The Major Softball Philippines Team beat China in their final match on Sunday to earn the right to represent the Asia Pacific region in the World Series. Team Philippines won their final match against the Chinese team on June 22 at the Little League Softball Asia Pacific Regional Tournament 2019 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Final […]
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Bangsamoro and Bank of the Philippine Islands Foundation reforest Lanao del Sur mountain range
The Bangsamoro people through the Hineleban Foundation have partnered with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to reforest the Lanao del Sur mountain range. The two Phlippine foundations have committed to rehabilitation work on 100 hectares of denuded watershed in the mountain range of Amai Manabilang. The reforestation project aims to bring back the […]
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Team Philippines wins Junior League Softball Asia Pacific Championship
The Junior Philippines Team today won the Junior League Asia Pacific Championship at the Little League Softball Asia Pacific Regional Tournament 2019 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Litttle League Philippines posted the Final Result today on social media, following their posting of a Facebook livestream of the game. Final Result: Juniors Philippines Vs New Zealand, 16 – […]
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Dingdong Dantes stars in Filipino version of Korean drama “Descendants of the Sun”
Filipino actor Dingdong Dantes confirmed his lead role in the Filipino adaptation of hit Korean drama, Descendants of the Sun. The celebrity actor will play the role of Captain Lucas Manalo – the counterpart of Song Joong-Ki’s Captain Yoo Shi Jin a.k.a. “Big Boss” character in the worldwide hit South Korean series. GMA Network revealed […]
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Bohol’s Dalareich tableya, Davao’s Auro cacao win Gold in London’s Academy of Chocolate Awards
The Philippines’ Dalareich tableya from Bohol and Auro cacao from Davao jointly won the Gold at the 2019 Academy of Chocolate Awards in London – marking the first time local chocolate producers were given the top prize at the international awards. The prestigious Academy of Chocolate Awards gave the Dalareich 100% Pure Unsweetened Chocolate […]
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Paralympic Swimming Gold Medallist inspires kids of Toyota swim clinic
Paralympic swimming gold medallist Ernie Gawilan met the kid athletes of the Toyota swim clinic to inspire them to pursue careers in sports despite difficulties. The Asian Para Games gold medallist met with the young athletes of the Toyota Motor Philippines’ (TMP) Start Your Impossible swim clinic for the Mobility for All campaign of the […]
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Why does vlogger Drew Binsky love the Philippines?
Viral vlogger Drew Binsky loves the Philippines – and his many YouTube videos attest to this. Drew Binsky has declared the Philippines as his favorite among over 170 he has visited in his travels. The YouTube travel vlogger has presented the many faces of the Philippines: from embracing Manila’s beautiful chaos, to cool Baguio City, […]
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Great deals at Bank of the Philippine Islands Big Blowout from June 21-23
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is offering great deals on its inaugural Big Blowout. The one stop shop event offers various financial products and services. The three-day event happens on June 21-23 from 10 AM to 7:30 PM at the VMall Lobby of Greenhills Shopping Center. The deals are open to everyone, including non-BPI […]
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Google Doodle celebrates Jose Rizal’s 158th birth anniversary
The Google Doodle for June 19 celebrates the 158th birth anniversary of Filipino hero Jose Rizal. The popular internet browser’s home page displays an image of Jose Rizal with his words that inspired the Philippine nationalist movement. The Doodle featuring the 19th century author also includes a quill pen, described by Google as “a powerful […]
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Bank of the Philippine Islands supports grassroots sports with BanKo Perlas
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is continuing its support for grassroots sports through BanKo Perlas. The BPI’s micro financing arm recently assigned a new coach and new players for the new Premier Volleyball League (PVL) ongoing season. The major changes in coaching staff and player roster are expected to help boost BanKo Perlas’ performance […]
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Filipino-American Grammy winner H.E.R. is Essence cover artist
Filipino-American Grammy winner H.E.R. is on the June cover of Essence magazine. H.E.R. (Having Everything Revealed) is the moniker of Gabriella Wilson, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who delivered an industry upset at the Grammys earlier this year. The 22-year-old bagged 5 nominations and won 2 Grammys on her first outing. She brought home the Grammy for […]
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Chicago’s Sunda offers Filipino “Kamayan” Feast
Chicago magazine’s June issue features Sunda restaurant’s Filipino “Kamayan” Feast. “Kamayan” is the Filipino term for “by hand” and the Sunda feast refers to a family style meal eaten without utensils, using just bare hands. Sunda in the River North neighborhood of Chicago offers the Kamayan feast every first Thursday of the month. the “Kamayan” […]
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