Tag: Philippines
DLSU win World Universities Debating Championships
The Philippine team from De La Salle University (DLSU) emerged as World Champions at the World Universities Debating Championship
Leren Bautista is Ms Tourism Queen of the Year Int’l
Leren Mae Bautista won the Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International title in the beauty pageant held in Malaysia just before the year ended.
Pia Wurtzbach is Miss Universe 2015, first in 42 years
Philippine bet Pia Wurtzbach is taking home the crown, after host Steve Harvey admitted making a mistake in declaring Miss Colombia
Philippines’ Angelia Ong wins Miss Earth 2015, makes history
The Philippines posted a historic back-to-back win in the Miss Earth pageant. Filipina Angelia Ong was crowned 2015 Miss Earth
Former housemaid is Bb. Pilipinas-Miss International
A former “kasambahay” or housemaid has managed to overcome her humble beginnings and is now pursuing her dream
Palawan Best Island in World, Boracay, Cebu join list
Palawan is once more the Best Island in the World, ranking number one among the Top 20 recipients of the Readers Choice Award by Condé Nast Traveler
Gilas bags Silver in FIBA Asia, Castro still Asia’s best point guard
Gilas Pilipinas with a lot of heart and grit may have lost to the mighty Chinese squad 78-67 at the FIBA Asia Championship finals
PH rises in innovative economy world ranking
The Philippines improved its ranking to 83rd on the 2015 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Global Innovation Index (GII).
Australians adore Philippine paradise spots
Australian news site News.com.au has listed paradise spots in the Philippines as must-see travel places. The Aussie news site referred to the islands
Theater actor Regina de Vera is Juilliard scholar
Filipina theater actor Regina De Vera is the only Filipino who has qualified for the Drama Division of one of the most prestigious arts school
Google crowd sources a song Miss Ko Na for Pinoy OFW’s
Filipino musical acts Kjwan, Sponge Cola, Itchyworms and Ebe Dancel, along with entertainer Mikey Bustos, have collaborated on a track
Coca-Cola to pour in 1.2 billion dollars in PHL expansion
Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. is pouring in billions of dollars anew to the Philippines bolstering its operations in one of its largest markets in the world.