A 91-year-old senior citizen in La Union province has graduated from senior high school, proving that age is by no means a barrier to achieving success and one’s dreams.
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Margo is a voracious reader - some might even say she reads too much for her own good. She majored in BS Psychology and hopes to become a forensic psychologist one day. She’s also an aspiring writer, mental health advocate, and a staunch believer of equality.
University of the Philippines offers courses on Film History and Martial Law
The University of the Philippines Film Institute (UPFI) is offering four courses on Martial Law and Cinema for all UP Diliman students.
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Olympic medalist swimmer Kayla Sanchez chooses Philippines over Canada
Filipina-Canadian Olympic medalist Kayla Noelle Pramoso Sanchez has chosen to compete for the Philippines and will join the national swimming team in international competitions.
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SEE: Must-Visit Museums to Learn Facts from Philippine History
Check out these museums that you can now visit onsite or virtually experience from the comfort of your own home to learn more about the rich cultural heritage and history of the Philippines.
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5 Books on Philippine History, Disinformation, and More in Required Readings Series
Five books covering the topics of Philippine history, disinformation research, politics, and the arts are now available in a new collection of historically significant works of Filipino authors released by independent publisher Everything’s Fine.
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This student persevered despite loss of parents to COVID to graduate summa cum laude
Filipino scholar Rey Matthew James Volante persevered to graduate summa cum laude with a degree in biology from Far Eastern University (FEU) despite losing his parents during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NFL Fil-Am player Camryn Bynum brings help to typhoon-hit Leyte hometown
National Football League (NFL) Filipino-American player Camryn Bynum visited the Philippines for the first time with his family to help victims of Typhoon Agaton in Baybay, Leyte, the hometown of his relatives in the country.
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Filipino-American teacher Eleuterio Timbol wins Empire State New York Governor’s award
Filipino-American educator Dr. Eleuterio “Ely” Timbol, Jr. has won the Governor’s Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award in New York.
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These 4 Filipino Students Overcame Odds to Graduate from Top Universities
Meet four inspiring Filipino graduates of prestigious international universities abroad who persevered in the face of adversity.
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LIST: Fundraisers, Support Groups Promoting Filipino LGBTQ+ beyond Pride Month
Here’s a list of ongoing fundraising campaigns and Philippine organizations that are helping Filipino lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) youth, the elderly, and vulnerable communities beyond June’s Pride Month.
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Miguel de Leon wins James Beard Journalism Award for story as Fil-Am wine writer
New York-based Filipino-American sommelier Miguel de Leon has won the James Beard Foundation Journalism Award for his essay that reveals his experience as a wine writer and contextualizes the appreciation of wine heritage beyond the prevailing “white supremacy”.
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Top Filipina student Jonhel Ampil awarded Governor General’s Medal in Canada
Niagara College’s top Filipina student, Jonhel Patricia Lim Ampil, has been awarded the Governor General’s Academic Medal, the most prestigious honor a student can receive in recognition of academic excellence in Canada.
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