University of the Philippines (UP) Anthropology alumnus Dr. Stephen Acabado has been appointed the new Director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) International Institute.
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Glaiza de Castro sings for Banaue, Palawan, Vigan heritage preservation in GMA’s “Pamana”
Award-winning Filipino singer and actress Glaiza de Castro is calling for the preservation of Banaue Rice Terraces, Puerto Princesa Underground River, and Vigan City through the song “Pamana.” The Filipino celebrity made her call through the song which she recorded as the theme of “Pamana: Saving our Heritage” – a travel documentary of GMA News […]
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Avengers: Endgame features Filipino bahay kubo, Banaue Rice Terraces
Marvel Studio’s blockbuster hit Avengers: Endgame has shown its worldwide audience scenes featuring a Filipino traditional house “bahay kubo” at the Banaue Rice Terraces, a travel destination and the Philippines’ 8th wonder of the world. The scene can be found in the first appearance of the future Thanos after he erased half of the universe’s […]
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GNP Yearender: 10 Best Filipino Pride Icons of 2018
The Filipino pride is nourished by stories of inspiration, triumphs, and positive action. The people’s positivity and determination to rise above challenges is iconic. The year started off with a record high 96% of Filipinos welcoming 2018 with hope, based on the Social Weather Stations (SWS) yearend 2017 survey. The positive disposition was confirmed by […]
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Fil-Am actors star in Marvel’s box-office hit Avengers: Infinity War
Filipino Marvel fans have three reasons to go and watch the latest franchise in the Marvel cinematic universe, “Avengers: Infinity War.”
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Banaue Rice Terraces featured in Avengers: Infinity War
Filipino viewers at the first screening of the much-awaited movie – Avengers: Infinity War -received a surprise treat when what seemed to be the Philippine’s own Banaue Rice Terraces made an appearance in a crucial part of the film.
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Banaue Rice Terraces access now faster via Clark
Access to Banaue Rice Terraces, an “8th Wonder of the World”, has been made faster with the opening of flights linking Bagabag Airport in Nueva Viscaya
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