Tag: Philippines
United Nations spotlights Philippines on World Press Freedom Day
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has put the spotlight on the Philippines on World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2021.
Filipino journalist Maria Ressa awarded UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize
Filipino journalist Maria Ressa has been named the recipient of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Press Freedom Prize.
WATCH: Santo Niño de Cebu giant solar art commemorates Philippines’ 500 Years of Christianity
UPDATED. The Santo Niño de Cebu giant solar artwork commemorating the Philippines' 500 Years of Christianity has been lit to encourage people to be climate heroes.
DLSU, IRRI professors cited in Reuters Hot List of Influential climate scientists
De La Salle University Manila (DLSU) University Fellow Raymond Tan and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) alumnus Reiner Wassmann from the Philippines have been included in the Reuters Hot List of the world's most influential climate scientists.
Filipino sprinter Kristina Knott wins LSU bronze, strengthens Tokyo Olympics bid
Filipino sprinter Kristina Knott has won a bronze medal at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Alumni Gold Meet while clocking in close to the Tokyo Olympics qualifying times.
1000 Filipino families offsetting carbon emissions with help of Liter of Light, Air Asia
One thousand Filipino families are offsetting 1000 tons of carbon emissions from the atmosphere while using the Liter of Light solar lamps transported to remote locations by Air Asia Philippines during Earth Week 2021.
Vanessa Sarno debuts as Philippines’ new champion in Asian Weightlifting
Vanessa Sarno has debuted as the Philippines' new champion athlete in the Asian Weightlifting Federation tournament held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Filipino community pantry movement’s compassion inspires Timor-Leste
The Filipino community pantry movement which has resulted in numerous local initiatives of neighbors helping each other with food supplies during the coronavirus pandemic quarantine has gone beyond the country's borders and is now present in Timor Leste.
WATCH: K-pop idol superstar BTS sends messages of hope to Filipinos amid pandemic
K-pop superstar idol group BTS is offering a message of hope and encouragement to Filipino fans amid the coronavirus pandemic that has placed the Philippines under one of the longest lockdowns in the world.
Earth Day Philippines reveals Liter of Light giant solar artworks at UP, BGC
Earth Day Philippines this 2021 is being marked with new Liter of Light giant solar artworks at the University of the Philippines Diliman track oval and BGC Arts Center bearing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) logos.
Philippines’ weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz secures Tokyo Olympics berth
The Philippines' weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz has secured a Tokyo Olympics berth after her strong finish at the 2021 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Uzbekistan, her first event this year.
SEE: Filipinos set up community pantries to help each other amid pandemic
See how Filipinos voluntarily set up community pantries stocked with food essentials to help each other amid the coronavirus pandemic in the Philippines which has also seen one if not the longest and strictest community quarantines in the world.
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How to Track your Philippine National ID delivery
Here's how to track the delivery status of your Philippine National Identification (PhilID) card.
