Filipina peace negotiator and University of the Philippines professor Miriam Coronel-Ferrer was bestowed with the distinguished 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award in acknowledgment of her unparalleled dedication to inclusive peace-building.
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Google DEEP Program: Empowering Filipino MSMEs with Essential Digital Tools
Google Philippines takes another step forward in empowering local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by launching its Digital Export Enablement Programme (DEEP). This initiative aims to nurture Filipino entrepreneurs, enabling them to harness Google tools to modernize and expand their businesses.
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Philippine Science High School Students Shine Globally with Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad
Philippine Science High School (PSHS) students showcased Filipino excellence on a global stage at the recent 2023 International Geography Olympiad (iGEO) held in Bandung, Indonesia. These young geographical whizzes brought home bronze medals, proving once again the rich pool of young talents in the Philippines.
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Poor Mindset: Saka na ako mag iipon pag malaki na yung kinikita ko.
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Converge rallies employees for Brigada Eskwela
Further deepening its support to the communities it serves, Converge gathered its employees for its yearly support to the Brigada Eskwela program of the Department of Education (DepEd), this time cleaning and refurbishing the Sandiwaan Learning Center in Tondo, Manila, where its Surf2Sawa prepaid fiber internet is a best-selling product.
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From Giving the World’s First COVID-19 Vaccine to Empowering Filipino Nurses: May Parsons Launches Foundation to Transform UK and Philippines Healthcare
In a groundbreaking move, Filipino-British nurse May Parsons, globally recognized for administering the world’s inaugural COVID-19 vaccine, has founded a charity aimed at bolstering the careers of nurses trained in the Philippines.
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Gilas Pilipinas Dazzles with Landmark World Cup Victory Over China, Keeps Olympic Dream Alive
In a pulse-pounding spectacle that electrified Manila’s Araneta Coliseum and sent ripples through the Filipino diaspora, Gilas Pilipinas conjured a win for the history books at the FIBA World Cup 2023. The Jordan Clarkson-led squad didn’t just defeat China; they shattered a nearly decade-long losing streak and reignited the Philippines’ dreams for Olympic glory.
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FIBA Honors the Big Difference Carlos Loyzaga Made in Philippine Basketball History
Carlos “Big Difference” Loyzaga, the greatest basketball player produced by the Philippines at a time when the national team reigned as the best in Asia and challenged the world’s best athletes, was inducted as the first Filipino player in the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Hall of Fame in simple ceremonies held ahead of the FIBA World Cup 2023 in Manila.
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Converge zooms past competitors in the Netflix ISP Speed Index
Leading Philippine fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. dominated the Netflix ISP Speed Index for the month of July 2023, occupying the lone top spot in the leaderboard for two months in a row.
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Savor the Victory: Philippines’ Leche Flan Secures Spot as World’s 3rd Best Custard on Taste Atlas
Imagine a creamy, golden elixir, its luscious sweetness enveloped in a layer of amber caramel syrup. Imagine that first heavenly spoonful melting in your mouth as if it were a culinary cloud. This is no mere dessert—this is the Philippines’ Leche Flan, a dish of ethereal beauty and decadence.
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Unlocking Hidden Gems: Direk Rene and Historian Jose Maria Bonifacio Escoda Discuss the Untold History of Philippine Basketball
In an eye-opening Netkapihan episode, Direk Rene interviewed author and Philippine historian Jose Maria Bonifacio Escoda to delve into the nation’s rich involvement in the sport of basketball. What began as a casual conversation quickly transformed into a riveting exploration of the upcoming book, “Philippine Basketball History”.
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Battle of Destiny: Gilas Pilipinas Men Take On Dominican Republic in Thrilling FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Opener
A roar like thunder, a display of color, zeal, and patriotism, the air pulsating with anticipation. It’s the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, and the Philippine Arena is coming alive with the spirit of basketball. The Philippines’ own Gilas Pilipinas Men are gearing up for a historic faceoff with the formidable Dominican Republic in a game that holds the promise of dreams, aspirations, and an Olympic future.
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