Hoteliers in Clark, Angeles City, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Subic, Zambales have rallied behind the Department of Tourism (DoT) to extend the best in Filipino hospitality to all athletes and officials participating in the South East Asian Games (SEAG). More than 50 Clark and Subic hotel operators assured the DoT and the […]
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Judy Ann Santos is Best Actress awardee at Cairo Int’l Film Fest in Egypt
One of the Philippines’ premiere dramatic actresses, Judy Ann Santos, has taken home the Best Actress Award at the 41st edition of the Cairo International Film Festival held Friday at the Cairo Opera House in Egypt. The Cairo jury, headed by Oscar-winning U.S. writer-director Stephen Gaghan, chose Judy Ann Santos as the best actress for […]
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PHL, Amanpulo Resort win Premier Diving destination accolades at World Travel Awards in Oman
The Philippines continues to make waves as a global diving destination, after bagging diving honors at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony at the Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman. Winning WTA’s 2019 World’s Leading Dive Destination award for the first time, the Philippines bested eight other global dive destinations, namely, Azores […]
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BPI Securities sees positive trading outlook for 2020, sets index target at 9000
BPI Securities, the stock brokerage arm of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), anticipates a favorable outlook for the country for 2020, setting a PSEi index target of 9,000. Haj Narvaez, President of BPI Securities, expects 2020 earnings growth for the PSEi Index to match this year’s figure of 12%. Next year’s growth in earnings […]
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Southville Las Pinas wins big at World Scholar’s Cup at Yale University, 83 Golds
More Filipino champions at the Yale tourney for scholars! Southville International School and Colleges in Las Pinas, south of Manila, hauled a massive 175 medals – including 83 Golds – at the 2019 World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) – Tournament of Champions held in Yale University. The Southville team of 35 members picked up 83 golds […]
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BPI bolsters sustainable financing for businesses
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has launched its expanded Sustainable Development Finance (SDF) program to bolster its commitment to enable sustainable businesses in the country. With SDF, BPI has consolidated its financing activities for renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate resilience, and agriculture in response to the increasing need for creating sustainable businesses across all […]
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Frozen 2 soundtrack offers 7 new songs composed by Fil-Am Bobby Lopez
Frozen 2’s blockbuster hit opening last week came with equally great praises for the original soundtrack (OST) penned by Filipino-American Robert “Bobby” Lopez and composing partner Kristen Anderson-Lopez. The sequel of the beloved Disney movie about a freeze-wielding princess who sings “Let It Go”, a best-selling Disney song that was also created by the Lopezes, […]
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UST Journalism student wins press award at Asia World Model United Nations in Bali, Indonesia
University of Santo Tomas (UST) Journalism student Alodia Berzel A. Laguardia won a press award at the Asia World Model United Nations III (AWMUN) event held in Bali, Indonesia. UST reports that the freshman student from the Faculty of Arts and Letters was awarded the Best News Article of International Press representing the Philippines under […]
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Filipino Scout Rangers win SILVER in UK military patrol competition in Wales
An 8-man Philippine Army First Scout Ranger Regiment took home a prestigious Silver medal from the United Kingdom at this year’s international military Exercise Cambrian Patrol in Wales. The competition was won by Nepal. The 2nd place winning team was composed of 1Lt. Michael Jungo, Sgt. Romero Sadava, Sgt. Francis Rey Patches, Sgt. Emmanuel Cabaron, […]
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Fil-Am beauty vlogger Bretman Rock wins at E! People’s Choice Awards
Bretman Rock, one of the most influential global beauty vloggers and social media personalities, was voted the “Beauty Influencer of the Year” by E! People’s Choice Awards. The Hawaii-based Filipino-American bested a tough field of nominees which included James Charles, Nikita Dragun, Nikkie de Jager of “NikkieTutorials,” Jeffree Star, Rachel Levin (RCL Beauty), Desi Perkins […]
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PHL improves World Talent Pool Ranking, soars 6 places
The Philippines had one of the the biggest climbs in the 2019 World Talent Ranking report from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The country rose six places to 49th place from 55th in 2018. The report from IMD World Competitiveness Center ranked 63 countries based on the three factors: investment and development, appeal, […]
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Justice Cecilia Munoz Palma HS students convert dog poo into Bio-Bricks
Grade 8 kids from the Justice Cecilia Munoz Palma High School in Payatas, Quezon City have come up with an alternative and unique way to build sidewalks and wall barriers. The secondary students from a school named after one of the country’s foremost Supreme Court Chief Justices have found a way to transform dog feces […]
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