Gilas Pilipinas delivered a golden finish for Philippine basketball at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, as the women’s and men’s national teams both captured gold medals in their respective basketball finals on December 19 at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The championship day opened with the Gilas Pilipinas Women reclaiming the SEA Games basketball title, […]
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Philippines’ Kenneth Marcelino Shines as Mister Cosmopolitan First Runner-up in Thailand
Mister Philippines Kenneth Marcelino has made the nation proud—especially the Filipino pageant community—by raising the country’s flag in Thailand after winning 1st Runner-up at Mister Cosmopolitan 2025. With his strong showing in both the preliminary and final competitions, the 24-year-old model and make-up artist from Laguna shone on stage and ultimately secured the runner-up title […]
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Philippines’ CJ Opiaza Shines as New Miss Grand International
The Philippines’ Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza made history as the first Filipina to be crowned Miss Grand International (MGI), elevated from her previous position as first runner-up. Celebrate more Filipina beauty and grace on the world stage in this story of CJ Opiaza’s 2024 Miss Grand International runner-up finish. The 26-year-old model, pasarela coach, and beauty queen […]
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LPU-Batangas Wins 2 Gold, 8 Silver Medals at World Scholar’s Cup Bangkok, Qualify for Yale Tournament
Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas (LPU-Batangas) Senior High School students brought home 2 gold and 8 silver medals from the World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) Bangkok II Global Round, securing a spot at the prestigious 2024 Tournament of Champions (TOC) at Yale University. Lycean students Ann Margaret Lumanglas (G11 STEM-Engineering), Shan Allen Kristoffer Beron (G12 […]
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Team Philippines Triumphs at Teen Star International in Thailand
Team Philippines undeniably shined on the global stage as the country’s representatives won various honors in Thailand’s recently concluded Teen Star International pageant. The three Filipino teens, Meissy Allaine Hernandez, Angelo Mark Sanchez, and Angeline Manait, secured placements and bagged numerous awards during the finals night held last July 14, 2024, in Bangkok. Meissy Allaine […]
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Philippines’ Yulo siblings win gold at Gymnastics Stars Championships Thailand
Siblings Elaiza and Karl Yulo won a total of 10 medals including 5 gold in their respective events at the JRC Gymnastics Stars Championships in Thailand, holding their own ground as the younger siblings of Filipino World Champion gymnast, Carlos Yulo.
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Albay’s 9yo chess prodigy Bince Operiano wins 4 medals in East Asia Youth tilt
Albay chess prodigy Bince Rafael Operiano has returned to the Philippines victorious with a trophy, gold, silver, and two bronze medals from the 6th East Asia Youth Chess Championship in Thailand.
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Philippines’ Samantha Bernardo wins 1st Runner up at Miss Grand International
The Philippines’ Samantha Bernardo has ended the country’s title drought at the Miss Grand International after winning first runner-up in the 2021 edition of the beauty pageant.
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Philippines’ Samantha Bernardo soars in eagle-inspired national costume in Thailand
Miss Grand Philippines 2020 Samantha Bernardo has made the Filipino nation proud after showcasing local talent and creativity in her Philippine eagle-inspired national costume in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Palawan’s Samantha Bernardo reps Philippines in Miss Grand International in Thailand
Binibining Pilipinas 2020/2021 candidate Samantha Bernardo of Palawan has earned the privilege to represent the Philippines in the 8th edition of the Miss Grand International (MGI) pageant in Bangkok in March.
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Filipino authors Bien Lumbera, Ricardo de Ungria, Kristian Cordero awarded Southeast Asian Write prize in Thailand
Esteemed Filipino writers Bienvenido Lumbera, Kristian Cordero, and Ricardo de Ungria have been awarded the prestigious Southeast Asian Write (S.E.A. Write) prize in Bangkok, Thailand. The multi-awarded Filipino authors were given their awards in joint ceremonies held on November 25, 2019, at the Royal Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. Bienvenido Lumbera received the S.E.A Write Award […]
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11-year-old Batangas chess prodigy Rocky Romero is newest Pinoy FIDE Master
Batangueno 11-year-old chess prodigy Rocky Romero is the country’s newest FIDE master. Gladimir Chester “Rocky” Falconit Romero, who hails from Tanauan City, earned the FIDE Master (FM) title during the 4th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship held in Bangkok, Thailand on August 9. A report by Marlon Bernardino identified the grade six pupil of Mabini […]
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