Filipino food brand Jollibee has opened its first-ever store in the heart of New York Times Square, marking an important milestone in the homegrown restaurant chain’s international expansion plan.
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WATCH: 1st-ever Jose Rizal Virtual Walking Tour Madrid guided by University of the Philippines historian
The first-ever Jose Rizal Virtual Walking Tour Madrid written and narrated by University of the Philippines (UP) historian Dr. Ros Costelo, produced by the Philippine Embassy in Spain under the leadership of Amb. Philippe Jones Lhuillier and the Philippines’ National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), is now available for viewing after being launched on March 6, 2021.
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WATCH: Pope Francis celebrates 1st-ever Simbang Gabi in the Vatican
Pope Francis marked a milestone for the Filipino Catholic community as he celebrated the Vatican’s first-ever Papal-led “Simbang Gabi (Dawn/Night Novena Mass)” on Sunday. The Filipino Catholic community in Rome experienced the historic celebration of the Simbang Gabi Papal mass on December 15 in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The Simbang Gabi Novena Mass began […]
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Pope Francis to celebrate Simbang Gabi at St. Peter’s Basilica, the 1st-ever by a Pontiff
Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, will celebrate the first of the nine-day traditional Simbang Gabi Masses for the Filipino community on December 15 (Sunday) at the St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) announced on December 6 that the first-ever Misa de Gallo mass celebrated […]
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Malditas score 1st-ever Final 4 in AFF Women’s Football Championship
The Malditas, a.k.a. the Philippine Women’s National Football Team (PWNFT), scored their historic first-ever appearance in the Final 4 of the 2019 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Women’s Championship. The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) media release today confirmed the inclusion of the Filipina footballers in the semi-finals after outclassing Singapore, 4-0, in their match held Friday, […]
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Japan’s Tamiya launches 1st ever Jeepney model kit
Japan’s Tamiya launched its first ever Jeepney model kit at the Mini 4WD Asia Challenge 2019 held in Manila. The famous Japanese toymaker immortalized the Philippine iconic transport vehicle in a Mini 4-wheel drive model kit. SEE: Philippine jeepney featured by Hollywood The Tamiya Jeepney toy named “Dyipne” was seen by the public at the […]
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De La Salle University campus cat Archer is 1st ever pet animal to graduate from a top school
Archer the cat was feted in graduation ceremonies prepared by De La Salle University Professors for the Upliftment of Society’s Animals (DLSU PUSA) as a sendoff to the animal mascot who is moving to a new home. DLSU PUSA, the organization under the Office of the Vice President for Lasallian Mission that cares mainly for […]
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Anne Curtis’ Aurora gets 1st ever Filipino film premiere attended by Dubai diplomatic corps
The Filipino film “Aurora” starring Anne Curtis was given a red carpet welcome in Dubai, the first time a Filipino film premiere was attended by the Dubai diplomatic and consular corps. Aurora, the Metro Manila Film Fest 2018 2nd Best Picture, was feted by the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai with the aim to spread […]
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