Being a graduating student in a pandemic required to finish a pre-requisite practicum in a purely virtual venue is no walk in the park.
Read more →Author: Martina Joyce M. Torres
Martina is an explorer, a film buff, and an avid pageant fan. She is majoring in Communication to one day work in journalism or a production house to tell stories about life, society, and scenic places. She is also an environmental conservation advocate and firmly believes in humankind’s role as the planet’s caretakers.
Belle Mariano, proud Filipina Asian Star winner at Seoul Drama Awards
Actress Belle Mariano was a ‘Proud Filipino’ in her historic win at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2022, touted as the largest global award ceremony for drama based in South Korea that honors TV drama productions and actors worldwide.
Read more →
UK travel mag puts Filipino indigenous experience in the limelight
The United Kingdom’s leading independent travel magazine, Wanderlust, has put the Philippines’ indigenous culture in the limelight with a list article of places where the local heritage is preserved.
Read more →
Filipino poet Jim Pascual Agustin wins Gaudy Boy Poetry Book Prize for Asian authors
Filipino poet Jim Pascual Agustin has won the New York-based 2022 Gaudy Boy Poetry Book Prize for his manuscript “Waking Up to the Pattern left by a Snail Overnight”.
Read more →
Filipino animated series on Maria Makiling folklore now streams on Netflix
An all-new Filipino animated series about Maria Makiling folklore and mythology is now streaming on Netflix for the world to enjoy.
Read more →
Filipino triathletes win gold, silver in Southeast Asian Triathlon Race
Filipino triathletes Katrina Salazar, Moira Erediano, and Francisco Baniqued conquered the land and sea with their gold and silver podium finishes at the Southeast Asian Triathlon Association (SEATA) Race held in Desaru, Malaysia.
Read more →
Filipino singer-actor Gerald Santos reprises Thuy role in Miss Saigon Denmark
Filipino singer-actor Gerald Santos is reprising the role of Thuy, Kim’s Vietnamese soldier fiancé, in the stage musical production of Miss Saigon Denmark.
Read more →
Filipino gaming streamer Valkyrae graces Times Square’s largest billboard
Filipina gaming streamer Valkyrae has graced the New York Times Square’s largest billboard as the newest global ambassador of British fitness brand, Gymshark.
Read more →
First all-Filipino Hollywood film Easter Sunday hailed for Pinoy representation
The first all-Filipino Hollywood film “Easter Sunday” has been hailed for representing the Pinoy diaspora heritage and culture, breaking new ground in American films.
Read more →
First Filipino design collaboration between Swedish H&M and DBTK released
The first Filipino design collaboration between Swedish brand Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) and local fashion retailer Don’t Blame The Kids (DBTK) has resulted in a limited global streetwear collection now available in select stores.
Read more →
Philippines wins World Travel Awards’ top dive, top beach destinations in Asia
The Philippines was recognized as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination and Asia’s Leading Beach Destination by the World Travel Awards (WTA) for 2022.
Read more →
1st Filipina Miss Global winner Shane Tormes is Glamour Bulgaria cover girl
The first Filipina winner of Miss Global 2022, Shane Quintana Tormes, is a cover girl for Glamour Bulgaria.
Read more →