Philippine Computer Society (PCS) is marking its 52nd anniversary with an Information Kapihan (iKAP) forum that puts the spotlight on digital innovations in service of the nation. iKAP is the PCS Quarterly Forum that gathers different sectors are working towards a better Phililppines. For the April edition that coincides with the PCS founding anniversary, iKAP […]
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Vincent Durie’s “Boat of Knowledge” ferries Tausug-Spartan students to schools with Ayala Foundation’s help
Whenever we see children who are not doing very well in their studies, we sometimes automatically think it’s their fault—poor study habits, lack of interest in school, laziness. But often, we fail to see other serious factors that could affect a child’s school performance. In the case of the children of barangay Darul-Akram in Languyan, […]
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EJ Obiena breaks pole vault Asian Athletics Championships’ 26-year-record
Filipino pole vault athlete Ernest John “EJ” Obiena made multiple feats at the 23rd Asian Athletics Championships (AAC), setting his personal best, a national record, and the AAC record previously set in 1993. The 23-year-old competed in Doha, Qatar and bettered the 26-year-old championship record of 5.70 meters made by Kazakhstan’s Grigoriy Yegorov in 1993 […]
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Baguio City honors Igorot war heroes
The Philippines honored its Igorot war heroes as the country observed its 77th “Araw ng Kagitingan” or Day of Valor in Baguio City on April 9. The city government of Baguio spearheaded the “Araw ng Kagitingan” commemoration held at the Veterans Park as part of the nationwide events honoring the nation’s freedom fighters during World […]
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Merwin Tan wins gold at Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling, ends Philippines’ 7-year title drought
Filipino bowler Merwin Tan finished in first place in the Boys’ Singles event at the 20th Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships held in Malaysia, effectively ending the Philippines’ 7-year wait for a gold medal in the international sports competition. Tan hit 1,352 pinfalls in 6 rounds to win against his Australian opponent. Team Philippines also […]
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Mark Dacascos to star in Keanu Reeves’ new John Wick Chapter 3 movie
Filipino-American actor Mark Dacascos will be playing the role of “Zero,” the main rival of Keanu Reeves’ John Wick character in one of the most anticipated movie releases this May. Parabellum, the 3rd installment of the upcoming film, will continue to follow the dangerous life of the main protagonist, John Wick as the antagonist Zero […]
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MEET Ciara Velasco Gan and her viral hand-painted Graduation Ball Dress
Meet Ciara Velasco Gan, a Filipina teen who recently graduated from high school at Colegio San Agustin in Makati, and whose gorgeous hand-painted graduation ball dress has caught the attention of nearly 400 thousand netizens. Gan is a 17-year-old talented graphic designer, Illustrator, and mural painter. On April 8 she went on social media to […]
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Worth Lodriga creates painting series on 5 Filipino Traditions
Child prodigy Worth Lodriga, the Little Picasso of the Philippines, is creating artworks for his Philippine Culture Series on 5 Filipino traditions. Lodriga, who has won numerous awards including two Junior Picasso’s 7-Star Artist Awards, posted on social media about the rationale of the new painting series. “Filipinos are known as settlers in many parts […]
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MEET: Mikey Bustos, YouTube Celebrity, Singer-Songwriter | Good News Pilipinas! TV Filipino Pride Advocates
Meet Mikey Bustos, the Filipino-Canadian YouTube sensation and Good News Pilipinas pick for Inspiring YouTube celebrities, who showcases the Pinoy culture in his viral videos. Mikey is an internet celebrity who treats his over a million subscribers called the Mabuhay Squad, like family. Good News Pilipinas talked to Mikey about how he started on Canadian […]
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Guide to Filipino Saints, Blesseds, Servants of God
Religion is the cornerstone of faith for most Filipinos as the Philippines remains the third-largest Catholic population in the world with 80 percent of the population identifying themselves as Catholic. Filipinos gather together in churches where priests preach the Word of God, choirs sing with devotion, and the church itself is adorned with images and […]
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MEET: Michael Harris Lim, the Top 15th barista showcasing Philippine coffee in World Barista Championship
Meet Michael Harris Lim, the Philippine representative who put the spotlight on Philippine coffee at the World Barista Championship 2019. Lim, the President and CEO of Henry and Sons coffee company in Mandaluyong, brought local beans from Itogon, Benguet and emerged as the Top 15th barista of the international competition held at the Specialty Coffee […]
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3 Eat Bulaga 40th Anniversary Lenten Specials to Watch on YouTube
Popular noontime variety show Eat Bulaga has made a tradition out of airing Lenten special episodes in lieu of its regular live shows on Philippine television. The Eat Bulaga Lenten Specials, which recently won in the GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards, feature its variety show cast in dramas that highlight Filipino values to commemorate Holy […]
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