Filipino-American poet Rachelle Cruz won an American Book Award for “God’s Will for Monsters,” a collection of poetry exploring the Filipino heritage of the author.
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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.
Asia Risk recognizes BPI for prudent risk management
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has been recognized for being the best in risk management in the Philippines following the rigorous assessment of Asia Risk, an organization that monitors risk management practices of financial institutions.
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Ellen DeGeneres amazed with Marcelito Pomoy’s talent and success story
Filipino singer Marcelito Pomoy flew to the United States for an interview and a singing spot on the widely popular The Ellen Show and was it a performance to remember before a national audience.
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10 Outstanding Senior Citizens, aged 70 to 107, years honored as unsung heroes
The Philippines honoured 10 senior citizens as its unsung heroes during the 28th Sampung Ulirang Nakatatanda (Outstanding Older Persons) Awards.
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Netflix to stream critically-acclaimed film Heneral Luna to global audience
Heneral Luna, the critically acclaimed independent historical fiction film about a Filipino general during colonial Philippines, can now be seen worldwide via the popular online streaming site of Netflix.
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Ayala Museum & Filipinas Heritage Library receive “Museum Oscars” as leading cultural destinations
The Ayala Museum and Filipinas Heritage Library were jointly awarded in the Leading Culture Destinations Awards – dubbed the “Oscars for Museums” – for best practices as a destination that influences and empowers visitors.
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New Yorkers and netizens excited over the opening of Jollibee Manhattan
Jollibee Manhattan opened its store in New York on a rainy Saturday morning amidst warm welcomes from customers lined up and netizens who eagerly posted reviews and testimonials about the homegrown Filipino restaurant chain.
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Xian Lim makes Filipinos proud as host of international pageant in Myanmar
Filipino actor Xian Lim was the pride of the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2018 pageant in Myanmar.
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Anilao youth assume bigger, more active role in developing their communities
Fifty young leaders from the rural barangays and indigenous groups from Anilao, Iloilo province join their barangay officials in advancing transformation through Leadership Communities (LeadCom), a community-based training and empowerment program that helps youth organizations in designing and implementing projects that address their communities’ most pressing needs. “I know that LeadCom will harness the youth’s […]
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Philippine Azkals to be coached by popular & talented football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is the new coach of the Philippine Azkals football team.
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Google doodle colourful masks celebrate Bacolod’s 39th MassKara Festival
Google’s Doodle today marks the 39th anniversary of the MassKara Festival in the Philippines, a popular celebration known for its vibrant masks, feathers, costumes (like the one’s seen in today’s Doodle) and dancing on the streets.
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Mindanao State University, Mapua & UP shine in latest Asian school rankings
8 Philippine universities were included in the latest 2019 list of London-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Top 500 Universities in Asia.
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