Ernest John “EJ” Obiena is staying on track on the campaign for the first Philippine gold in the Olympics as the top Asian pole vaulter in the World Athletics Rankings.
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UP star player Ricci Rivero starts YouTube vlog with Quarantine Birthday treat for cancer-stricken fan
University of the Philippines’ star athlete Ricci Rivero celebrated his birthday on Monday, May 25, 2020, by starting his YouTube vlog with a Quarantine Birthday treat for his cancer-stricken fan, Freslee Salazar of Iloilo.
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UP releases DIY face mask tutorials to save medical-grade masks for frontliners
The University of the Philippines College of Home Economics (UP CHE) released Do-It-Yourself (DIY) tutorials for face masks and asked the public to help save the medical-grade masks for frontliners in the fight against the coronavirus disease.
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“I’m half Filipino,” admits Darren Criss’ character in new Netflix series “Hollywood”
Darren Criss is once again championing his Filipino heritage in his new role on the Netflix drama series, “Hollywood”, that premiered in May 2020.
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JUST IN: Filipino karate champion James De Los Santos climbs to World Top 6 on Kata Rankings
Filipino karate champion James De Los Santos has climbed to the Top 6 spot on the World Virtual Kata Rankings after his excellent showings in two e-kata tournaments held amid the global community quarantine that disallowed live games to stop the spread of coronavirus disease.
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Philippine Postal Offices to remain open with new schedules
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) announced new schedules of postal offices in areas under community quarantine to stop the spread of coronavirus disease.
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SMC buys 69 million kilos of corn from Filipino farmers
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has bought 69 million kilos of corn from Filipino farmers in a bid to support local food sources.
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De La Salle University is Top Philippine School on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU Manila) is the Top University in the Philippines in terms of popularity on the social media platforms of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, based on the UniRank World University Rankings & Reviews.
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Robots with students’ faces march in Class of 2020 virtual graduation in quarantined Manila
Robots bearing the faces of students marched and received diplomas in a Taguig City school’s Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies held amid the community quarantine to stop the spread of coronavirus disease.
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JUST IN: Isabela farmer’s daughter Gemalyn Sugui leads PMA Class 2020 graduation in lockdown
Cadet First Class Gemalyn Deocares Sugui is making history as the 6th female officer to lead a Philippine Military Academy (PMA) graduating class since women were accepted in 1993.
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UPDATE: Philippine-born Wesley So beats Chinese players to co-lead Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour
Philippine-born Wesley So met expectations of his Rapid Chess skills and is now in a 4-way co-leadership of the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour.
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Baclaran Church reopens under MECQ, disinfects Mondays, Thursdays
Baclaran Church in Manila reopened to devotees following guidelines of the community quarantine and has scheduled regular disinfection of its premises twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays.
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