Have you ever wondered what it feels like to literally reach new heights? Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, the 27-year-old Filipino Olympian, can now answer this question with first-hand experience. He has become the latest member of the pole vault six-metre club – an exclusive group of athletes worldwide that have managed to scale one of the most elusive barriers in elite athletics. But what makes Obiena’s feat particularly notable?
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From Steady to Stellar: Wesley So’s Unyielding Strategy Catapults Him to 3rd Spot in Norway Chess
Steady as he goes, Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So ascends to new heights in the world of chess. Known for his consistent approach, So has maneuvered his way to the 3rd spot on the leaderboard at the 2023 Norway Chess Tournament. He now stands within striking distance of the title and the significant cash prize, having leapfrogged four other grandmasters, including World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.
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Three Philippine Universities Triumph in Global Employability: Global 2000 List Recognizes AIM, UP Manila, and UP Diliman
Philippine higher education has once again made its mark on the world stage. The Asian Institute of Management (AIM), University of the Philippines Manila (UP Manila), and University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) have been listed in the elite Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). This prestigious list ranks the best-performing institutions worldwide in terms of employability in 2023.
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Filipino Students Aiming High: Meet the Quartet Representing the Philippines at International Biology Olympiad
From the Philippine Archipelago to the Arab States, the journey of the Filipino students who’ve been chosen to represent their country at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) is a tale of determination, hard work, and passion for science. This July 3 to 11, the United Arab Emirates will host the 34th IBO, the world’s premier gathering of the brightest young minds in biology.
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How Did Teen Champion Alex Eala Secure Her Third Pro Tennis Title? Discover Her Journey at ITF W25 Yecla Tournament
Alexandra “Alex” Eala, the Philippine tennis wunderkind, has impressively bagged her first title of the year and her third as a professional player at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Yecla Tournament in Murcia, Spain.
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Why the Philippine Book Festival is This Summer’s Must-Visit Fairytale Land for Book Lovers
Get ready to step into a world of books and storytelling as the Philippine Book Festival opens today, June 2, 2023, and will run until June 4 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, Manila.
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From World No.1 e-Kata Champion to TikTok Stardom: How James De Los Santos Won Big at #GoLangNangGo Challenge
James De Los Santos, celebrated Filipino e-Kata champion, has yet again made waves, this time in the realm of social media. The World No. 1 e-Kata Player and two-time ISKF Karate World Champion has transitioned smoothly from the tatami to TikTok, winning the Grand Prize at the Globe Telecom #GoLangNangGo brand mission on TikTok.
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Philippine Science High School Students Triumph at Singapore’s STEM Challenge for Sustainable Solutions
From designing eco-friendly residential solutions to smart food sustainability systems, the students from the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) stunned the international community at the Singapore International STEM Innovation Challenge (SISTEMIC) 2023. They returned home with a collection of gold, silver, and bronze awards, making the nation proud.
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Will History Repeat? Wesley So’s Norway Chess Revenge Win Sets Stage for Magnus Carlsen Showdown
United States Chess Champions, Wesley So and Hikaru Nakamura clashed in an electrifying first-round match of the 2023 Norway Chess tournament. The thrilling Armageddon game that followed their classical game draw was reminiscent of a tense boxing match, with chess pieces flying off the board.
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Can Wesley So Repeat His Norwegian Chess Triumph? His Exciting Return to Carlsen’s Home Turf Signals a Showdown
Nearly four years after making history in Norway, Filipino American chess Grandmaster Wesley So is aiming to recreate his remarkable achievement on Norwegian soil this time on the Norway Chess stage.
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Wesley So Emerges as Grand Chess Tour’s Top Contender: A Closer Look at His Stellar Performances in Romania and Poland
Consistent and tactical, Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So has risen to the top of the leaderboard in the 2023 Grand Chess Tour (GCT). This ascent comes on the heels of his solid performances in the first two stages of the tour – the Superbet Chess Classic Romania and the Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland – even though he did not clinch the top spot in either event.
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Can Wesley So Checkmate His Way to an Unprecedented 3rd Grand Chess Tour Title?
Born in the Philippines, global chess champion Wesley So is now in hot pursuit of the lead in the prestigious 2023 Grand Chess Tour (GCT). As the tour enters the final day of its second event, the Superbet Warsaw Rapid & Blitz, eyes are on this powerhouse player, who has the potential to make history with an unprecedented 3rd GCT title.
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