Pixar animator Bobby Rubio has confirmed he is writing and directing the first all-CGI Filipino characters for the new short film, Float. Rubio confirmed in a social media tweet that the new Disney-Pixar trailer for Spark Short shows Filipino lead characters. “YES @rachjuramirez those are Filipino lead characters in my #Pixar #SparkShort! @Pixar’s first all […]
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Malagos Chocolate’s Puentespina farm designated a world-class heirloom cacao
The Philippines’ Malagos Chocolate has been designated a world-class heirloom cacao by the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Initiative (HCP). The new world recognition for Malagos Chocolate makers, Puentespina Farm, adds to its many awards received year after year from various chocolate experts including the Academy of Chocolate Awards in the United Kingdom. The inclusion of Puentespina […]
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Darren Criss celebrates Golden Globes victory with Filipino treats from mom
Filipino-American actor Darren Criss is enjoying his Golden Globes victory as he celebrated with his Filipino mother who brought Pinoy treats for Hollywood’s Best Actor. Criss tweeted on January 12 about spending time with his Cebuana mother Cerina the morning after receiving his Golden Globes recognition for his role in the American Crime Story series […]
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Asian gold medalist Yuka Saso invited to join elite US Women’s golf tourney in Augusta
The Philippines’ Asian Games gold medalist, Yuka Saso, has been invited to join the inaugural cast of the first annual Augusta National Women’s Amateur golf tournament scheduled to be held this April 3-6, 2019 in Georgia. Saso, the Philippines’ Asian Games champion in 2018, was invited to the newest event on the women’s golf calendar […]
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Romblon’s teenage chess champ joint 1st in Singapore tourney
A teenage national champion who hails from Odiongan, Romblon province finished the 35th Singapore National Age Group Chess Championships Boys 14 and Under division at joint first place. Fourteen-year-old Jasper Concepcion Faeldonia of Arellano University tied with a Singapore player in the tournament held at the Singapore Sports Hub and which wrapped up just two […]
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Baguio’s Kidlat Tahimik awarded Prince Claus Laureate in Amsterdam
Filmmaker Kidlat Tahimik a.ka. Eric de Guia was awarded as Prince Claus Laureate by the Royal Palace in Amsterdam in the Netherlands for his achievements in filmmaking. Acclaimed as the “Father of Independent Philippine Cinema” or the “Godfather of the Filipino New Wave”, Kidlat’s work ranges from film and photography to weaving, free-style architecture and […]
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Azkals praised for good manners, sportsmanship at Asian Cup football championships
The Philippine Azkals’ first ever appearance at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup men’s football championship drew praises from both sports watchers and netizens around the world as the Pinoys displayed their sportsmanlike conduct on and off the field. The Azkals, underdogs in the games series, tenaciously held off their competitor South Korea to […]
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AlDub’s Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza are most requested stars for Descendants of the Sun K-Drama Philippine remake
AlDub fans are trooping to social media to request for Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza to be the stars of GMA’s adaptation of the breakthrough Korean Drama hit, Descendants of the Sun. The AlDub tandem, the most popular couple on social media which broke the all-time Guinness World Record for most tweeted hashtag, has been […]
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MEET: Josephine Santiago-Bond, Filipina engineer at NASA
Ever heard of a Filipina engineer at the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)? Mind you, she is the boss of a department – her job description being the Head of Advanced Engineering Development Branch at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. It means that she is the one who gets to choose the wonderfully intelligent people who […]
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Miss Universe Catriona Gray highlights Filipino mom, fans, Philippines on Kelly and Ryan, Good Morning America
Catriona Gray officially started her Miss Universe reign by paying tribute to her Filipino heritage in back to back interviews on “Good Morning America” and “Live with Kelly and Ryan” aired on live American television on January 7 in New York City. Gray’s sold out show interview on “Live with Kelly and Ryan” with hosts […]
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LA Clippers Filipino Heritage Night stars Apl.de.Ap, Manny Pacquiao
https://www.instagram.com/p/BsLqToLl9Ii/ International music star Apl.de.Ap of Black Eyed Peas and world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao top bill the Filipino Heritage Night during the Los Angeles Clippers ball game versus the Charlotte Hornets on January 8, 2018 at the Staples Center. The Filipino Heritage Night ticket sales will be donated to build more schools and provide […]
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Manny Pacquiao title defense LIVE on Free TV! Fight scheduled JAN. 19
Multi-division title record holder Manny Pacquiao is all set to defend his WBA Welterweight belt on January 19 streamed live on free television. The Filipino boxing champion will fight Adrien Broner in the Las Vegas ring to defend his latest and 11th championship belt which he won in 2018 by knocking out Argentinian champion Lucas […]
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