Author: The Good News Pilipinas Team
The Good News Pilipinas Team is a group of Filipino journalists who advocate putting more good news stories about the Philippines and Filipinos on the media.
Rare rainbow-colored Blanket Octopus caught on diver’s camera in Romblon waters
A pair of rarely seen rainbow-colored Blanket Octopus was caught on a scuba diver’s camera during a night dive off Romblon Island. The rare sighting was reported by diver Joseph Elayani via Cater News. The Israeli diver shot the footage during a blackwater dive at Three P Holiday & Dive Resort. Elayani shared the video […]
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Teen scientist receives scholarship from top global university Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Teen scientist Hillary Diane Andales will soon start her studies as a scholar at the top global university Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The 18-year-old was offered the MIT scholarship after winning the 2017 Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global video contest for young scientists. In her winning video, Andales explained Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. […]
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Filipino craftsmanship of young entrepreneurs showcased in online marketplace Beebeelee
The Filipino craftsmanship of young entrepreneurs are on showcase in the online marketplace of Beebeelee. The 100% Filipino-owned eCommerce platform promotes the best Filipino brands by young and local entrepreneurs. TRY THIS: Session Groceries mobile app for door to door delivery of Baguio fresh produce The Beebeelee digital marketplace is promoting multi-category products and, at […]
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Jimmy Alapag joins Sacramento Kings coaching staff in NBA Summer League, a Filipino 1st
Jimmy Alapag has joined the Sacramento Kings coaching staff in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Summer League in the United States – the first Filipino to hold the position. The former Gilas Pilipinas captain and head coach of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) San Miguel Alab confirmed he started his first day on the team on […]
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Philippines is 1st country in Southeast Asia to launch 5G postpaid service
The Philippines is the first country in Southeast Asia to experience fifth generation (5G) postpaid service with the launch of Globe Telecom’s Home Air Fiber 5G. The 5G service makes use of fixed location wireless radios instead of fiber optic cables. The 5G technology enables the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) for today’s […]
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Philippine jersey showcased in Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada
The Philippine Hockey Jersey is now displayed at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada. Hockey Philippines announced today on social media the installation of the Philippine hockey jersey at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Jersey Number 25 of Team Captain Steven Füglister can be seen displayed alongside the jerseys of Asia’s great hockey […]
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Manila international airport exit is 7th fastest in Asia Pacific region
Manila International Airport has been ranked the 7th fastest to exit in the Asia Pacific region. The Philippines’ main international airport was listed by Berlin-based Backlane as among those who meet global median time for the airplane’s arrival until air passengers are on their way out of the airport. The global chauffeur and airport concierge […]
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The Asset Awards cites BPI economist Emilio Neri Jr. one of Asia’s top researchers
The Asset Awards has cited Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) lead economist Emilio Neri Jr. among Asia’s top researchers. The leading finance magazine in Asia named the BPI lead economist among the Best Local Currency Bond Individuals in Research for 2019. BPI’s Emilio Neri Jr. was awarded during the annual Asian Local Currency […]
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Palawan tops Yahoo’s World’s Best Islands
Yahoo LIFESTYLE has ranked Palawan as the top 1 choice for the world’s best islands. Yahoo’s “12 Best Islands in the Whole Entire World” recommends Palawan and 11 other islands where one can “spend our lives jet-setting from one tropical locale to the next.” CHECK THIS OUT: El Nido in Palawan hosts Cliff Diving World […]
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Team Philippines wins 2 Golds and 1 Bronze at Asia Oceanic Beach Ultimate Championships in Japan
Team Philippines won 2 Gold medals and a Bronze at the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) 2019 Asia Oceanic Beach Ultimate Championships in Japan. The Filipino athletes made podium finishes in all three divisions of the tournament held in association with BULA. Here is how Team Philippines bested other teams at the WFDF Asia Oceanic […]
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Japan’s Tamiya launches 1st ever Jeepney model kit
Japan’s Tamiya launched its first ever Jeepney model kit at the Mini 4WD Asia Challenge 2019 held in Manila. The famous Japanese toymaker immortalized the Philippine iconic transport vehicle in a Mini 4-wheel drive model kit. SEE: Philippine jeepney featured by Hollywood The Tamiya Jeepney toy named “Dyipne” was seen by the public at the […]
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