The crucial role of engineers in nation-building was highlighted in the annual National Civil Engineering Summit. Engineering innovation anchored in sustainability and eco-efficiency practices must be pushed to the limits, according to CEMEX Strategic Planning Officer, Klye Rosario, highlighting these factors needed in the infrastructure-driven development of the country. The gathering of more than 5,000 […]
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JC Santos loves to share his passion and energy on safety, emergency preparedness, and literacy. Despite being a seasoned Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician and Communications Officer, he still finds time to discover the beauty of the Philippines, the world, and its people, one story at a time.
First Philippine Hybrid Electric Train running on tracks by March
The first Filipino-made Hybrid Electric Train (HET) is anticipated to start running on railroad tracks by March 2019. The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) announced on social media the schedule of the soft-operation of the first-ever Philippine-made train developed by the DOST-Philippines to be operated by the Philippine National Railways. DOST Secretary Fortunato de […]
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McJim’s award-winning short films showcase world class Filipino leathermaking craftsmanship
World class Filipino craftsmanship in leathermaking is being showcased through McJim’s short films of heartwarming stories about Pinoys’ hardships and passion. McJim’s Get Reel online campaign of short films starting with “Pitaka” in 2017, followed by “Bag,” “Sinturon,” and “No Strings Attached,” have gained critical acclaim and awards after being screened internationally. The mixture of […]
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How Marikina survives through the years as the nation’s shoe capital
Marikina has withstood the ravages of time, modernization, foreign shoe markets and disasters – continuing to survive as the nation’s shoe capital. Marikina’s history of becoming the Philippines’ shoe capital begins a long way from Filipino ancestry. From an agricultural farm town, Marikina transformed into a multi-awarded and highly urbanized city with a progressive shoemaking […]
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Zamboanga Sibugay dubbed “Little Disneyland” for lights show festival
The Municipality of Ipil in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay in Mindanao has been dubbed as “Little Disneyland” for its annual celebration of Festival of Lights which culminates on February 28, 2019. The 3-month long celebration which started November 2018 showcases the creativity of 10 participating local government units, agencies, and local cooperatives to transform […]
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3 Camiguin tourism spots are now National Cultural Treasures
The island of Camiguin in Northern Mindanao now has three of its top tourist spots in the list of the Philippines’ national cultural treasures. On the occasion of Camiguin’s 51st celebration of its foundation day on January 7, the provincial government announced the successful inclusion of the Sunken Cemetery, Guinsiliban Moro Watch Tower and Bonbon’s […]
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MEET: Anna Liza Vergara 1st Filipino GM of global hotel chain Sheraton
Sheraton Manila Hotel is making a grand comeback in the Philippines and the company has given the leadership to its first Filipina executive, Anna Liza Vergara. Vergara is the first Filipina general manager of Sheraton and is leading a team of Filipinos who are experts in the hospitality industry running the international five-star hotel. The […]
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Filipino rum Don Papa’s cheers London pubs
Don Papa Rum has made its way to the United Kingdom, conquering the British taste buds while spreading the spirit of Pinoy pride! The Filipino rum has landed in pubs all over the city of London and showcases not just the Philippine flavour but the Filipino culture itself. Don Papa is served in three of […]
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Jollibee is first local brand icon featured on Coke can
Another first for Jollibee – a limited edition collectible Coke Can bearing the Jollibee mascot is now available in stores. After securing the first Philippine Funko Pop Jollibee figure in 2018 that immediately attracted hundreds of toy collectors and Jollibee food lovers, the homegrown fast-food chain collaborated with Cola-Cola to release the country’s first brand […]
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Mochibits shines as 1st Filipino-made game featured at Google Play
The Philippines is once again in the spotlight on the international game development stage as the mobile game “Bounce.io – Balls vs Balls” developed by Mochibits was featured as the first Filipino-made game in Google Play’s All-Star Indie Game Zone. Google Play Indie Games Accelerator (IGA) program granted Howard Go’s MochiBits as one of its […]
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MEET: 2 Lasallian Engineers are PH’s Youngest Millionaires
Rising from the challenges of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, proudly Lasallians Edgar Saavedra and Michael Cosiquien emerged as the Philippines’ youngest millionaires as founders of Megawide Construction Corporation. Engr. Saavedra and Engr. Cosiquien together formed the company that started as a construction firm then quickly evolved into an engineering and infrastructure conglomerate with airport, […]
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5 Delicious Meals Served on Jollibee’s International Menu
Jollibee, best known for its “crispylicious” Chickenjoy, has created new dishes for global taste and stores. The popular food chain has been serving delicious meals for over 40 years and is acknowledged as an icon in the food industry, winning the hearts and taste buds of Filipinos. The famous homegrown restaurant from the Philippines has […]
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