Filipino basketball star Thirdy Ravena has been confirmed to continue his stint in Japan’s B. League after signing a contract extension with San-En NeoPhoenix.
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Philippines’ champion rower Cris Nievarez qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
The Philippines’ champion rower Cris Nievarez has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, the 8th national athlete to join the Philippine delegation to the quadrennial summer games scheduled to be held in Japan.
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World No. 1 e-Kata James De Los Santos pockets 52nd gold medal
World No. 1 e-Kata athlete James De Los Santos has pocketed his 52nd gold medal in virtual tournaments since the coronavirus pandemic struck in 2020.
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Team Philippines wins Top 10 spot in Olympics-style World Photographic Cup
Team Philippines has won a Top 10 spot in the 2021 World Photographic Cup (WPC), the only Asian country to make it to the overall ranking announced from Rome, Italy.
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Dumaguete beach photo shortlisted in Sony World Photography Awards
The photo of local kids at a Dumaguete beach shot by Hersley-Ven Casero has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2021 Sony World Photography Awards organized by the World Photography Organisation.
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United Nations spotlights Philippines on World Press Freedom Day
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has put the spotlight on the Philippines on World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2021.
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Filipino journalist Maria Ressa awarded UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize
Filipino journalist Maria Ressa has been named the recipient of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Press Freedom Prize.
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DLSU, IRRI professors cited in Reuters Hot List of Influential climate scientists
De La Salle University Manila (DLSU) University Fellow Raymond Tan and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) alumnus Reiner Wassmann from the Philippines have been included in the Reuters Hot List of the world’s most influential climate scientists.
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Filipino sprinter Kristina Knott wins LSU bronze, strengthens Tokyo Olympics bid
Filipino sprinter Kristina Knott has won a bronze medal at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Alumni Gold Meet while clocking in close to the Tokyo Olympics qualifying times.
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Laguna agri-advocates set up Community Plant-ry to help feed people
Laguna agriculture advocate group Anahaw Laguna is taking the Maginhawa Community Pantry idea a step further and is setting up a Community Plant-ry to help teach people to eat the plants they themselves grow.
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Rescued Philippine eagle released back to wilderness on Earth Day
A rescued Philippine eagle has been released back to the wilderness by the Philippine Eagle Foundation on Earth Day 2021.
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Filipino community pantry movement’s compassion inspires Timor-Leste
The Filipino community pantry movement which has resulted in numerous local initiatives of neighbors helping each other with food supplies during the coronavirus pandemic quarantine has gone beyond the country’s borders and is now present in Timor Leste.
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