Every Holy Week, Catholics from all walks of life traditionally visit seven different churches as part of the Visita Iglesia to pray and reflect on their lives. As one of the largest Christian countries in the world, the Philippines is, by no surprise, full of beautiful churches where devout Catholics can choose from for this […]
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Philippine Azkals book historic AFC Asian Cup berth
https://twitter.com/afcasiancup/status/978624947538055168 The Philippines made football history after defeating Tajikistan, 2-1 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium to qualify for the first time ever for the prestigious AFC Asian Cup. Azkals striker Phil Younghusband sealed the victory with a penalty kick at the 90th minute, scoring his 50th goal in international competition in the most dramatic […]
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6 Pinoys in Forbes ’30 Under 30 Asia List
Six Filipinos made it to this year’s prestigious Forbes “30 Under 30 Asia” List, which recognizes disruptors, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are below 30 years of age across the region. On this prestigious list are Stephanie Sy, Bretman Sacayanan, Carlo Delantar, Patrick Lynch, Archie Oclos and Miko Aspiras. Every year Forbes honors 30 individuals in […]
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Solar PHL completes largest Island Solar-Battery Micro-Grid in Southeast Asia
Solar Philippines has made good on its promise to provide electricity to the poorest rural areas in the country as it completed the largest Island Solar-Battery Micro-Grid in Southeast Asia. The Filipino company’s solar-battery farm in the town of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, can now bring 24/7 power to up to 20,000 Filipinos for the first […]
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Coins PH is banking on the unbanked
In a country of over 100 million people, with one of the fastest economic growth trajectories in the world, it is astounding that up to 70 percent of the population remain unbanked and have extremely limited access to financial services. This disadvantage gave Ron Hose and Runar Petursson the idea for Coins.ph, which they founded […]
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Manila one of the 20 best cities in Asia-Pacific
The Philippine capital Manila has been picked as one of the top 20 cities in Asia Pacific in the 2018 Short-Term City Momentum Index of JLL, a global professional services firm in real estate and investment management. Manila has been ranked 18th in the region, one of the best destinations for global capital, business, and […]
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10 Century-old Cavite Churches to visit during Holy Week
If you want to make the most of your time this Holy Week to reflect upon your faith in Jesus Christ and the mystery of his life, death, and resurrection – away from Manila but near enough to allow you to get home afterwards – look no further than Cavite. Your guide to these “Faith […]
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13,000 job openings at Pasay City Jobs Fair today
A total of 13,000 local and overseas jobs are available at the Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK) job and business fair today, Monday, March 26, at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. A total of 97 local and overseas employers are participating in the fair organized by the the Department of Labor and Employment. Labor Secretary […]
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Josie Natori: Proudly Filipino Made
Josie Cruz Natori walked away in 1977 from a pioneering position as Merrill-Lynch’s first female vice-president of investment banking to become a fashion designer, now a lifestyle trend-setter. As a Filipino showing on international catwalks and selling in name department stores, she wears her nationality as a proud badge. Her belief in local artistry and […]
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NAIA one of the most improved airports in the world in 2018
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has been named as one of the world’s “most improved” airports in 2018, a global survey of London-based research firm Skytrax revealed. Travelers worldwide ranked NAIA – the Philippines’ primary gateway – as 10th place in Skytrax’s Top 10 World’s Most Improved Airports. Fiumicino Airport in Rome, Italy topped […]
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UP, Ateneo, DLSU get top marks on QS World University Rankings
The Philippines’ top three universities – UP, Ateneo, DLSU – have again made strong showings on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) for 2018. The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman leads Philippine schools in performance in the QS WUR ranking at #367 among the world’s best, an improvement from its 2017 ranking […]
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UK’s The Telegraph picks Filipino food as one of 2018’s hottest food trends
Filipino food has been acknowledged as one of the hottest food trends for London this 2018. UK’s The Telegraph gave the distinction to Filipino food giving the heading “P is for the Philippines” in its published A-Z of 2018’s hottest food trends. “We’ll be gobbling more Filipino food in 2018, from paksiw na isda (fish […]
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