The Philippines’ billiards champion, Rubilen Amit, clinched consecutive titles in Las Vegas, showcasing her dominance on the international stage. The 43-year-old Filipina billiards star defeated Kristina Tkach of Russia in the Women’s Challenge of Champions—a showdown between the 9-ball and 10-ball champions of 2024—held on February 28, securing the $15,000 cash prize. Amit dominated the […]
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Filipina special ed teacher Ella Nava wins U.S. Heart of Education Award
Filipina teacher Ma. Ismela “Ella” Nava has won a Heart of Education award for her work in special education in the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
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JUST IN: Filipino-Americans Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars, H.E.R. win Grammys
Filipino-American artists Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars, and H.E.R. have bagged major wins at the 64th annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, U.S.A.
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Philippines’ Nica Zosa crowned Miss Summit International in Las Vegas
The Philippines’ beauty pageant bet, Nica Zosa, has proudly raised the country’s flag on American soil by winning the Miss Summit International 2022 pageant.
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Jessica Rayne Tijam wins 4 Silvers in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Los Angeles and Las Vegas
Teen gymnast Jessica Rayne Tijam started the year 2020 with a bang as she nabbed four silvers from two international rhythmic gymnastics competitions in the United States – and she is poised to soar even higher.
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Puerto Princesa’s Eco-Artist JC Enon wins iCARES Earth Hero Award in Las Vegas
Puerto Princesa’s Eco-Artist JC Jandro Enon has been named an iCARES Earth Hero Awardee by the 2019 interEdx Center for Advanced Research on Energy and Sustainability (iCARES) and The World Education Summit on Sustainability and Transformation. JC Enon’s Moto In Can miniature creations made out of used aluminum cans were cited by iCARES and the […]
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Manny Pacquiao triumphs for Filipinos, bags WBA Welterweight Super Championship
Manny Pacquiao again raised the Filipino flag in international boxing today after winning the unified World Boxing Association (WBA) Welterweight Super Championship title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The 40-year-old Pacquiao reigned supreme as he outscored the younger 30-year-old Keith Thurman who suffered the first loss in his boxing career in […]
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Philippines’ Shiela DeForest crowned Mrs. Eco International 2019 in Las Vegas
Mrs. Eco Philippines Shiela DeForest raised the Philippine flag in Las Vegas and won the Mrs. Eco International 2019 crown. The former public affairs officer of the British Embassy in Manila emerged as the winner among 8 division candidates from all over the world and was hailed as the pageant’s first Mrs. Eco International title […]
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Manny Pacquiao defends world boxing title, wins 61st fight
Filipino international boxing legend Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao successfully defended his WBA Welterweight crown during the 61st ring fight of his career. The 40-year-old Pacquiao was in great fighting form as he outpunched, outlanded, and clearly outclassed his challenger, the 29-year-old American Adrien Broner, securing a unanimous decision – 117-111, 116-112, 116-112 – in the 12-round […]
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Michael Cinco creation worn by Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere
Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere passed on her crown wearing a stunning gown by Dubai-based Filipino designer Michael Cinco. Mittenaere looked stunning in what Cinco described as a “scarlet red ombre couture gown in full Swarovski crystals” as she handed over the title to Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa during the Miss Universe 2017 coronation […]
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