Actress-philanthropist and real-life Darna Angel Locsin has once again quickly reacted to extend help to disaster victims, this time for the evacuees who fled the Taal Volcano eruption last Sunday.
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New York Times praises 10-year-old Fil-Am Edbert Aquino for handwriting skills
The New York Times (NYTimes) is all praises for 10-year-old Filipino-American wonder kid Edbert Aquino for his handwriting, amidst a revival of cursive writing in the state of New Jersey.
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Pinoy green groups praise move to return South Korea’s illegal waste
Environmental groups in the Philippines welcomed the impending re-export of over 5,000 tons of illegal waste from South Korea that were shipped to the Philippines nearly two years ago. The waste shipment is scheduled to be returned on January 19 and February 9 of this year.
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Regional tourism centers equipped with emergency satellite phones from Smart Communications
The Philippines’ regional tourism centers will soon be equipped with emergency satellite phones from Smart Communications.
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e-Trike ride-sharing system mobile app developed by UP engineering professor
A mobile app-based electric tricycle (e-trike) ride-sharing system called “Hatid” has already started its test run at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman. The “Hatid” app was made available on December 9, 2019 to the administrative personnel of UP Diliman as “beta-testers”. The development of the e-trike mobile app is part of the Intelligent […]
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5 Important Reminders for Feast of Black Nazarene Parade Participants
Feast of the Black Nazarene or the Traslacion on Thursday, January 9, has brought on reminders of how previous parades have left mountains of trash along the route, and a plea from the No To Plastic Campaigners for a more environment-friendly celebration.
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Francis Kong leads Top 100 Inspiring Filipinos on LinkedIn
Motivational speaker and trainer Francis Kong leads the list of the Top 100 LinkedIn accounts recommended by Marketing in Asia (MIA).
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Golden Rice with Vitamin A gets PHL landmark safety approval
The genetically-modified and Vitamin A-nutrient rich Golden Rice has been found to be as safe as conventional rice after a rigorous biosafety assessment.
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Philippines, Japan, and UK collaborate for climate change-resistant coastal communities
The need to address the effects of climate change on coastal communities has brought together science agencies from the Philippines, Japan, and the United Kingdom to build sustainable coastal communities in Southeast Asia. The Japan Science and Technology (JST) Agency, the United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI), and the Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology […]
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Southville’s Gwyneth Tangog is first Filipino to pass Japan’s SUKEN Pre-college Math certification
Southville International School and Colleges’ 10th-grade student, Gwyneth Margaux “Gwyn” G. Tangog, became the first Filipino student to pass the Pre-College level (Kyu) examination of the Sugaku Kentei (SUKEN) World Mathematics Certification Program.
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New “Nayong Pilipino” soon to rise as world-class cultural park, creative hub in Parañaque City
Nayong Pilipino welcomes 2020 with the good news that they will re-establish the Filipino cultural theme park in Metro Manila. The Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) are set to build a world-class Cultural Park and Creative Hub in Parañaque City. The previous Nayong Pilipino site, first established in 1970, gave […]
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Metro Yummy Picks: Your Travel Guide and App to find diverse food choices in Metro Manila
A new travel guide book with matching mobile application is now available for travelers on the lookout to find the best food choices in Metro Manila. Metro Yummy Picks, the new travel companion released by the Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT), was launched on December 19 at the Kain Na! food and travel trade fair. […]
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