The University of the Philippines (UP) has allowed open access to its Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) portal on the Taal Volcano to help hasten rehabilitation efforts, marking the first time an Asian country has practiced such open data policy.
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Alex Eala, 1st Filipina to win Grand Slam Australian Open Girls Doubles Title
The Philippines’ Alex Eala became the first Filipina to win a Grand Slam title at the Australian Open after she and Indonesian tennis partner Priska Madelyn Nugroho beat their opponents to claim the 2020 Australian Open Junior Girls’ Doubles Title on Friday.
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Wastewater-to-fertilizer research of DLSU Manila wins Php13 million UK Newton Prize, 1st for PHL
De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila’s research project turning wastewater from sewage into fertilizer has won the United Kingdom’s 2020 Newton Prize Country Award, the first win for the Philippines.
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Hidilyn Diaz bags 3 Golds at Roma Weightlifting World Cup, strengthens Tokyo Olympics bid
Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz swept the women’s 55-kilogram events to win 3 gold medals at the Roma 2020 Weightlifting World Cup, strengthening her bid for a berth in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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UP scientist Mahar Lagmay’s animated infographics tackle Taal Volcano eruption facts
University of the Philippine (UP) scientist Mahar Lagmay posted on social media his animated infographics about the Taal Volcano, after its eruption on January 12, 2020, spawned confusion about various scientific terms used to explain the event.
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Cavite’s Jaja Santiago makes history, wins bronze in Japan volleyball pro-league
Cavite-native Alyja Daphne “Jaja” Santiago made history in Japan as she battled for the Saitama Ageo Medics to a bronze medal finish at the 2020 Japanese Volleyball Premiere League – the first the Filipino professional spiker to achieve the feat.
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Manila is 8th World’s Most Dynamic City, notches best-ever ranking
Manila has been ranked Top 8 among the World’s Most Dynamic Cities, its best-ever showing since it first landed on the JLL Global Research list in 2014.
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Palawan a top pick in the “Most Instagrammable Places In The World”
Palawan’s scenery was named one of the top picks of the “Most Instagrammable Places In The World” list released by Big 7 Travel this January, 2020.
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Hot meals from Art Relief Mobile Kitchen comfort Taal evacuees in Lipa and Alfonso
Art Relief Mobile Kitchen (ARMK) has been feeding delicious and hot comfort food to more than 2,000 evacuees daily since the Taal Volcano eruption that displaced thousands of families.
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Philippine Airlines returns non-stop flights from Cebu to L-A to serve Vis-Min market
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is resuming its direct non-stop flights from Cebu to Los Angeles to further serve the Visayas and Mindanao market – and is offering promo rates for its inaugural run.
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New Lunar Year of the Rat heralded in Philippine postal stamps
The new lunar Year of the Rat, also known as the Chinese New Year, is being heralded by Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) with special commemorative stamps depicting the first animal of the Chinese Astrology.
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New Philippine passport application and renewal requirements for 2020
The new year may bring the need for you to apply for a passport – whether it’s a new one, up for renewal, or regrettably, lost. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has issued reminders of updated and applicable requirements for the Philippine passport this 2020.
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