Pia Wurtzbach hailed Xpedition’s Woman of the Year
Filipina Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach has been hailed "Woman of the Year" during Xpedition magazine's Annual Gala Awards (XAGA) 2020 in Dubai, giving the Philippines back-to-back wins.
Journalist Maria Ressa named in Bloomberg 50 List of Most Influential Icons
Filipino journalist Maria Ressa made it to the Bloomberg 50 List of Most Influential Icons who define the year 2020.
These 6 Filipina celebrity influencers are in Forbes Asia’s 100 Digital Stars 2020
Filipina celebrity influencers Marian Rivera, Angel Locsin, Anne Curtis, Kathryn Bernardo, Kim Chiu, and Sarah Geronimo have been named among Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars for the year 2020.
Filipino social innovator Illac Diaz of Liter of Light named Visionary of the Year
Filipino social innovator Illac Diaz of the Liter of Light Foundation has been named the PropertyGuru Tech Innovation Award's Visionary of the Year for his game-changing works.
These Filipino gallerists, artists belong to ArtReview’s Power 100
Filipino gallerists Isa Lorenzo and Rachel Rillo of Silverlens Manila and an artist collective - Green Papaya Art Projects (GPAP) - made it to the 2020 ArtReview's Power 100 list of the world's most influential people in the contemporary art world.
Rodelia Villar is 1st Pinay Lion Rock People’s Choice winner in Hong Kong Awards
Filipino Rodelia Pedro Villar is the first Filipino recipient of the Lion Rock People’s Choice Award in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
Apl.De.Ap’s Pinoy Adobo at HiFi Kitchen raises funds for typhoon relief
Los Angeles' HiFi Kitchen has teamed up with the non-profit Apl.De.Ap Foundation to feature the Filipino-American singer's family adobo recipe in a fundraising event benefiting typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines.
Heart Evangelista helps end stigma on mental health in Global Town Hall 2020
Heart Evangelista shared her own experiences during the international conference Global Town Hall 2020 to raise awareness and help end the stigma surrounding mental health.
Roxie Baeyens dons Philippine legend national costume for Miss Earth tilt
The Philippines’ bet, Roxanne “Roxie” Baeyens of Baguio City, showcased the Filipino ingenuity in her national costume at the Miss Earth 2020 Asia and Oceania group's competition.
UP Resilience Institute’s Mahar Lagmay named Start Network Change Maker
University of the Philippines professor Alfredo Mahar Lagmay, executive director of the UP Resilience Institute and the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (UP-NOAH), has been named a Start Network Change Maker for advocating science-based disaster management.
Bulacan’s Rowena Sasuluya wins People’s Choice, 4th runner-up in Miss Globe in Albania
The Philippines’ bet, Rowena Lucero Sasuluya of Guiguinto, Bulacan has won 4th Runner-up in the recently concluded Miss Globe pageant held in Tirana, Albania.
Filipino Rozette Rago in America’s The 30 Photographers List of talents to watch
Filipino photographer Rozette Rago has been hailed as one of the 30 emerging talents to watch in the 2020 edition of America's 'The 30 Photographers List.'
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Batangas City is home to world’s tallest Virgin Mary statue
The world's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is rising at Montemaria on the southernmost tip of Batangas Bay in Batangas City.
The 322-ft. (98.15...
