Being a student isn’t always a walk in the park. It can be pretty challenging considering that one has to juggle academics, extracurricular activities and there are even those who have to worry about finances. However, student life is extra tough for a person with disability (PWD). Back in the 80s, a hostel in Cubao, […]
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WATCH: Emirati YouTube Celebrity Thanks Filipinos in UAE
In mid-2017, the Department of Foreign Affairs reported that around 618,000 Filipinos work in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While Filipinos are known to be joyful and to go over and beyond the call of duty, it is not everyday that other people would commend the Filipino spirit and express their gratitude. That is exactly […]
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PHLPost Releases Commemorative Stamps of National Artists
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) is releasing commemorative stamps of 6 Filipino National Artists, marking their 2017 Birth Centenary. They are Cesar Legaspi for visual arts, Daisy Avellana for film and theater, Jose Maceda for music, Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero national for theater, Leonor Orosa Goquingco for dance and Nick Joaquin for literature. PHLPost said that […]
Read more →Valenzuela City Welcomes its “Paw-lice” Force
The Valenzuela city police force recently got new comrades in their fight against drugs and terrorism. They now have six canine dogs to help keep the city safe as the “paw-lice” force. Last January 12, Mayor Rexlon Gatchalian introduced their new teammates – Jhunjay and Zeus who are Labrador Retrievers; Onyok, a Jack Russel; Zanjo, […]
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80-Year Old Seamstress for the Black Nazarene Sews as “Act of Devotion”
For over 6 decades, 80-year old Lily Emralino has worked as a seamstress. However, during Traslacion, she spends most of her time sewing clothes for the Black Nazarene. She says that this is already a tradition as her mother did the same thing. More than this, however, Emralino says sewing for the Black Nazarene is […]
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The Dessert Museum Opens on February 2018
Now that we’re done celebrating Christmas and New Year, we can look forward to other exciting holidays this 2018. February, the sweetest month of the year, is about to get sweeter. The Dessert Museum, the very first eat as you play experience in Asia is opening its 8 mouthwatering rooms of sugar-filled happiness during the […]
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WATCH: Rachelle Ann Go’s Astonishing Performance as Eliza Schuyler in Hamilton
Our very own Rachelle Ann Go was cast as Eliza Schuyler in the West End production of Hamilton and she is totally slaying it! She performs along side Christine Allado, another Filipina talent who plays the role of Peggy and Rachel John, a British theater actress casted as Angelica Schuyler. The scene in the video […]
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How to Make Sure Your Furry Friends are Comfortable this New Year’s Eve
Filipinos literally welcome the New Year with a bang. What started as a belief that fireworks would ward off evil spirits eventually became a tradition that families look forward to. Firecrackers and other fireworks are bestsellers during this season, but while this may be fun for humans, did you know the loud explosions are traumatizing […]
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Tacloban City Evacuee Returns Home for Her Dogs during Tropical Storm Urduja
Janet Romulon, an evacuee in Tacloban City, braved the strong winds and the heavy downpour of Tropical Storm Urduja. She returned home from the evacuation center last December 16 because her 3 dogs were stuck inside the house and she was worried about their safety. “They’re stuck inside the house. I returned to make sure […]
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How To Rent Your Own Bazaar Space in Metro Manila
Christmas is just around the corner and entrepreneurs know that this is the best time to sell products. For many years, bazaars have been the popular venue to do product testing. Budding business owners would join one to see how the market responds to whatever it is that they have to offer. It’s smart and […]
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Miss Universe 2017 Candidates Fall for Bohol’s Natural Beauty
Three of the most beautiful women in the universe recently visited Panglao, Bohol to promote Philippine Tourism. Miss Universe Malaysia Samantha James and Miss Universe Russia Kseniya Alexandrova, together with our very own Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters posted photos of their visit last Friday: all smiles and undoubtedly having a great time. Tourism Philippines […]
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Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Arrives in PH
Newly-crowned Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has arrived in Manila. The new Miss Universe is accompanied by last year’s winner, Iris Mittenaere, and other Miss Universe 2017 participants from Spain, Italy, Russia, Malaysia, India, Canada, China, and Singapore. Brought in by the Department of Tourism, Nel-Peters, Mittenaere, and the pageant participants will be visiting Batanes, Vigan, […]
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