho’s Second Visit Unveils More Than You Think!
Kim Seon-ho, fondly known to his fans as the “Good Boy”, has once again graced the shores of the Philippines, marking his second visit in the span of just seven months. The echoes of the love and warmth were palpable, and the actor’s connection with his legions of fans was, once again, a sight to behold.
Read more →