Fil-Am emergency worker awarded 911 Local Hero
Filipino-American Burt Wilson has been awarded the 911 Local Heroes Medal of Honor in San Francisco.
Forbes picks Philippines a top retirement destination
The Philippines was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the best retirement places in the world.
Apl.de.ap honored for saving babies from blindness
Apl.de.ap, the Filipino-American member of Grammy award-winning group The Black Eyed Peas, has partnered with one of the top children’s hospitals
Manila’s ABV, The Curator in Asia’s 50 Best Bar’s
The inaugural list of Asia’s 50 Best Bar lists Manila’s ABV and The Curator in the top 14 and 16 spots.
Bemz Benedito recognized as Global Transgender hero
Filipina transgender Bemz Benedito was recognized in New York for being a Global Transgender Hero.
Pinoy short films premiere in Cannes 2016
Nine short films by Filipinos are scheduled to have world premieres at the 67th Cannes Film Festival in France this May 11-22.
Gallery Vask among Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
Filipino fine dining restaurant Gallery Vask ranked 39th in this year’s Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. Chef Jose Luis “Chele” Gonzalez’s exclusive dining area
Religious climate advocate receives Green Ring Award
Filipino Brother Jaazeal Jakosalem of the Order of the Augustinian Recollects (OAR) received the first ever Green Ring Award
DLSU Eco Team qualifies for World Driving Title
De La Salle University’s Eco Car Team has qualified in the Shell Eco-Marathon Driver’s World Championships to be held in London in July.
Filipina is World’s Greatest Bartender
Filipina Rizza Umlas is the first female to earn the title of the World’s Greatest Bartender in the traditionally male-dominated annual competition
3 PH cities in Earth Hour City Challenge Finals
Three Philippine cities have been selected as finalists in the Earth Hour City Challenge (EHCC) for 2016.
Leviste leads Forbes Asia list of energy leaders
Solar Philippines founder Leandro Leviste leads the Forbes “30 Under 30 Asia” list of the region’s best and brightest young leaders
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Batangas City is home to world’s tallest Virgin Mary statue
The world's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is rising at Montemaria on the southernmost tip of Batangas Bay in Batangas City.
The 322-ft. (98.15...
