Filipino-British actor and singer Christine Allado is all set to star in the London stagings of two of the world’s most beloved musicals, Cinderella and The Prince of Egypt. Christine Allado will headline Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Tony Award-winning musical’s “CInderella In Concert” that is set to have its United Kingdom premiere run on October 20 […]
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Filipino cyclist Irish Valenzuela wins Team Gold at London’s Brands Hatch Circuit
London-based Filipino cyclist Irish Valenzuela emerged with two victories at the Revolve 24 endurance cycling event, finishing as 2nd fastest rider overall and winning gold with his 4-member team. Irish Valenzuela’s excellent performance at the Brands Hatch Circuit on September 14-15 in London, England marked his debut in endurance professional racing. The only Asian in […]
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Bohol’s Dalareich tableya, Davao’s Auro cacao win Gold in London’s Academy of Chocolate Awards
The Philippines’ Dalareich tableya from Bohol and Auro cacao from Davao jointly won the Gold at the 2019 Academy of Chocolate Awards in London – marking the first time local chocolate producers were given the top prize at the international awards. The prestigious Academy of Chocolate Awards gave the Dalareich 100% Pure Unsweetened Chocolate […]
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London’s Victoria & Albert Museum to exhibit Mindanao traditional clothes of Davao designers
The Davao Fashion Design Council (DFDC) has been invited to produce Mindanaon traditional clothes for the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Davao designers under the leadership of DFDC President Dodjie L. Batu were asked by the British Council to supply traditional garments from indigenous tribes of Mindanao as an addition to the museum’s Philippine […]
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Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream wins UK’s Best Chopsticks Award
London’s first Filipino ice cream parlor, Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream, won the Best Sweet Treat Award from The Golden Chopsticks Awards (GCA) in London. The iconic Pinoy dirty ice cream being enjoyed by Londoners in Camden Town bested 3 other finalists in the GCAs that celebrate the enormous contribution of Oriental cuisine to the UK […]
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Romulo Cafe London shortlisted for Golden Chopsticks Awards 2019
Filipino-owned Romulo Cafe London has been shortlisted for the Golden Chopsticks Awards (GCA) in the United Kingdom. Golden Chopsticks Awards, which is now on its second year, celebrates Asian food and recognizes the excellence and contribution of Oriental cuisine in UK’s food landscape. Romulo Cafe London is named after Carlos P. Romulo – the country’s […]
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Elaine Castillo’s debut novel about Filipinos in America earns rave review in London
Filipino author Elaine Castillo’s debut novel about Filipino migrants living in America has earned a rave review from London’s The Guardian which described it as a “blazingly fearless debut novel.” “America Is Not the Heart,” recently recommended by Asian Journal as one of the top 5 Fil-Am books, is the story about Hero – a […]
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Janice Lao is 1st Filipino & Asian to win the Edie award, the Oscars for Global Sustainability
Global Filipino leader Janice Lao has received the Edie’s Sustainability Leader of the Year – considered the Oscars for Global sustainability – the first Filipino and Asian to win the prestigious award. Lao, Director of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability for The Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels, was awarded in London on February 6 along with other […]
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Filipino novelist Gina Apostol helps Southeast Asian writers in London
Award-winning Filipino novelist Gina Apostol is helping other Southeast Asian writers based in London. Apostol conducted a masterclass for SULAT, a platform launched by the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London in January. The Filipino author facilitated discussions about the place of history and the “silent voices” in writing post-colonial fiction, […]
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Gina Apostol, Reine Arcache Melvin’s award-winning novels debut in London
Filipino novelists Gina Apostol and Reine Arcache Melvin’s award-winning novels were celebrated in London this January 2019. The joint launch of the Filipino authors’ recent works was held at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London. Apostol debuted “Insurrecto,” a gripping novel about the clash and collaboration of a translator and […]
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Lyceum University wins 2 Investors in People awards in London
The Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) community outreach program for indigenous peoples received two international awards from the London-based Investors in People. LPU was recognized for Excellence in Social Responsibility, while LPU executive Dr. Marilyn Ngales was awarded Leader of the Year 2018 by the London group that sets standards of excellence in people […]
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Filipino rum Don Papa’s cheers London pubs
Don Papa Rum has made its way to the United Kingdom, conquering the British taste buds while spreading the spirit of Pinoy pride! The Filipino rum has landed in pubs all over the city of London and showcases not just the Philippine flavour but the Filipino culture itself. Don Papa is served in three of […]
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