The University of the Philippines College of Law (UP Law) finished as a World Finalist and Top 3 placer at the prestigious 2024 International Bar Association International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition (IBA ICC MCC). This marks the first time a Philippine team has reached the world finals in the competition’s 11th edition held on […]
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Ashley Nicole Ulep is a 4th-year college student taking up Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She is a former intern at Balitang A2Z who is passionate about writing news of the people and for the people.
Filipino Boxing Stars Petecio and Paalam Lead as Flag Bearers at Paris Olympics Opening
Filipino Olympic boxing medalists Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam are the Philippines’ flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Petecio and Paalam will carry the Philippine flag wearing SINAG, the modern Barong designed by Francis Libiran to showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage and the Filipino people’s bravery and national pride. […]
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Philippines Breaks Record: 56 Universities in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Philippine universities in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (THE IR) significantly increased, nearly doubling in number from last year, and showcasing the sector’s contribution towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A total of 56 Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) were ranked in this year’s THE IR, an increase of 93% […]
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OPM Singer Maki Hits Spotify’s Top Songs Global Chart with Latest Single ‘Dilaw’
OPM singer Maki has achieved new milestones with his latest hit single “Dilaw (Yellow)” debuting on Spotify’s Top Songs Global chart. “Dilaw” debuted at #200 on June 9, 2024, and is currently at #142 with 1.406 million streams as of this writing. “Dilaw” is the third Filipino song in history to enter the global Spotify […]
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65 Philippine Universities Make Global Top 300 in WURI Innovative Rankings
A total of 65 Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have proven their ability to innovate as they made it to the Global Top 300 Innovative Universities in the 2024 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). Out of 12,000 entries worldwide, the Philippines stands out with over 20 percent of the top 300 HEIs released on […]
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Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit: Unfolding Philippine History
Called the House of History, Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite is the place where the historic declaration of Philippine independence was publicly read by its author Ambrosio Bautista at the front window of the grand hall on June 12, 1898. This house is the center of unfolding Philippine history. Its hidden compartments for documents […]
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P-Pop Girl Group BINI Marks 3rd Year With Fan Day, Concert Tours
The nation’s Pinoy-pop girl group BINI, consisting of Aiah, Colet, Gwen, Jhoanna, Maloi, Mikha, Sheena, and Stacey, will hold its first official National Happy BINI Day today, June 11, 2024, to celebrate their third anniversary. The whole-day event starts at 10:00 AM at One Ayala, Makati City, and is free and open to the public. […]
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Filipino Boxing Medalists Paalam, Petecio, and Marcial Book Return Trip to Olympics
Filipino Olympic boxing medalists Carlo Paalam, Nesthy Petecio, and Eumir Marcial are set to return to the quadrennial Summer Games after securing their qualification berths for Paris 2024. The three Tokyo Olympians lead the 5-man boxing delegation including Aira Villegas and Hergie Bacyadan, in their bid for the Philippines’ next gold medal at the Paris […]
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