The Philippines’ Team Bagsik has bagged six medals and other awards, including three golds in the recently concluded International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) World Muaythai Championships in Thailand.
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Boracay love story wins UNWTO prize for sustainable tourism video
The Philippine Department of Tourism’s (DOT) “Have a Safe Trip, Pinas” video campaign has been named one of the Exceptional Stories of Sustainable Tourism in this year’s United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) tourism video competition.
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LIST: Reopened destinations, holiday activities to try in and near Manila
Check out this list of activities you can try during the holiday season in popular spots within and near Metro Manila that have reopened to the public while ensuring the safety of guests with new normal guidelines in place against COVID-19.
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Elias Tabac is 1st Filipino elite finisher in Top 20 of Spartan World Championships
Obstacle course race champion Elias Tabac has made history as the first Filipino and Asian male who finished in the top 20 of the Spartan World Championships recently held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Philippines’ Beatrice Luigi Gomez reveals rights advocacy in Miss Universe
The Philippines’ Miss Universe bet Beatrice Luigi Gomez revealed her people’s rights advocacy and talked about her humble beginnings in a new introduction video ahead of the international pageant in Israel.
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Filipino Canadians Edsel Mutia, Ida Beltran-Lucila named in Top 25 Immigrants
Filipino Canadians Edsel Mutia and Ida Beltran-Lucila have been named among this year’s Top 25 Canadian Immigrant awardees for their outstanding work and contributions to Canada.
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Filipino cosplayers win big at Japan Umigomi contest for marine conservation
Filipino cosplayers Ming Miho and Kami No Ryoiki have won top prizes in this year’s international Cosplay de Umigomi Zero Award online contest for marine conservation and awareness.
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Filipino para-athletes claim 9 medals at Asian Youth Para Games in Bahrain
Filipino youth para-athletes have secured the Philippines’ best medal finish at the Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) with 1 gold, 6 silvers, and 2 bronzes in the recent regional games held in Manama, Bahrain.
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Filipino medical specialists named International Eye Health Heroes
Three Filipino medical specialists have been named among this year’s Eye Health Heroes of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).
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Filipina Americans Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R. win big in Apple Music Awards
Filipina-American singers Olivia Rodrigo and H.E.R. have bagged top honors in the third annual Apple Music Awards.
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Cebu’s Barangay Bojo listed in UN WTO Best Tourism Villages
Barangay Bojo in Aloguinsan, Cebu province has been named among the Best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its outstanding practices to promote eco-tourism and environmental sustainability.
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Filipino American novel ‘Son of Good Fortune’ soon on Amazon comedy series
Filipino American author Lysley Tenorio’s award-winning debut novel “The Son of Good Fortune” will soon be adapted into a comedy series at Amazon.
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