Despite recent advances in food technology, hunger is still a big problem in our country. Over 7 million children experience hunger and malnutrition in the Philippines because of inadequate access to nutritious food, lack of nutrition education and poor health and sanitation services. Robi del Rosario knows this problem too well, and has developed a […]
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Filipina nurse hits the jackpot in Abu Dhabi raffle draw
An overseas Filipino worker became a millionaire after winning the Big 10 Millionaires Series 184 raffle draw in Abu Dhabi. Filipina nurse Leilani Quijano del Rosario hit the jackpot of the monthly raffle draw conducted by Big Ticket at the Abu Dhabi International Airport Arrivals area. Del Rosario was the lone woman among 10 new […]
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Vida Cruz triumphs in Writers of the Future Contest
Filipina science fiction and fantasy writer, Vida Cruz, has won first place in the 2nd Quarter 2017 Writers of the Future Contest for new and aspiring writers. Cruz, a BFA Creative Writing graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, won USD 1,000 cash prize and is eligible to win the annual Golden Pen Award with USD […]
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3 Things that Sets El Nido Apart from Other Beaches in the World
Can’t wait to get your dose of #VitaminSea? While we have a lot of beautiful beaches in the Philippines, El Nido is definitely among the best. Last year, it ranked #4 in Conde Nast Traveler’s list of “20 Best Beaches in the World” while CNN Travel gave it the #1 spot. El Nido is home […]
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Pinoys Make Manny Pacquiao Robot to Win RoboWorld Cup
The Philippine robotics team from Taguig brought home the gold and silver from two events at the 2017 FIRA RoboWorld Cup in Taiwan. Creating robot versions of boxing champ Manny Pacquiao and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, the Taguig team won the Gold Trophy for Youth U19 Cliff Hanger event, and the Silver in the Youth […]
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2 Pinoys Break Asian Records in Rubik’s Cube Competition
Two Filipino Rubik’s Cube speedcubing players made new Asian Records at the Philippine Championship 2017. Edgar Elevado Jr. set the new Asian record for Rubik’s Cube 3x3x3 With Feet Finals after solving his cube using his feet at the clocked average speed of 30.23 seconds after 3 rounds. Elevado broke the Asian record previously held […]
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Philippine stock market surges to new all-time high this week
The Philippines is one of the best performing stock markets in Asia, after breaking new record highs two times this week. On Tuesday, the PSEi finished at a fresh record high of 8,312.93. On Wednesday, the benchmark index scaled new heights surpassing the previous day’s high to close at 8,344.05. The investor euphoria continued throughout […]
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Pinoy Family Heroes Honored by Jollibee
Jollibee, the all-Filipino global fast food chain, is recognizing a new batch of hero families at the 7th Jollibee Family Values Awards (JFVA) scheduled on October 11, 2017. The annual search for outstanding families will have 15 finalists vying for the 7th JFVA selected in a rigorous screening process of hundreds of entries from around […]
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Alisah Bonaobra Moves on to the Next Phase of X-Factor UK
Filipina singer, Alisah Bonaobra made it to the Six Chair Challenge of the X-Factor UK, but it did not go without a hitch. Interaksyon reports that after wowing the judges in her initial audition, she was eliminated in the Boot Camp round, with Rai-Elle Williams besting her, Natalie Lomax and fellow Pinay, Gaga Lord. But […]
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PH teams up with China, Japan, and Singapore to ramp up renewable energy projects
The Philippine government is teaming up with Asia’s heavyweights China, Japan, and Singapore, to ramp up the development of renewable energy projects, as economic growth drives up demand for electricity in the country. Bilateral talks were conducted at the sidelines of the 35th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting this week, including talks with the US-ASEAN […]
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Zanjoe Marudo is International Emmy’s Best Actor Nominee
Filipino celebrity Zanjoe Marudo has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in the 2017 International Emmy Awards given by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Marudo is cited for his performance in Maalala Mo Kaya (Remembering) aired over ABSCBN. The Filipino actor is competing for the Emmys acting award against Oscar-nominated […]
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Discovery Shores only PHL Resort Hotel in T&L World’s Best list
Discovery Shores in Boracay Island made it to the Travel and Leisure 2017 World’s Best Awards as the only Philippine resort hotel in the Top 10 for the Asian region. Discovery Shores Boracay Island ranked 7th among the 10 Best Resort Hotels in Southeast Asia. The Philippine resort hotel garnered a score of 94.04 from […]
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