The City of Davao was officially named the Cacao Capital of the Philippines for its booming chocolate industry which is responsible for producing the most cacao beans in the entire Davao region.
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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.
Overseas Filipino Workers awarded Taiwan’s Outstanding Migrant Workers
Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were awarded Outstanding Migrant Workers by Taiwan’s Labor Affairs Department for their dedication and hard work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Veteran actress Jackie Lou Blanco and daughters Ara, Rik team up for Light it Forward
Veteran actress Jackie Lou Blanco with her two daughters Ara and Rik teamed up to build solar lamps for Light it Forward, a video challenge that honors the nation’s medical frontliners by providing sustainable energy for villages without power.
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72-year-old jeepney driver Elmer Cordero gets a store from donation drive
72-year-old Elmer Cordero, the oldest of six displaced jeepney drivers arrested back in June for protesting their loss of livelihood amid the nationwide quarantine, has been given a new source of income with his newly opened sari-sari store in front of his home in Caloocan.
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Halik actress Ria Atayde, director Catherine Camarillo team up to Light it Forward
ABS-CBN’s “Halik (Kiss)” actress Ria Atayde and director Catherine Camarillo have teamed up to build solar lamps for the Light it Forward challenge which helps defeat energy poverty in the Philippines while honoring frontliners in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pilot your way to the Philippines’ landmarks onboard Microsoft Flight Simulator
Netizens and gamers can now pilot their way to the Philippines’ most famous landmarks, volcanoes, mountains, and islands spotted on Microsoft’s Flight Simulator.
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OFW architect Rowel Naanep makes recycled mini art Philippine Jeepneys
OFW architect Rowel Naanep crafted the iconic miniature Jeepney from recycled materials in a bid to reduce plastic waste and boost environmental sustainability.
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These Ayala Museum virtual events provide students online access for a year
Ayala Museum is offering exclusive access to its virtual events which serve as fundraisers to provide students online connectivity allowance for a year.
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Philippines voted Best Diving Area in Japan marine fair
The Philippines was voted Best Diving Area in the recently concluded 28th Marine Diving Fair held in Ikebukuro, Japan.
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Palawan’s Flour Sack Clothes by AraPilak promotes sustainable fashion
Palawan-based company AraPilak launched a clothing line made from flour sack fabric or ‘katsa’ to promote environmental sustainability amid the pandemic.
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Fil-Am artist H.E.R. wins Video for Good at MTV Video Music Awards
Filipino-American artist H.E.R. won the Video for Good award at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)
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19 new whale sharks sighted in Donsol, Sorsogon waters
Nineteen new whale sharks have been sighted in Donsol, Sorsogon waters since the beginning of 2020.
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