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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.
Filipino American activist Frank Irigon wins Washington’s Odegaard award
Filipino American community activist Francisco “Frank” Irigon has been named the 2022 recipient of the University of Washington’s Charles E. Odegaard Award, the highest achievement in diversity at the university.
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Ben&Ben, NatGeo showcase La Union communities in Kayumanggi music video
Ben&Ben has collaborated with National Geographic (NatGeo) for the official music video of the song “Kayumanggi” which showcases the scenic beaches and coastal communities of La Union province in the Philippines.
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UST Taal Lake advocacy short film wins international conservation contest
The winning entry of the video contest held during the international conference was created to bring awareness to the conservation of the famous lake in Batangas after the Taal Volcano in Batangas province erupted in 2020.
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SVD Fr. Flavie Villanueva is 1st Filipino winner of Dutch prize for Human Rights
Filipino priest Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva has been named this year’s winner of the Human Rights Tulip Award from the Dutch government, the first Filipino to earn the annual recognition to support outstanding human rights defenders.
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LIST: Give back this Christmas thru charity initiatives for Filipino families
It’s December! Get into the Christmas spirit of gift-giving by donating to these non-profit organizations and charities that are making the holidays more meaningful for needy Filipino children and their families.
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UP alumna Sophia Hernandez’s malaria research wins top prize in Swedish tilt
University of the Philippines (UP) alumna Sophia Raine Hernandez and her study on malaria bagged the 2nd Prize at the Researchers’ Grand Prix (Forskar Grand Prix) in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Heart Evangelista advocates for mental health in Vogue Singapore feature
Filipina celebrity Heart Evangelista has championed her advocacy on mental health awareness in a new feature by fashion magazine Vogue Singapore.
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Iloilo, Mandaue, Naga named Philippines’ top 3 most bike-friendly cities
Iloilo, Mandaue, and Naga emerged as the top three most bicycle-friendly cities in the Philippines in the nationwide leg of the Mobility Awards which honors establishments, cities, and individuals paving the way for better urban mobility in the country.
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Filipina photojournalist Hannah Morales tapped for Nobel Prize exhibit in Oslo
Filipina photojournalist Hannah Reyes Morales is part of the photo exhibition in Oslo, Norway, that highlights the work of the first Filipino Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Maria Ressa.
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5 Filipino American artists earn 22 Grammy nominations
Five proudly Filipino-American artists have bagged a total of 22 top nominations in the 64th Grammy Awards set to take place in January 2022.
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Filipino Americans Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars bag major AMA wins
Filipino-American singers Olivia Rodrigo and Bruno Mars have won major awards at this year’s American Music Awards (AMAs).
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