Tag: Philippines
Cebu Pacific marks 25th year with united response to COVID-19 crisis
Over a year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country continues to grapple with the challenges, which include the imposed quarantines and limiting of movements. Throughout this critical time, countless individuals and organizations have worked together and volunteered to provide support to those who needed it the most.
Intramuros’ Fort Santiago, Baluarte de San Diego reopen to tourists
The Intramuros Administration today reopened two of its most popular tourist spots, Fort Santiago and Baluarte de San Diego, following the downgrading of Metro Manila to the level of General Community Quarantine with heightened restrictions.
Filipino cager Thirdy Ravena offers help to Olympics-bound boxer Eumir Marcial
Filipino cager Thirdy Ravena has offered to help assist the training camp of Olympics-bound Filipino boxer Eumir Felix Marcial.
Philippines’ Elijah Canlas wins Best Actor in Harlem International Film Festival
The Philippines' Elijah Canlas has won the award for Best Actor at the 16th Annual Harlem International Film Festival in New York, U.S.A.
Cebu, Mindanao state universities open medicine programs to scholars
Cebu Normal University-Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (CNU-VSMMC) and Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) will start offering doctor of medicine programs in the next school year after receiving approval from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
New fanged frog species discovered in Mindoro by UPLB, DLSUD, U.S. universities
The discovery of a new cryptic species of fanged frog found in Mindoro in the Philippines by a team of researchers from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, De La Salle University Dasmariñas, and the United States' Kansas University, Haskell Indian Nations University, and the University of Oklahoma, has been officially published.
Philippines’ The Curator listed among Asia’s 50 Best Bars
The Philippines' The Curator Coffee and Cocktails has once again been named one of the 50 Best Bars in Asia, the only Filipino establishment to make it on this year's list.
Philippines’ karate champion Junna Tsukii jumps to No. 8 in world rankings
The Philippines' karate champion Junna Tsukii has climbed to No. 8 in the latest rankings released by the World Karate Federation (WKF), strengthening her bid to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
Philippines’ champion rower Cris Nievarez qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
The Philippines' champion rower Cris Nievarez has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, the 8th national athlete to join the Philippine delegation to the quadrennial summer games scheduled to be held in Japan.
Philippines’ black native chicken developed as niche product of Caraga region
The Philippines' black native chicken is being developed as a potential niche product of the Caraga region.
World No. 1 e-Kata James De Los Santos pockets 52nd gold medal
World No. 1 e-Kata athlete James De Los Santos has pocketed his 52nd gold medal in virtual tournaments since the coronavirus pandemic struck in 2020.
Philippines’ Junna Tsukii wins 1st world gold in Portugal, boosts Olympic hope
The Philippines' Junna Tsukii has won her first-ever gold medal in the World Karate Federation (WKF) Premier League held in Lisbon, Portugal, boosting her chances of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics.