Paulo Garcia, the first Filipino-Kiwi Member of Parliament, has marked another milestone by delivering his first opinion in the New Zealand Parliament. MP Garcia chose to speak on a Bill that affects the New Zealand youth. MP Paulo Garcia registered his first opinion on the second reading of the Oranga Tamariki Legislation Bill. The bill […]
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Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere Opera set for stagings in international theatres
“Noli Me Tangere, The Opera,” based on Filipino hero Jose Rizal’s 19th-century novel depicting societal cancer, has received multiple invitations for stagings both in the Philippines and around the world. The Filipino Opera staged by J&S Productions broke box office records at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) during its stagings in March and […]
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Manila international airport exit is 7th fastest in Asia Pacific region
Manila International Airport has been ranked the 7th fastest to exit in the Asia Pacific region. The Philippines’ main international airport was listed by Berlin-based Backlane as among those who meet global median time for the airplane’s arrival until air passengers are on their way out of the airport. The global chauffeur and airport concierge […]
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Japan’s Tamiya launches 1st ever Jeepney model kit
Japan’s Tamiya launched its first ever Jeepney model kit at the Mini 4WD Asia Challenge 2019 held in Manila. The famous Japanese toymaker immortalized the Philippine iconic transport vehicle in a Mini 4-wheel drive model kit. SEE: Philippine jeepney featured by Hollywood The Tamiya Jeepney toy named “Dyipne” was seen by the public at the […]
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Kiwi-Pinoy iChannel2020 launched at Winternational Fiesta in New Zealand
The Kiwi-Pinoy (KiwiNoy) iChannel2020 show “Dining With Heroes” was launched at the Winternational Fiesta in New Zealand. The Auckland-based iChannel2020 Media Group started broadcasting multicultural and Filipino stories on June 16 on Freeview channel Kordia TV available in most cities and towns of Aotearoa New Zealand. WATCH: iChannel2020 pilot episode on Kordia TV features Good […]
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Bohol’s Dalareich tableya, Davao’s Auro cacao win Gold in London’s Academy of Chocolate Awards
The Philippines’ Dalareich tableya from Bohol and Auro cacao from Davao jointly won the Gold at the 2019 Academy of Chocolate Awards in London – marking the first time local chocolate producers were given the top prize at the international awards. The prestigious Academy of Chocolate Awards gave the Dalareich 100% Pure Unsweetened Chocolate […]
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Why does vlogger Drew Binsky love the Philippines?
Viral vlogger Drew Binsky loves the Philippines – and his many YouTube videos attest to this. Drew Binsky has declared the Philippines as his favorite among over 170 he has visited in his travels. The YouTube travel vlogger has presented the many faces of the Philippines: from embracing Manila’s beautiful chaos, to cool Baguio City, […]
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Great deals at Bank of the Philippine Islands Big Blowout from June 21-23
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is offering great deals on its inaugural Big Blowout. The one stop shop event offers various financial products and services. The three-day event happens on June 21-23 from 10 AM to 7:30 PM at the VMall Lobby of Greenhills Shopping Center. The deals are open to everyone, including non-BPI […]
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Hope Summit gathers Yellow Boat volunteers to make more ferries for schoolchildren
A Hope Summit of Yellow Boat volunteers begins today – the first time “Hope paddlers” for Filipino schoolchildren from all over the Philippines and the United States will gather in one place. The Hope paddlers are volunteers who build school boats to ferry children who previously had to swim to school in remote communities in […]
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Filipino Pride branding gives Resorts World Manila multiple Stevie Awards for third straight year
The Filipino Pride branding of Resorts World Manila (RWM) has catapulted the integrated entertainment resort to again reap multiple awards at the Stevies. This is the third straight year for RWM to receive recognition from the prestigious awards-giving body. RWM received three Stevie Awards in 2017, another three Stevies in 2018, and six Asia Pacific […]
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Filipino anime series adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas’ “Kamagong” Komiks champions Filipino arnis
A Filipino anime-styled series based on Filipino comics creator Carlo J. Caparas’ “Kamagong” will champion the Filipino martial art of arnis (also known as Eskrima or Kali). Sinag Animation Studios (SAS) has announced it is releasing the new animated series in 2019. “Kamagong” is based on Caparas’ comics which was made into a film Caparas […]
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Chicago’s Sunda offers Filipino “Kamayan” Feast
Chicago magazine’s June issue features Sunda restaurant’s Filipino “Kamayan” Feast. “Kamayan” is the Filipino term for “by hand” and the Sunda feast refers to a family style meal eaten without utensils, using just bare hands. Sunda in the River North neighborhood of Chicago offers the Kamayan feast every first Thursday of the month. the “Kamayan” […]
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