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Filipino Designer Kenneth Cobonpue Honored as First Asian Pratt Legend
Kenneth Cobonpue, a globally renowned Filipino furniture designer, has been honored as the first Asian Pratt Legend. Cobonpue, a Pratt Institute alum with summa cum laude honors in 1991, was recognized for his significant impact on the world of furniture and design.
How Did Ernest John Obiena Defy Gravity and Vault into the Elite 6-Metre Club?...
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to literally reach new heights? Ernest John "EJ" Obiena, the 27-year-old Filipino Olympian, can now answer this question with first-hand experience. He has become the latest member of the pole vault six-metre club – an exclusive group of athletes worldwide that have managed to scale one of the most elusive barriers in elite athletics. But what makes Obiena's feat particularly notable?