Tag: Philippines
Pinoy-made app prepares users for natural calamities
Locally-made mobile applications for smartphones are making disaster preparedness a more personal matter to Filipinos.
Filipina is Asia’s Next Top Model 1st Runner-up
The recently concluded and much awaited finale of the model reality TV show, Asia’s Next Top Model, revealed that Monika Sta. Maria
Kaya Co reconnects Fil-Am youth to PH roots
Once upon a time, the Filipino dream was to leave the Philippines. The offspring of those who did so have now turned the tables and are now leading
4 PH schools in QS Top Universities Rankings
Four leading universities from the Philippines ranked in the 2015 QS University Rankings of top schools in Asia.
Bright homeless boy receives scholarship program
Nine-year-old Daniel Cabrera, the boy whose photo showing him studying his lessons at night outside a fast food outlet, has just received a scholarship
Cruise ship photog earns global recognition
Filipino cruise ship photographer Jophel Botero Ybiosa has been receiving international recognition in different photo competitions
Pastry Chefs score Gold in HK Culinary Title
Two Filipino pastry chefs came out on top in an international culinary tilt, beating 23 other pairs in the Live High Tea Set category.
PUP students in Top 3 of Go Green Finals
Two Polytechnic University of the Philippines’ (PUP) students have once again brought pride to the country after winning a top 3 spot at Schneider Electric
Filipino street food a big hit in Australia
Can anyone ever forget the smell of the Pinoy “inihaw”? Luckily for Filipinos living overseas, Filipino food is being offered more frequently across the globe.
Pinoy rondalla ensemble on the world stage
A group of Negros Occidental youth going by the name Kabataang Silay Rondalla Ensemble (KSE) has brought the Filipino rondalla skills to world attention.
UP students are Google’s Asia-Pacific Champions
UP College of Business Administration students bested teams across Asia-Pacific to become champions at the 7th Google Online Marketing Challenge.
Triple Fret Filipina guitarists win Japan guitar fest
An all-female classical-contemporary guitar trio from the Philippines won first prize at the 27th Japan Guitar Ensemble Festival held in June.