Miss Philippines Alexie Caimoso Brooks has made the country proud by winning Miss Eco International 2025 in Egypt. The athlete, model, and beauty queen from Iloilo outshone other candidates from around the world and successfully clinched the crown during the grand coronation held on April 20 (Philippine Time) at the Hilton Green Plaza in Alexandria. […]
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Iloilo’s Sharon Idone Wins Miss Summit International 2024, Honors Italian and Filipino Heritage
Filipino-Italian model-actress Sharon Idone of Iloilo has won the Miss Summit International 2024 pageant, bringing honor to both of her parents’ heritage. The 23-year-old animal welfare advocate, who represented Italy in honor of her late Italian father, bested 34 other candidates from different countries under the “Miss Category” (18-29 years old). She was eventually hailed […]
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More than Just a Walk in the Park: See How Iloilo City is Uplifting Biodiversity and Community through These Trailblazing Tree Parks
What does good governance mean to Filipinos? Netizen May Hermosisima shared with Good News Pilipinas that positive leadership is about “safeguarding the country’s natural resources… [to] allay the effects of global warming and climate change”.
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Iloilo City Shines on Global Stage at UN’s Bridge for Cities Forum, Spearheading Climate Initiatives
Iloilo City shared its pioneering climate initiatives on the world stage as the lone Philippine city invited to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s Bridge for Cities forum. From biker-friendly lanes to green urban spaces, Iloilo displayed how it is paving the way for a sustainable city lifestyle. This momentous participation not only places Iloilo on the international map for climate action but also serves as a proud testament to the city’s commitment to sustainable urban living.
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How This Renewable Energy Project in Iloilo City is Good for the Environment and Ilonggos’ Wallets
Residents of Iloilo City now have the opportunity to cut down on their electricity expenses with the increased availability of renewable energy (RE) in the area.
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Gandang Ilongga: Iloilo beauty, anti-acne products developed by DOST Balik Scientists
Iloilo skin and beauty product innovations are being developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Balik Scientists Program working with a local university and pharmaceutical company to create high-quality, safe, effective, and affordable dermatological innovations.
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Fil-British Beabadoobee showcases Iloilo in ‘Glue Song’ music video
Filipino-British singer-songwriter Beabadoobee is showcasing the beauty of her hometown Iloilo, Philippines, in the official music video of her new song, “Glue Song”.
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Filipino scientist returns to Ph service, discovers compounds for new antibiotics
An overseas-based scientist who returned to serve in the Philippines has made headway in drug discovery and development in the country after isolating antimicrobial compounds to be used in formulating new antibiotics, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) reported today.
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Iloilo, Mandaue, Naga named Philippines’ top 3 most bike-friendly cities
Iloilo, Mandaue, and Naga emerged as the top three most bicycle-friendly cities in the Philippines in the nationwide leg of the Mobility Awards which honors establishments, cities, and individuals paving the way for better urban mobility in the country.
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Olympics Results: Filipina boxer Irish Magno advances to next round
Tokyo Olympics July 25, 2021 Results for the Philippines: Filipina boxer Irish Magno advances to the next round as two other Filipino athletes, Cris Nievarez and Jason Valdez, bowed out of medal contention.
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Iloilo’s Chris Hurich scores Asia Skateboarding Awards’ Fast Feet nomination
Iloilo’s Christopher “Ping” Hurich has scored a nomination from the Asia Skateboarding Awards for Fast Feet, a category that looks at the precision in speed and space used by the feet to execute multiple tricks.
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UP Visayas lends expertise to Iloilo province for flood risk reduction, resilience
The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) has signed a resolution to partner with the Iloilo government in the implementation of strategies for flood risk reduction and resilience in the province.
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