Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach again created history with her passing-of-the-crown moment immortalized through a Madam Tussaud’s wax figure – the first time a Filipino entered the House of Madame Tussaud’s. Pia Wurztbach, who won the Miss Universe crown in Las Vegas in a heart-stopping and dramatic moment, unveiled her wax replica in Manila on […]
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Kenneth Cobonpue showcases Philippines’ best in prestigious Berlin trade show
Award-winning Filipino designer Kenneth Cobonpue marked another milestone as the designer of the Philippine booth at the world’s leading travel trade show, Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin. Cobonpue, who had previously collaborated with Disney for a Star Wars furniture collection, created the Philippines booth set on 4 individual stands inspired by the sea, mountain, city, and […]
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Catriona Gray shines in native T’nalak skirt and modernized barong in Toronto event
Miss Universe Catriona Gray once again showcased Filipino local art in her fashion by wearing a T’nalak skirt and modernized barong in a fundraising event for Filipino children held in Canada. Gray attended the Toronto charity dinner and helped raise $6,000 for Bantay Bata – an organization founded by Gina Lopez that caters to the […]
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Good News Pilipinas showcases BaraBara font to support It’s More Fun in the Philippines campaign
GoodNewsPilipinas.com, the go-to site for news and information about the good in Filipinos and the Philippines, on March 20 modified the website’s headline font into the BaraBara font created by the Department of Tourism (DOT) for the refreshed It’s More Fun in the Philippines campaign. The DOT’s BaraBara font was inspired by the Pinoy signages […]
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Woven by Samar women artisans collaborate with Global fashion brand Charles & Keith
Global fashion brand Charles & Keith are collaborating with Woven Philippines in a new collection of handwoven bags made by women artisans from Basey, Samar. The Charles & Keith and Woven special capsule collection was introduced to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, and “aims to eradicate and reduce gender discrimination, inequality, and violence.” […]
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Trip Advisor’s Top 25 Best Destinations Asia recommends Panay Island in Visayas
The Philippines’ Panay Island in the Visayas is on the Top 25 Best Destinations Asia recommended by Trip Advisor’s Travelers Choice Awards. The only Philippine destination in the Top 25 Best Destinations Asia of the 2018 Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Awards was ranked No. 20 based on reviews and votes of travelers. Panay Island consists […]
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German YouTuber Tobi Krick records beauty of his Philippine experience
German national Tobi Krick, a vlogger on YouTube, did not originally intend to come to the Philippines but his videos clearly show he eventually grew to love the country and its people. In fact, even after Krick left the country he continues to create videos about the Philippines and Filipinos. Krick was supposed to be […]
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Catriona Gray crowns Puteri Indonesia, advocates women empowerment and positivity
Reigning Miss Universe Catriona Gray marked International Women’s Day by crowning the new queen of Puteri Indonesia 2019 and afterwards talking to the Indonesian beauties about women empowerment and positivity. Gray attended the March 8 beauty pageant and crowned the winner of Puteri Indonesia – the national beauty pageant that sends representatives to Miss Universe, […]
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Top 2 finish for Joyce Pilarsky’s Balangiga Bells-inspired collection at Britain’s Top Designer Awards
Award-winning international fashion and jewelry designer Joyce Pilarsky presented a collection inspired from the historical Balangiga Bells in the Philippines and emerged with the Top 2 award at the prestigious Britain’s Top Designer Awards. The Filipino fashion artist vied against 9 designers who presented their collections in front of industry judges – celebrity and fashion […]
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Conde Nast Traveler lists El Nido among world’s best island beaches
El Nido in Palawan, Philippines has been ranked Top 5 in the latest edition of Conde Nast Traveler’s (CNT) “The 24 Best Island Beaches in the World.” El Nido, one of the “Best Resorts of the World” in the 2018 edition of Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards, is a haven of white sand, stunning […]
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Ifugao fabrics, women weavers of Kandama Collective conquer Eiffel Tower’s Paris Fashion Week
Kandama Collective paid homage to Filipino art and culture by showcasing Ifugao fabrics on the runways of Paris Fashion Week held on March 1 at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The Filipino enterprise launched its Fiesta Filipiniana collection of streetwear, modern gowns and suits infused with Ifugao fabrics as part of their social campaign […]
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Boracay, El Nido’s Nacpan & Las Cabanas Beaches in TripAdvisor Asia’s Best List
World-class Philippine beaches in Boracay, Nacpan, and Las Cabanas have been chosen among Asia’s best by travel reviewers on Trip Advisor Asia. The 2019 Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice of the Top 25 Beaches in Asia of the popular travel and booking site again recommended White Beach in Boracay at #9. “Calm, warm waters, gently sloping […]
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