Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year. Families get together for reunions, the weather is cooler and we receive our bonuses from work. Even then, we still have to budget properly as we have lots of people to give presents to. Have you done your Christmas shopping yet? If you haven’t, there’s […]
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Good Balita is all about the good side of the news headlines about the Philippines and Filipinos
Pinoy Expats Urged To Bring Home A Friend, Win Awesome Prizes
The best ambassadors for a country is its citizens, so why not incentivize expats to “bring a tourist home” to their country? This is the rationale behind the “Bring Home a Friend” Program by the Department of Tourism (DOT), which was recently relaunched last month to help bolster tourism in the country. The program will […]
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ASEAN Leaders Sign Consensus To Protect Migrant Workers
Leaders of 10 member states in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have finally signed the long-delayed consensus that would protect the rights of migrant workers. The signed consensus, dubbed “ASEAN Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers” was presented by President Rodrigo Duterte to ASEAN Secretary General Le […]
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PH Praised For Closing Gender Gap, Embracing Women Leaders
United States President Donald Trump has praised the Philippines for closing the gender gap and embracing women leaders in a speech during the recently concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Da Nang, Vietnam. “For 11 consecutive years, the World Economic Forum has ranked the Philippines first among Asian countries in closing the gender […]
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South Korea Allows Visa-free Entry Via Olympic City Pyeongchang
Looking to visit South Korea without the hassle of filing for a Visa? Then consider entering through Pyeongchang, the host city of the 2018 Winter Games, located 180 kilometers from Seoul. For a limited time, the government of South Korea will be allowing visitors from Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam to enter the country without a […]
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World Bank commends PHL’s model for migrant labor support
The Philippines was commended for its migrant labor support system in a World Bank (WB) report issued in October. The WB report, “Migrating to Opportunity: Overcoming Barriers to Labor Mobility in Southeast Asia,” commended the Philippines as a country that can serve as a good example to the region in helping boost labor mobility because […]
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Get To Know Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco
During the coronation night held at the Mall of Asia Arena last November 4, our very own Karen Ibasco was crowned Miss Earth 2017. She succeeded last year’s winner, Katherine Espin, from Ecuador. A true environmentalist, her advocacy is energy conservation and sustainability. Rappler curates some interesting facts about our new Earth Ambassador. Let’s get […]
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Arpie and D’Multivitamins on a musical mission to feed poor kids
When Arpie & D’Multivitamins go on a concert tour, audiences are treated to more than just their trademark musical comedy. Arpie & D’Multivitamins engage audiences at their concerts to join their mission to feed poor kids in the Philippines – their stomach, their minds, and yes, even their soul. The band also saves part of […]
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Filipina pilot Nelda Ibe crowned Miss Globe 1st Runner-up in Albania
Miss Philippines Nelda Ibe finished first runner-up at the Miss Globe 2017 beauty pageant held on November 3 in Tirana, Albania. Miss Vietnam Do Tran Khanh Ngan won the Miss Globe crown. Ibe placed second among 53 contestants in the international beauty pageant held in Tirania, Albania early Saturday. In a post on Instagram, Ibe, […]
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EcoWaste praises PHL for reducing harmful lead-containing paints
The Philippines has significantly decreased the availability of decorative solvent-based paints for home use containing lead which have proven to be hazardous especially to children’s health, signaling positive action from government, manufacturers, and civil society. The EcoWaste Coalition reported the decline in lead-containing decorative paints sold in hardware and paint stores as shown in the […]
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Jacq Romero wins 2017 L’Oreal UNESCO for Women in Science fellowship
Filipina scientist Jacquilline Romero has won a prestigious fellowship from the 2017 L’Oreal UNESCO For Women in Science. The Australia-based Dr. Romero, an experimental quantum physicist at the University of Queensland, was awarded the fellowship for her research into the theory of entanglement – that information is shared between particles regardless of the distance between […]
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Soldier Gets Engaged After Marawi War
The war in Marawi City finally ended October 16 when Philippine government forces killed terrorist leaders Omar Maute and Isnilon Hapilon. But as the surviving troops returned to their families, PO1 Alexis Tagapulot had another “battle” in mind to conquer. PO1 Tagapulot was among the brave cops and soldiers who fought terrorists for the liberation […]
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