Illac Diaz’s 100-Day Voyage of Light on the Peace Boat with the mission to light up communities around the world without electricity is now officially on the United Nations Calendar of activities and has reached its halfway mark. The Isang Litrong Liwanag (1LL) Liter of Light Foundation in the Philippines led by Diaz reported on […]
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Mayor of Zamboanga among the winners of World Mayor competition
Zamboanga City Mayor Maria Isabelle “Beng” Climaco is being awarded the 2018 World Mayor Prize World Mayor Commendation for her achievements as a female mayor and role model for career and young women, and men. Mayor Climaco made it to the Top 5 World’s Best Mayors list of the London-based City Mayors Foundation “in recognition […]
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Good News Pilipinas! TV Express: Bacolod’s Wala Usik Cafe Advocates Zero-Waste Lifestyle
Bacolod’s Wala Usik Cafe is earning attention for its advocacy of zero-waste lifestyle. The store’s practice of no wastage was recognized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The cafe owners hope their initiative helps customers make a lifestyle shift from throw-away to zero-waste. Watch the video for the full story. Like, Follow, Subscribe […]
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Filipino language and culture studies to be offered in Alberta, Canada schools
Canadians will soon have the opportunity to learn the Filipino language and culture through the new K-12 curriculum being developed in Alberta, Canada. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley made the announcement about the adding of Filipino to the 26 languages currently offered in Alberta schools. The inclusion of the Philippines’ language will be accessible as part […]
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Wonder Years’ Danica McKellar wears Oliver Tolentino on Red Dress Collection runway
Former child star Danica McKellar walked on the Red Dress Collection runway for the charity of American Heart Association wearing Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino’s gown. Known as “Winnie Cooper” on The Wonder Years the now 44-year-old McKellar posted on Instagram the dress she wore on the runway, along with her other selections from Oliver Tolentino, […]
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Naomi Tacuyan Underwood begins leadership of Asian American Journalists Association
Filipina immigrant Naomi Tacuyan Underwood has been installed as the new executive director of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA). The Filipina-American director of AAJA started her position on January 9. Prior to joining the journalists association, Tacuyan Underwood was with the Washington, D.C.-based Faith & Politics Institute, where she served as director of programs. She […]
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Philippine flag soars in Sapporo Snow Festival official art guides and posters in Japan
It is elating to know that the Philippine flag is included in the Sapporo Snow Festival 2019 which marks the 70th Anniversary of the famous and longest running snow festival in the world and Japan’s most popular and celebrated winter events. Also known as “Sapporo Yuki Matsuri” to the Japanese, “yuki” means “snow”, and “matsuri” […]
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Good News Pilipinas! TV Express: Rehabilitation to revive Manila Bay as key tourism destination
The initial phase of rehabilitation work on Manila Bay is reviving the world-renowned coastline as a key tourism destination for the Philippines. Thousands of volunteers took part in the January bay clean up drive, attracting tourists and even migratory birds to come back to the coastline famous for its Manila Bay Sunset. Watch the full […]
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Ireland to open Embassy in Manila to improve tourism and investments
The government of Ireland is planning to increase its footprint in Southeast Asia by opening an embassy in Manila in early 2020. Daniel Mulhall, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, disclosed this saying: “In the next 15 years, Ireland intends to be a much more significant international player. Our Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, has […]
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Good News Pilipinas! TV Express: Noel Guevara captures images of Polar Bears Conservation Efforts
Acclaimed Filipino underwater and conservation photographer Noel Guevara captures the current living conditions of polar bears in the Arctic for the world to understand the effects of climate change. Watch the full story on Good News Pilipinas! TV Express here Like, Follow, Subscribe to GoodNewsPilipinas.com social media, notifications, e-mail newsletters, and Good News Pilipinas! TV […]
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Around the World in 100 Days: Illac Diaz’s Liter of Light Voyage on the Peace Boat marks 1st month
Today marks one month since Illac Diaz and A Liter of Light (1LL) team went aboard the Peace Boat for their 100-day journey at sea around the world – dubbed the Voyage of Light – in a mission to light up remote communities using Filipino technology. Liter of Light solar lanterns, which first lit up […]
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Historical significance of Balangiga Bells return spotlighted in Washington
The historical impact of the return of Balangiga Bells to the Philippines in December 2018 was in the spotlight at a forum in Washington. The Forum on the Return of the Balangiga Bells held on January 22 highlighted the historical background of the bells, and recounted the dedicated efforts exerted by Filipinos and Americans alike […]
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