Undefeated Filipino boxer Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo’s spectacular win over Julio “Pollito” Ceja of Mexico has been voted the Knockout of the Year in the online polls conducted by the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC).
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UNESCO recognizes community schools preserving Filipino indigenous traditions
The communities-based School of Living Traditions in the Philippines is now inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Register of Good Safeguarding Practices in recognition of its goal to preserve Filipino indigenous tradition and culture to the youth.
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Pinoy rowers Paraon, Nievarez lead PH 8 medal haul in Asian Virtual Indoor Championships
Pinoy champion rowers Cris Nievarez and Kristine Paraon led the 8-medals haul of Team Philippines at the Asian Rowing Virtual Indoor Championships – kicking off a bountiful start to the 2022 season.
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Filipinas Teresita Sy-Coson, Rina Lopez Bautista named Forbes Asia’s Heroes of Philanthropy
Filipina leaders Teresita Sy-Coson and Rina Lopez Bautista have been named among Forbes Asia’s annual Heroes of Philanthropy for their contributions to worthwhile causes such as education and COVID-19 pandemic relief in the Philippines.
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Filipino champion Nonito Donaire voted Fighter of the Year in Twitter, YouTube polls
World bantamweight champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire has been voted the Fighter of the Year in the Twitter and YouTube polls conducted by Premier Boxing Champions (PBC).
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Coco Alinsug makes history as 1st Filipino councilor in New England
Community leader Constantino “Coco” Alinsug has made history by becoming the first Filipino to be elected to a city council seat in New England.
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Pinoy taekwondo jin Ninobla surges to World No. 3, Reyes to World No. 4 in Poomsae
Filipino taekwondo jins Jocel Lyn Ninobla and Rodolfo Reyes Jr. have barged into the top 3 and top 4 of the latest World Poomsae Ranking following their successful medal stints in various international tournaments.
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Filipinas Maria Ressa, Maria Grace Uy cited for defying age, gender norms in Forbes Asia 50 Over 50
Filipina achievers Maria Ressa and Maria Grace Uy have been honored in Forbes Asia’s 50 Over 50 list of women leaders who are defying age and gender norms in Asia.
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Phillip Delarmino is 1st Filipino nominated World Games Athlete of the Year
The Philippines’ Muaythai champion Phillip “El Kapitan” Delarmino has made history by becoming the first Filipino athlete to be nominated for the World Games Athlete of the Year honor awarded by the International World Games Association (IWGA).
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GUIDE: Updated Alert Level System for COVID-19 response in the Philippines
The Philippine government has placed the nation under varying forms of community quarantine, lockdowns, and more recently, alert levels to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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SB19 dominates Billboard Trending Songs Chart with “Bazinga” at No. 1 for 4th week
Pinoy pop supergroup SB19 is ringing in the New Year with its hit single “Bazinga” dominating the Billboard Trending Songs Chart, powered by Twitter, for four non-consecutive weeks.
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WATCH: Valorant reveals new Filipina character Neon in agent trailer
Good news! Neon, a new playable Filipina character, is coming soon to the tactical shooter game Valorant.
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