The University of the Philippines (UP) has kept its first place ranking in the UniRank listing of the most popular universities in the Philippines, followed by the Ateneo de Manila University at 2nd place. UniRank’s 2019 Philippine University Ranking covers 229 recognized Philippine higher-education institutions meeting the following uniRank selection criteria: being chartered, licensed and/or […]
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CBS producer of “The World’s Best” Alison Holloway thrilled with Filipino talent
Alison Holloway, producer of “The World’s Best,” praised the Filipinos involved in the first season of the newest CBS talent show. Holloway revealed how she found the young trio of the TNT Boys which earned a near perfect score and praises from the Hollywood trio and the Wall of the World judges during the season […]
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Catriona Gray set to come home to the Philippines on February 21st
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtXbFbCHKAs/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading Binibining Pilipinas Charities has announced the Homecoming schedule for Miss Universe Catriona Gray on February 21 and 23. In an Instagram post in early February, Bb Pilipinas announced: “Look who is coming home! A Homecoming fit for a Queen!” The schedule for the Filipina Miss Universe in the Philippines are: February 21 – Pasay/Manila/Makati […]
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Wonder Years’ Danica McKellar wears Oliver Tolentino on Red Dress Collection runway
Former child star Danica McKellar walked on the Red Dress Collection runway for the charity of American Heart Association wearing Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino’s gown. Known as “Winnie Cooper” on The Wonder Years the now 44-year-old McKellar posted on Instagram the dress she wore on the runway, along with her other selections from Oliver Tolentino, […]
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Alden Richards says there’s no place like his hometown of Laguna
Filipino actor and ‘Pambansang Bae’ Alden Richards expressed his love for his hometown, Laguna. As one of the country’s biggest stars, Richard Reyes Faulkerson, Jr. popular known as Alden Richards amplified his love for his hometown by gracing debut issue of Lifestyle Laguna. In the interview with the Laguna magazine, the 27-year-old actor said although […]
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Miss Global winner Sophia Ng looks up to Filipina Miss Universe Catriona Gray
The newly-crowned Miss Global Sophia Ng from Hong Kong won her title after answering the pageant question about beauty queen role models saying, she looked up to Filipina Miss Universe Catriona Gray. The Hong Kong beauty queen praised Gray’s winning the Philippines’ 4th Miss Universe title on a platform of advocacy for children’s education. In […]
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State of the Art 3D printing facilities rising in PH
Two state-of-the-art research facilities in innovative 3D printing is rising in the Philippines with the leadership of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The Philippines’ first Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) aspires to be the country’s leading research center in innovative Additive Manufacturing, more popularly known as 3D printing, technologies, processes, and materials. Additive Manufacturing […]
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Fil-Am singer-songwriter H.E.R bags 2 Grammy Awards
Filipino-American R&B singer and songwriter H.E.R. today bagged two Grammys from the Recording Academy in Hollywood. H.E.R. was given a record number of 5 nominations from the 61st Grammys held on February 10 (February 11 Philippine Time). The multi-instrumentalist bested other seasoned musicians Toni Braxton, The Carters, Lalah Hathaway and PJ Mortonin to win the […]
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Naomi Tacuyan Underwood begins leadership of Asian American Journalists Association
Filipina immigrant Naomi Tacuyan Underwood has been installed as the new executive director of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA). The Filipina-American director of AAJA started her position on January 9. Prior to joining the journalists association, Tacuyan Underwood was with the Washington, D.C.-based Faith & Politics Institute, where she served as director of programs. She […]
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Asian Journal recommends 5 books by Fil-Am Authors
Good news for Filipino book lovers! Asian Journal has released a list of recommended books authored by Filipino-American writers. In the list is a variety of great reads from historical fiction, children’s books to several cook books with a twist. 1. “Insurrecto” by Gina Apostol is a story about two women, American filmmaker Chiara Brasi […]
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Pinoy acts star on Asia’s Got Talent new season premiere
Filipino class acts once again earned both judges’ and audience adoration on Asia’s Got Talent (AGT), receiving 3 yesses and standing ovations. AGT’s 3rd season premiere aired on television on February 7 had 4 Filipino acts – a dance group from Sampaloc, a sister duet, a father and daughter cheer dancing routine, and a comedian […]
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Avatar’s Dante Basco to develop Philippine youth culture web comics into feature film
Dante Basco, the Filipino-American voice actor behind the characters of “Zuko” in “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” and “Rufio” in Steven Spielberg’s “Hook,” is now venturing into developing a feature film based on Filipino youth culture. Basco, reputed to be the first Filipino-American actor to make it to Hollywood, was the featured guest in ToyConPh 2018. […]
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