Students from the Alaminos City National High School in Pangasinan have bagged the Best International Documentary Film award for the short film “Sa Layag ng Bangkang Paurong” (The Boats That Sail Backwards) at the recently concluded Fresh International Film Festival in Limerick, Ireland.
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Filipina agriculture advocates named in World’s 50 Best Next Leaders
The World’s 50 Best has named Filipina agriculture advocates Louise Mabulo and Cherrie Atilano in its inaugural 50 Next leaders list of exceptional young people from all over the world who are shaping the future of gastronomy.
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LOOK: Canva creates free design templates for community pantry organizers
Design company Canva is now offering free designs and printing services to Filipinos who are in need of signage for their community pantries.
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8 Philippine university scientists named in Asia’s Top 100
Eight Philippine university scientists have been named to the 2021 Asian Scientist 100 which honors outstanding researchers in the region.
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Filipino Kiwi Kit Thompson wins Best Actor award in Houston film fest
Filipino-Kiwi Kit Thompson has been declared Best Actor at the recently concluded 54th WorldFest Houston International Film Festival.
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DLSU, UP implement no-fail policy amid the pandemic
The University of the Philippines (UP) and De La Salle University (DLSU) are implementing a no-fail policy for students in consideration of learning challenges amid the coronavirus disease pandemic.
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These zero-waste community pantries help feed Filipinos while saving the environment
These zero-waste community pantries are helping feed hungry Filipinos while saving the environment amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
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Filipino American artist H.E.R. dedicates 1st Oscar to Black and Filipino girls
Filipino-American artist H.E.R. has won her first Oscar for Best Original Song with “Fight For You” from the film “Judas and the Black Messiah” at the 93rd Academy Awards in Hollywood and dedicated her win to Black and Filipino girls.
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Cavite community pantry inspires taho vendor to donate
A community pantry in Cavite that offers free groceries and breakfast to passersby has inspired a long-time taho vendor to chip in a donation to feed the hungry in the area.
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Cebu beatboxing twins earn admiration of Hollywood’s Will Smith
Cebu’s famous beatboxing twin brothers Jake and Jomar Canencia drew praise and admiration from Hollywood star, Will Smith.
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Yvonne Clarke elected 1st Filipina Member of Yukon Legislative Assembly
Filipino Canadian Yvonne Clarke has been elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Porter Creek Centre, making her the first person of Filipino descent to be elected in Yukon, Canada.
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Ateneo, TAU join DLSU, UST, Mapua in THE University Impact Rankings
Ateneo de Manila University and Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) have entered this year’s University Impact Rankings by the Times Higher Education (THE), joining previously-ranked De La Salle University (DLSU), University of Santo Tomas (UST), and Mapua University.
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