K-pop superstar idol group BTS is offering a message of hope and encouragement to Filipino fans amid the coronavirus pandemic that has placed the Philippines under one of the longest lockdowns in the world.
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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.
1st Asian, Filipino Grandmaster Eugene Torre enters World Chess Hall of Fame
Filipino Grandmaster (GM)Eugene Torre of the Philippines has been approved for entry into the World Chess Hall of Fame by the World Chess Federation (FIDE), making him the first man from Asia to receive the honor.
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8 Filipinos honored in Forbes “30 Under 30 Asia 2021” list
Eight Filipinos have made it to the Forbes “30 Under 30 Asia 2021” list, including young entrepreneurs, startup founders, a COVID-19 researcher, a photographer, and a musician.
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WATCH: Kalinga tattoo legend Apo Whang-Od featured on Nas Daily vlog
Legendary Filipina tattoo artist Maria “Whang-Od” Oggay has been featured in the latest video by viral Facebook vlogger Nas Daily.
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Miss Universe candidates to wear Philippine-made footwear by Jojo Bragais
The Miss Universe organization has tapped Filipino designer Jojo Bragais as its new partner to provide footwear to the candidates of the 69th edition of the annual beauty pageant.
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Community “Paw-ntry” opens in Manila to aid Filipino pet owners
A “Community Paw-ntry” in Quezon City, Metro Manila is now open for Filipino pet owners who may be experiencing difficulties in providing food for their animal companions during the Luzon-wide community quarantine.
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Negros street photo by Nick Cadalso featured in Glasgow exhibit
A Negros Oriental street image shot by Filipino photographer Nick Cadalso was recently showcased in the annual International Street Photography Exhibition in Scotland.
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SEE: Filipinos set up community pantries to help each other amid pandemic
See how Filipinos voluntarily set up community pantries stocked with food essentials to help each other amid the coronavirus pandemic in the Philippines which has also seen one if not the longest and strictest community quarantines in the world.
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Animal rescuers help stray animals, Filipino families survive quarantine
Philippine animal rescue group Pasay Pups has conducted relief operations in an impoverished area in Pasay City, Metro Manila to help feed underprivileged Filipino families and stray animals during the Luzon-wide community quarantine.
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Angel Locsin donates Covid-19 medical supplies to Philippine Coast Guard
Angel Locsin has donated disposable gloves and medical supplies to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to support the agency’s efforts to protect public health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Quezon City resident initiates free food pantry to feed hungry passers-by
Quezon City resident Ana Patricia Non has set up a free food pantry in her local community to feed hungry passers-by during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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H.E.R. joins Selena Gomez, J Lo in global Covid-19 vaccine fundraising concert
Filipino-American singer H.E.R. is set to perform alongside Hollywood stars Selena Gomez and J Lo in the “VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World” fundraiser which supports the equitable rollout of Covid-19 vaccines around the world.
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