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Celebrate National Women's Month in the Philippines this March 2024 with engaging activities designed to empower and honor Filipinas of all ages.

De La Salle University (DLSU) has unveiled this year's contenders for the prestigious Lasallian Scholarum Awards (LSA), spotlighting exceptional media narratives on youth and education. Notably, GoodNewsPilipinas.com has clinched a spot among the finalists for the third year running, marking its continuous excellence in journalism.

The Philippine government has updated the list of official non-working days for 2024, offering residents the chance to strategically plan their holiday celebrations and long weekends.

Pru Life UK, a leading insurance provider in the Philippines, rang in the Year of the Wood Dragon with a grand celebration at their Escolta branch in Binondo, Manila. The event saw participation from over 200 of the company's top leaders, agents, clients, and employees, all united under the theme of "PRU Love" to welcome a future filled with prosperity and security.

The beloved Filipino fried desserts, Turon and Maruya, have received global acclaim, landing spots on the World’s Best 50 Donuts list, as rated by TasteAtlas reviewers this February 2024.

National Artist Virgilio S. Almario led a book donation activity on February 14, 2024, which aside, from being Valentine’s Day, is also known as International Book-Giving Day. Among the books donated was his latest work, a collection of poems titled “Lemlunay: Pagunita sa Gunita.”

Mobile remittance app TANGGapp created by Filipina founder Rebecca Kersch is changing the way money moves between the Philippines and the United States. Initially launched to facilitate transfers from US-based Filipinos to their families back home, TANGGapp now enables users in the Philippines to effortlessly send money stateside with its innovative Reverse Padala feature. This service caters to a variety of needs, from supporting students abroad to fulfilling pasabuy requests, making international financial support as simple as sending a text.

In a landmark achievement, GoodNewsPilipinas.com has proudly clinched the Gold Anvil at the 59th Anvil Awards, marking a significant milestone in its journey of uplifting and celebrating Filipino stories worldwide. This prestigious recognition, awarded for achieving one of the highest scores among numerous contenders, underscores the impactful and creative storytelling for which the online platform is renowned.

Tonight, GoodNewsPilipinas.com stands among the elite at the Philippines' most prestigious PR event, the 59th Anvil Awards. Dubbed the 'Oscars of Public Relations', this grand occasion, taking place at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport City, Manila, marks a convergence of the nation's top PR and communication professionals.

As we gear up for the much-anticipated 59th Anvil Awards, GoodNewsPilipinas.com invites you to join us on a reflective journey celebrating our evolution and achievements.

The Philippines' passport holders are now eligible for visa-free travel to 69 countries. According to the latest Henley Passport Index released this January, the Philippines has risen to 73rd, offering Filipinos more travel freedom this year. With the 2024 holiday calendar already out, it's the perfect time for Filipinos to explore new horizons.

Filipino food gems 'Sinigang', 'Atchara', Makati City, and The Aristocrat restaurant have soared to global recognition, securing spots in the prestigious 2023 World’s Best 100 list by TasteAtlas raters. This accolade spotlights the Philippines' culinary artistry in the international arena.