Filipino journalists Lyn Olavario and Ysabel Vitangcol have built solar-powered lamps for the Light it Forward challenge which is part of a solar movement that hopes to eradicate energy poverty in the Philippines.
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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.
Tarlac’s Mark Anthony Perez repairs students’ laptops for free
Mark Anthony Perez has launched a campaign offering free laptop repair services to help Tarlac students cope with the online learning of the new normal in schooling.
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Power couple Sunshine Cruz, Macky Mathay take on Light it Forward challenge
Power couple Sunshine Cruz and Macky Mathay accepted the Light it Forward Challenge to take action for Filipino communities bereft of modern electricity.
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Boholano Pedro Angco Jr. makes Seanelas art from collected ocean litter
Bohol native Pedro Angco Jr. is advocating for cleaner seas through colorful artwork fashioned from collected ocean debris: slippers, discarded wires, plastic, and the like.
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QR Code made from used face masks direct scans to COVID-19 information
A QR Code made by students from used face masks is directing scans to COVID-19 information while emphasizing proper waste management.
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Overseas Filipino Workers get support from Mental Wellness Health app
Overseas Filipino Workers in Macau are getting support from a mental health app named “Kumusta, Kabayan” that was rolled out amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
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Philippine TV Hosts Carla Abellana, Patricia Tumulak take on Light it Forward challenge
The Philippines’ TV hosts Carla Abellana and Patricia Tumulak readily took on the Light it Forward challenge which brings solar-powered lamps to remote areas in the Philippines without access to electricity.
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Mastermind’s Dynamite dance cover impresses K-pop superstar BTS
Filipino dance group Mastermind’s cover of BTS’ new hit ‘Dynamite’ impressed the South Korean boy band superstars.
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Lea Salonga’s new song ‘Dream Again’ raises funds for global COVID-19 efforts
Lea Salonga’s new song ‘Dream Again’ is raising funds for global efforts to address the impact of COVID-19.
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University of Santo Tomas offers Freshmen virtual tour on Minecraft
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is offering its Freshmen a virtual tour of its Manila campus via Minecraft as part of its opening of the new school year.
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Newest celebrity Light it Forward challengers build solar lamps for a cause
The newest batch of celebrity Light it Forward challengers to build solar lamps for a cause has been revealed.
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Cagayan’s Herson Raquinio in finals for Hong Kong Volunteerism Award
Cagayan charity worker, Herson Raquinio, is a finalist in the 2020 Volunteer Movement Award given by the Social Welfare Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government.
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