Austria-based Filipino scientist Dr. Jane Gerardo-Abaya now leads a division of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Dr. Gerardo-Abaya was appointed in January 2019 as director of the IAEA’s Department of Technical Cooperation Asia and the Pacific Division which provides technical cooperation support to 37 countries and territories in Asia and the Pacific. The Department […]
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DC Comics collaborates with Leinil Yu for new Batman art
Comics book artist Leinil Yu is finally returning to collaborate with DC Comics for a new Batman art. BatCon by The Dark Knight Philippines Facebook page posted a preview of the artwork by Yu for the cover of Batman #70. The Philippine-based Yu has more recently drawn for Marvel Comics such characters as Captain America […]
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Ariana Grande bows to TNT Boys in surprise performance on Late Late Show with James Corden
International queen of pop Ariana Grande bowed before the TNT Boys from the Philippines as she surprised the Filipino trio on The Late Late Show with James Corden. The TNT Boys, who received the world’s adoration and the judges’ affirmation with a near-perfect score of 99 from the new CBS talent show “The World’s Best”, […]
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Erwan Heussaff, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Kyle “Kulas” Jennerman join Juan Effect to protect Siargao
Filipino and Pinoy-at-Heart celebrities Erwan Heussaff, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, and Kyle “Kulas” Jennerman have joined the Juan Effect campaign to protect Siargao. Voted by Conde Nast Traveler readers as one of the world’s best islands along with famed-Boracay and Palawan, Siargao has been benefiting from the volunteerism campaign of Juan Effect which started in 2018 with […]
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Brave CF MMA champion Stephen “The Sniper” Loman defends title in Manila homecoming
Bahrain-based Brave Combat Federation (Brave CF) is debuting in Manila this March bringing its longest reigning Brave champion, Stephen “The Sniper” Loman, in an unprecedented 3rd title defense – his first fight in his homeland. The Sniper’s homecoming on March 15 is the main event in the “Brave 22: Storm of Warriors” full fight card […]
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Philippine digital startup Coins.ph receives Indonesian GO-JEK investment
Philippine digital startup Coins.ph is now Southeast Asia’s leading mobile blockchain-enabled platform after Indonesian ride-hailing company GO-JEK bought a majority stake into the company. The acquisition is seen as a strategic move that will allow both companies to build something bigger and better for their customers. This acquisition has also allowed its investors to make […]
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Gina “Conviction” Iniong dedicates ONE Championship MMA winning performance to ailing mother
Atomweight mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Gina “Conviction” Iniong controlled the ONE Championship canvas in a winning performance dedicated to her mother who is suffering from Stage 5 kidney disease. The Team Lakay fighter won her bout in Thailand on February 16, delivering the first defeat of Malaysian phenom, Jihin “Shadow Cat” Radzuan. In an […]
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Kwentong Jollibee VDay Stories spark millions of netizen reactions
Following its annual tradition of releasing “Kwentong Jollibee” video stories on Valentine’s Day, Jollibee Studios released three videos in the beginning of February that earned millions of netizen reactions. Of the three viral videos the netizens’ clear “Choice” was the story with the surprise twist, earning over 10 million views on YouTube and Facebook, over […]
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EMT-triathlete Romeo “Oreo” Puncia conquers Ultraman Florida as first Filipino racer for Palawan tribes
Emergency medical technician and triathlete Romeo “Oreo” Puncia III has conquered Ultraman Florida to become the first United Arab Emirates resident and first Filipino male to complete the 3-day endurance race in his first attempt – all for his #RACEwithaPURPOSE campaign to support Palawan tribes. The first Filipino woman to successfully finish the Ultraman Florida race […]
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Student journalist-debater Arabella Garciano wants to become a doctor to give back for being saved
Student journalist and debater Arabella Garciano went on social media to tell the world of her gratitude to a doctor who saved her life when she was a baby. The 17-year-old Garciano posted a picture of her and pediatric surgeon Dr. Maribel Du of the University of Cebu Medical Center and introduced the doctor as […]
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Apolinario Mabini Award honors blood donation drive top giver Sitel Philippines
Sitel Philippines was honored with the Apolinario Mabini Award as a “Blood Donation Hero” for giving over 190 voluntary blood donations this year. The top global BPO company received its award for the 2nd year in a row from the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Blood Center (PBC). The blood that PBC gets […]
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Elaine Castillo’s debut novel about Filipinos in America earns rave review in London
Filipino author Elaine Castillo’s debut novel about Filipino migrants living in America has earned a rave review from London’s The Guardian which described it as a “blazingly fearless debut novel.” “America Is Not the Heart,” recently recommended by Asian Journal as one of the top 5 Fil-Am books, is the story about Hero – a […]
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