The Philippines broke the world record for the largest art lesson conducted in a single day, surpassing India which gathered 14,135 people in 2014. The Philippines recorded a total of 16,692 Filipino participants in a 45-minute art lesson held at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Diliman, Quezon City on Saturday, February 24. This was confirmed […]
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World-Class PHL hotels star in 2018 Forbes Travel Guide
The prestigious Forbes Travel Guide picked 11 Philippine hotels in their latest 2018 Star Award and their 60th annual list of the world’s best hotels, restaurants and spas. Three hotels, Marco Polo Ortigas, Sky Tower at Solaire Resort & Casino and Nuwa Manila at City of Dreams were given 5-star ratings. A five star rating […]
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How Prince Harry’s fiancee knows how to speak Filipino
HRH Prince Harry’s fiancée Meghan Markle has once again made the news headlines when a video of her speaking in the Filipino language went viral on the internet. Markle is seen saying “Salamat po” on a video posted by Norfolk-based Filipino Jenny Ulay and reposted by Malcolm Conlan, a British national who has been promoting […]
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7-year-old boy from Sorsogon captures hearts of netizens
Justin, a school boy from Sorsogon in the Philippines has become social media sensation for his being a responsible child and for love of family. The 7 year-old kid has become popular among netizens after a picture was taken of him cradling his one-year-old baby brother on his lap went viral on the internet. Justin […]
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1st Pinay Air Force pilot chosen for U.S. aviation scholarship
Philippine Air Force 2nd Lt. Catherine Mae Emeterio Gonzales is training in the United States under the Aviation Leadership Program (ALP) – the first female military pilot to be awarded the scholarship. Gonzales is attending the program from February 2018 to May 2019 under the ALP. She is one of the 8 women in the […]
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PHL Hybrid Trimaran ship to be powered by ocean waves
A ship engineer from Aklan province is leading the Philippines in harnessing the energy of ocean waves in propelling the Hybrid Trimaran – a new fast craft passenger cargo vessel projected to improve the country’s maritime industry. The Philippine Hybrid Trimaran will accommodate an estimated 100 passengers, 4 vans, and 15 motorcycles, announced the Department […]
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GNP Exclusive: At London Fashion Week, I met the Queen
“This afternoon, at London Fashion Week, I met The Queen …” was the caption the star struck hat designer Harvy Santos had on his Facebook page when the Queen of England visited his display showroom at the ongoing London Fashion Week. Santos an emerging talent in the London fashion scene was one of the designers […]
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Paintings of Filipina actress showcased at Miami Art Exhibit
After staging successful art exhibits in Manila, actresss, TV host and artist Solenn Heussaff has conquered the international art stage. Solenn’s newest art works are currently on exhibit in Miami at the 15th annual Palm Beach Jewelry, Art, & Antique Show. Four of Solenn’s paintings got a spot, thanks to the US-based fine art gallery, […]
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Harvard School of Design to give Manila a makeover
Harvard University Graduate School of Design students are giving Manila a makeover through a design exercise to help historic Manila sites reconnect with the 21st century megacity of Greater Metro Manila. The 3rd leg and final year of the Southeast Asia Design Studio series collaboration of Harvard and global infrastructure company AECOM brings the studio […]
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Globe Telecom anti-spam solution nets global recognition
Globe Telecom gained another milestone in the global telco arena after it bagged a major award at the recently-concluded 2018 Process Excellence Network (PEX) Awards held in Orlando, Florida, USA. The telco leader was declared the winner of the “Best Project Contributing to Customer Excellence” for its anti-spam solution. The award is given to outstanding […]
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Lea Salonga stars at New York Fashion Week’s charity show
Disney princess and Broadway star Lea Salonga graced a women’s charity fashion show during the opening day of New York Fashion week this February. Salonga performed at the annual Go Red For Women event of the American Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women. The international artist opened the Red […]
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Bambike pedals way into a profitable future
I used to earn a small amount of money that was just enough for my family’s survival. But since I started working for Bambike, I have been able to send my kids to school,” said Jun Manaloto, a father of three, who lives with his family in a GawadKalinga (GK) site in the rural town […]
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