Ateneo alumna Shawntel Nicole Nieto is 1st Filipino recipient of Diana Award
Former Ateneo Lady Eagle badminton player Shawntel Nicole Martinez Nieto has made history as the first-ever Filipino recipient of the Diana Award, the most prestigious accolade given to young people in honor of the Princess of Wales for outstanding social work and humanitarian efforts.
7 Filipino Radio DJs Famous for Good Vibes and Love Advice
Filipino radio jocks are known to freely give love advice on radio, and the good vibes give audiences a taste of how Filipinos love...
Filipino professor Jonathan Ong named Carnegie Fellow for Philippine troll disinformation research
Filipino professor Jonathan Corpus Ong has been named a 2022 Andrew Carnegie Fellow by the Carnegie Corporation of New York for his research focused on troll farms and disinformation campaigns on the internet.
Guide to Filipino Saints, Blesseds, Servants of God
Religion is the cornerstone of faith for most Filipinos as the Philippines remains the third-largest Catholic population in the world with 80 percent of...
Tricycle Driver’s Son Defies Odds: Filipino Student Julian Martir Accepted to 30 US &...
In an astonishing display of determination and hard work, 20-year-old Julian Martir, the son of a tricycle driver and a vendor from Negros, Philippines, has been accepted into 30 prestigious universities in the United States, amassing a total of almost $2 million in scholarships. Julian's achievements have stunned and inspired many, as his family has struggled to make ends meet, with Julian being the youngest among four siblings.
Filipino pageant coach helped Miss Universe Thailand win crown
The winner of the Miss Universe Thailand (MUT) 2022 pageant, set to represent the country in the international competition later this year, was trained by a Filipino pageant coach.
Filipino Nobel winner Maria Ressa appointed to UN Internet Governance Forum
Filipino Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa has been appointed to serve on the United Nations' inaugural Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Leadership Panel.
Gasoline boy-factory worker finally graduates with architecture degree after 8 years
A former gasoline station attendant and factory worker finally graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture after working hard to support his studies for over eight years.
Taho street vendor “Mang Boyong” gives up income to feed checkpoint personnel
Mang Boyong, a street food vendor selling Taho, has given up his daily income and chose to give away the popular Filipino snack to feed checkpoint personnel along the Valenzuela-Meycauayan Bulacan boundary.
66-year-old Nanay Josie graduates from high school, pursues college degree
A 66-year-old senior citizen from Catarman, Northern Samar, believes there's still time to pursue her dreams after graduating from senior high school with honors.
Shane Tormes overcomes odds to win Philippines’ 1st Miss Global crown in Indonesia
Shane Quintana Tormes has made history by winning the Philippines’ first Miss Global crown in Indonesia - finally overcoming odds and personal tragedies to eventually see the results of her persistence.
Filipina Giselle Sanchez crowned 2020 Noble Queen of the Universe International
Filipina celebrity Giselle Sanchez has been crowned "Noble Queen of the Universe International" in the second edition of the advocacy-driven worldwide pageant for family-oriented women.