Filipino documentary “Aswang” bagged the International Critic’s Prize (Fipresci) at the 2019 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA). The Philippines’ documentary, directed by Alyx Arumpac and produced by Armi Rae Cacanindin of Cinematografica with the support of producers from France, Norway, Qatar, and Germany, was awarded the International Federation of Film Critics prize during the […]
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Jhett Tolentino scores 10th win in Belarus for Pinoy rags-to-riches bio-docu “Life Is What You Make It”
Broadway producer Jhett Tolentino’s bio-documentary, “Life Is What You Make It”, capped the year on a high note after notching a 10th win at the KinoDUEL International Film Festival held in Belarus. The rags-to-riches story of the Grammy and Tony Awards-winning Filipino-American from the slums of Iloilo in central Philippines was given the KinoDUEL “Special […]
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UP professor-journalist Danilo Arao is new editor of regional journal Media Asia
University of the Philippines (UP) professor and journalist, Danilo Arao, has been tapped to be the new editor of the regional journal, Media Asia. Danilo Arao, a staunch advocate for the rights of Filipino journalists, was announced on November 15 as the new leader of the editorial team of the peer-reviewed journal published by Asian […]
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Triathlete John Chicano wins Philippines’ 1st SEA Games GOLD at Subic Bay Freeport
Filipino triathlete John Leerams Chicano today delivered the first 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) Gold Medal for the Philippines in the swim-bike-run race held at Subic Bay Freeport, giving the host country its three-peat win. John Chicano emerged victorious in the campaign to keep the 3rd straight SEA Games Triathlon title won by the […]
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Pinoy bayanihan spirit: Private groups volunteer, step up hosting of SEA Games
The Pinoy bayanihan spirit is lifting the Philippines with private groups, companies, and individuals volunteering and stepping up to showcase Filipino hospitality as the country hosts the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games). Amidst social media posts by Pinoy netizens offering to house, feed, transport, and accompany the international athletes participating in the biennial meet, […]
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Verdict’s Maxine Eigenmann wins Best Actress at Asia Pacific Screen Awards in Brisbane
Verdict’s lead actress, Maxine Eigenmann, won Best Actress at the 2019 Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) held in Brisbane, Australia. The Filipino actress was recognized for portraying the role of Joy who, together with her six-year-old daughter Angel, suffers abuse from her husband Dante played by Kristoffer King in the Filipino film directed by Raymund […]
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Taste Atlas lists Halo-Halo, Leche Flan among Most Popular Asian Desserts
The Pinoy Halo-Halo and Leche Flan have made it to the list of the Most Popular Asian Desserts of Taste Atlas. The all-time favorite Filipino desserts were named among 350 of the best food offered in the region in the annual list released by the World Food Atlas, a project dedicated to cataloging, preserving, and […]
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UP Pep Squad scores Silver & Bronze at 2019 Cheerleading World Championships in Japan
The University of the Philippines Pep Squad (UP Pep Squad) raised the Philippine flag in Japan after scoring a Silver and a Bronze at the 2019 Cheerleading World Championships held November 23-24 in Takasaki. The state university varsity cheerleaders won their Silver in the Cheerleading Senior All Female division with a score of 358 points […]
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Davao’s Auro Chocolate continues winning streak with 4 World Awards in Guatemala
Auro Chocolate from Davao continues to raise the Philippines’ image in the world chocolate industry with its newest four World Awards from the 2019 International Chocolate Awards (ICA) held in Guatemala. The Philippine chocolate brand won 2 Silvers and 2 Bronze Awards in the World Finals of the ICA competition held on November 18 at […]
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Grace Christian College hailed Junior Champions at Yale University’s World Scholar’s Cup Tournament
Grace Christian College (GCC) Junior High School students delivered a big win for their school and the Philippines after emerging as Overall Junior Champions at the 2019 World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) Tournament of Champions held at Yale University in the United States. The team of GCC students Andrew Kyle Tan, Kylie Danielle Sy, and Krystal […]
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Philippine college radios gather in UP to discuss basics of media principles and practice
College radios in the Philippines are coming together again for the fourth time in as many years for the Philippine College Radio Congress (PCRC) at the University of the Philippines. Some 300 select media and communication students, faculty, scholars, professionals, and college radio practitioners and enthusiasts from across major island groups of the country are […]
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Philippines wins 4 golds, bags overall Silver at 2019 World Para Bowling Tour in Manila
Team Philippines won 4 gold medals and bagged the overall Silver podium finish at the 2019 World Para Bowling Tour leg held in Manila. The country’s para-athletes in bowling produced 4 golds, 3 silvers, and 3 bronzes for a total tally of 10 medals during the tourney held at the Sta. Lucia Bowling Centre of […]
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