Filipinos have stood as staunch defenders of the environment wherever they may be – from the motherland across the different oceans. In New Zealand, Francisco Hernandez, the first Filipino Member of Parliament (MP) from the Green Party, is committed to acting against climate change. “I’m here to help protect our planet and I’m here to […]
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Summer is a political science student with a twin passion for journalism. Her hobbies include watching geography documentaries, searching the metro for plant-based food, and free-falling through Wikipedia rabbit holes. Her works have previously been featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
How Two Filipinos Helped Thousands of Migrant Teachers Settle in New Zealand
As teachers, Filipinos play an indispensable role in shaping the lives of millions of children worldwide. Miles away from home, Filipino migrant teachers have made their mark in classrooms throughout New Zealand (NZ). “Since I arrived [in New Zealand], I have seen for myself how important the Filipino teachers are, not just in the education […]
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How Philippine Embassies Are Keeping The Filipino Christmas Spirit Alive Throughout The World
The Filipino Christmas is truly a sight to behold; every year, Filipinos gather round to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ through traditions such as Simbang Gabi and Noche Buena. Even abroad, the spirit of Filipino Christmas lives on through the initiatives of various Filipino embassies around the world – ensuring that all Filipinos, whether overseas or in the motherland, stay connected to the warmth and joy of the festive season.
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Right at Home: My Experience as a Virtual Intern for Good News Pilipinas
This year, I pursued my internship at Good News Pilipinas to cap off my time as a political science undergraduate at De La Salle University-Manila. Writing for the Philippine Daily Inquirer and my own school publication, The LaSallian, I have always had an affinity for journalism — and I have appreciated the ways in which it intersects with political science, another passion of mine.
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Wheels of Change: How the Philippines’ New Bike Lanes Are Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Transportation
Bursting with energy and life, the Philippines’ streets are always bustling. On the go, some board jeepneys, buses, or their own private vehicles to travel from place to place. Now, an avid community is making more noise in the transport crowd – bikers.
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It Takes a Village: How Barangay San Antonio in Pasig City’s Breastfeeding Program is Transforming Children’s Lives
A child’s health is truly the heartbeat of every community. Celebrated every November 20, World Children’s Day uplifts the well-being of youngsters all around the globe, ensuring that all receive the support and resources needed to become thriving members of society. As each baby is birthed into the world, breastmilk is the starting point in equipping infants to evolve into our nation’s strong and capable leaders.
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More than Just a Walk in the Park: See How Iloilo City is Uplifting Biodiversity and Community through These Trailblazing Tree Parks
What does good governance mean to Filipinos? Netizen May Hermosisima shared with Good News Pilipinas that positive leadership is about “safeguarding the country’s natural resources… [to] allay the effects of global warming and climate change”.
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Inside the Freedom of Information Bill: See How This Legislation is Leading the Charge on Good Governance
“If you look at good governance, one of the foundations is transparency and people’s participation,” former House Representative and De La Salle University (DLSU) lecturer Erin Tañada declared in a Good News Pilipinas interview.
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Introducing ‘Good Governance’: Celebrate the Best of Filipino Leadership with GoodNewsPilipinas
Good governance is all around us, we just need the eyes to see it! Let’s raise our glasses to the people at the grassroots who are aiming for change from the ground up. It’s time to celebrate the best of Filipino leadership across all levels of government!
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Unlock Your Future: European Higher Education Fair 2023 Offers Filipinos a World of Educational Opportunities
Are you a Filipino dreaming of an international educational experience? Good news! The European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) is back in the Philippines, opening doors to a myriad of learning possibilities across Europe.
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Remembering Heroes and Survivors: How ‘Ang Bantayog’ Digital Monument Marks 51 Years Since Martial Law in the Philippines
“In between waking, remembering, and action, can we ‘never forget’ online?” web designer Chia Amisola posits in a Facebook post.
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Preserving History, Resisting Forgetfulness: ‘Serve’ Sheds Light on Student Journalism During Philippine Martial Law Era
“So, why this book?” veteran journalist Jo-Ann Q. Maglipon said at the launch of the anthology, Serve. “To fight fantasy, forgetting, flagellation. To stop the gaslighting of activists of yesteryears for the resurrection of a dictator’s family. To rebuke the exhortation of harmony and unity, false and deceitful. To demand apology, atonement, redress. And yes, to remind the powers—we are here, we remember everything, and we write.”
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