A Filipino wood carver who hails from Paete, Laguna – the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines – emerged with the top prizes in an international ice carving competition in France, earning him the moniker, King of Ice Sculptors. Now a sculptor and kitchen artist in France, Rogel Cabisidan bagged the jury’s prize in the 28th […]
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Pinoy-French goalkeeper Alphonse Areola & France win World Cup in Russia
France the 2018 FIFA World Cup champions has a goalkeeper of Filipino descent.
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Filipino sharp shooters win Gold in Shotgun World Championships in France
The Philippine Practical Shooting Association’s shotgun team won two gold medals in the IPSC Shotgun World Shooting Championship at the Centre National-Tir Sportif in Chateauroux, France.
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David Carlos bags Bronze Medal in 2018 FIBA 3×3 Slam Dunk Contest
David Carlos won the bronze medal in the recently concluded FIBA 3×3 World Cup slam dunk contest at the Philippine Arena.
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French volunteer falls in love with the Philippines
Julie Saurat has always been passionate about volunteering for NGOs. That’s why when an opportunity to work for a foundation in the Philippines presented itself, it didn’t take long for her to say yes. “I thought right away: ‘This is exactly what I was looking for!’” she said. After a four-year stint in France, the […]
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Two Filipino films bag Top Prizes in France and Rotterdam filmfests
Filipino films continue to make headlines at International Film Festivals. “Bagahe” (which literally means “baggage” in Tagalog), a film about a Filipino domestic worker won the top prize at the 2018 Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema in France. Directed by Zig Madamba Dulay, won the Golden Cycle Rickshaw award for Best Fiction Film. […]
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Pinay 12-year old is international tennis champ in France
A Young Filipina Warrior Princess has made history on the international tennis courts. Alex Eala, the unseeded Filipina tennis wonder won the Les Petits As-Le Mondial Lacoste Girls Singles Championship Match in Tarbes, France. The 12-year old Alex beat the tournament’s 7th seed Czech player L. Noskova in three-thrilling sets 5-7, 6-3, 7-6. The Asian […]
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Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters arrives in Manila to promote the Philippines
South African beauty Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, Miss Universe 2017 is in the country to show the world why “Its More Fun in the Philippines.” She’s here to take part in the Department of Tourism’s four-day Miss Universe 2017 Winners Tour. Nel-Peters brought along last year’s winner, Iris Mittenaere. She rejoined her fellow candidates who arrived earlier, […]
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Tennis phenom Alex Eala wins 5 doubles titles in Europe
Young Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala won 5 doubles titles with an incredible 25 match winning streak in the Young Stars Tournaments
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PH one of the world’s best to raise a family for expats
An international survey ranked the Philippines among the best countries to raise a family for expatriates in 2015.
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Nora, Brillante Mendoza film bags Cannes special award
Filipino advocacy film “Taklub” bagged a special citation award at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival held in France.
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PUP students in Go Green Finals in Paris
Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) engineering students John Paul Santos and Christian Sta. Romana will be flying to Paris
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