The Philippines will take center stage as the Guest of Honour (GoH) at the 2025 Frankfurter Buchmesse (FBM), presenting a unique cultural and literary showcase. In a press conference today, curators Patrick Flores and Karina Bolasco, along with key representatives from the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the National Commission for Culture and the […]
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Embrace Connection, Community, and Celebration at MANIFESTival 2024
A groundbreaking event unlike any other, MANIFESTival is set to take place on October 19, 2024, at The Blue Leaf, McKinley Hill, Taguig City. This transformative event will bring together heart-centered leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers for a day filled with inspiration, purposeful connection, and practical strategies to align attendees with their greatest potential. Led by […]
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2025 Election Candidates Must Run Green Campaigns – EcoWaste Coalition
The EcoWaste Coalition has urged all 2025 election candidates to prioritize environmental sustainability throughout their campaigns. With over 500,000 candidates expected to file their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) from October 1 to 8, 2024, the group stressed the need for eco-friendly practices. “We appeal to all participating individuals, political parties, and party-list groups and their […]
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Cebu City Launches US and Europe-Grade 911 Emergency Response Center – First in Visayas
Cebu City has made history by becoming the first major city in the Visayas region to adopt Next Generation 911 (NG911) emergency response technology, a system widely used in the United States and Europe. This move positions the city as a leader in emergency management innovation in the southern Philippines. On September 30, 2024, Acting […]
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Filipino American History Month 2024: Celebrating Struggle, Resistance, Solidarity, and Resilience
October marks the celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), and for 2024, the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) has announced the theme: “Struggle, Resistance, Solidarity, and Resilience.” This year’s theme highlights the significant moments in Filipino American history where the community has faced systemic oppression and violence. Filipino Americans have shown struggle and […]
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PHLPost Announces 2024 Christmas Mailing Deadlines for Letters and Parcels
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has released its 2024 holiday mailing schedule to ensure that letters, greeting cards, and parcels are delivered on time this Christmas season. With the “Ber Months” in full swing, PHLPost urges Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and other senders to adhere to the following deadlines for both domestic and international shipments: […]
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Sinigang and Chicken Inasal Top TasteAtlas’ 100 Best Filipino Foods
TasteAtlas has revealed its Top 100 Filipino Foods, with Sinigang (sour soup) and Inasal na Manok (chargrilled chicken) sharing the top spot. These dishes received a 4.5-star rating from the food encyclopedia’s global audience. Sinigang, a flavorful sour soup made with tamarind, vegetables, and a choice of meats, and Inasal na Manok, a chargrilled chicken […]
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Philippine Events Mark 52nd Martial Law Anniversary: Remembering the Past, Defending Democracy
It is said that “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” In this spirit, Good News Pilipinas presents a list of events commemorating the Anniversary of the Declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines. We join the call for the Filipino nation to never forget and never again allow the shutting […]
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SM Expands #SMWasteFreeFuture Campaign with Waste Segregation Bins Nationwide
SM Retail is ramping up its sustainability efforts by installing waste segregation bins in 75 stores across the Philippines, as part of the #SMWasteFreeFuture campaign. This initiative highlights SM’s ongoing commitment to reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices. So far, 25 National Capital Region (NCR) stores have installed recycling bins, with plans to expand to […]
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Globe Prepares Network for Potential Impact of Typhoon ‘Gener’
Globe has begun preparations for the potential impact of Tropical Depression Gener, which is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon, bringing moderate to intense rains across Luzon this week. Gener intensified from a low-pressure area to a Tropical Depression early Monday morning, September 16, 2024, prompting state weather bureau PAGASA to raise storm warning signal […]
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Global Filipino Stories on Science, Art, and Technology at #PHTimeIsNow UC Berkeley
Now in its sixth year, PHTimeIsNow, the annual conference that connects Global Filipino Trailblazers will move from The Harvard Club of New York to CITRIS and the Banatao Institute headquarters at the University of California, Berkeley which was named to honor the valuable contributions of Dado and Maria Banatao and family. The academic building of […]
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Surge Launches First Virtual Assistant Training Center in Manila: Free Workshops This Week
Surge, the Philippines’ first and largest virtual assistant (VA) training agency, has expanded from its Mindanao base to Metro Manila, bringing seven years of experience in training freelancers for global opportunities and supporting entrepreneurs to achieve profitability. The new Surge Training Center – QC South will officially open this Saturday, September 14, 2024, at No. […]
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