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Filipino seafarers’ expiring record books extended for 1 year amid pandemic

Filipino seafarers with expiring Seafarer’s Record Books (SRBs) and Seafarers Identification and Record Books (SIRBs) have been given a one-year extension as a consideration amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Palawan, Cebu nature parks named in Lonely Planet’s spectacular dive spots

Tubbataha Reef National Park in Palawan and Moalboal in Cebu are once again cited among Lonely Planet's recommended "most surprisingly spectacular" dive spots in the world.

Overseas Filipino Workers’ expired employment certificates extended by POEA

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) whose overseas employment certificates (OECs) have expired during the community quarantine are being allowed to leave the Philippines for work abroad.

You know it’s Christmas in the Philippines when Jose Mari Chan memes arrive

You know it's Christmas in the Philippines when Filipino music icon Jose Mari Chan's memes are all over social media, radio, and television.

Rare Luzon Bleeding-Heart doves return to Philippines

Rare Luzon Bleeding-Heart doves are now back in the Philippines after being under the care of Singapore conservation for 8 years.

Philippines’ Kristina Knott breaks 33-year-old SEA Games century dash record

Kristina Knott of the Philippines made history on Sunday after breaking another 33-year-old Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) record, this time in the 100-meter dash.

Catriona Gray is new champion of Laguna heritage products

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has been declared the new champion of Laguna heritage products after she visited the province over the weekend.

Philippines’ Luksong Tinik, traditional games honored in special stamps

Luksong Tinik and other traditional games from the Philippines were honored in special stamps released by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost).

La Salle, British School Manila win right to rep Philippines in International Olympiad

De La Salle University Senior High School and British School Manila students have won the right to represent the Philippines at the 2020 edition of the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).

Cinemalaya’s Best Film Tokwifi leads Pinoy films in finals of Bangkok Film Fest

Cinemalaya's Best Film "Tokwifi," "Excuse me, Miss, Miss, Miss," and "To calm the pig inside" are finalists in the 2020 Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival.

Power couple Sunshine Cruz, Macky Mathay take on Light it Forward challenge

Power couple Sunshine Cruz and Macky Mathay accepted the Light it Forward Challenge to take action for Filipino communities bereft of modern electricity.

Panay Island in Travelers’ Choice Awards for Popular Destinations in Asia

Panay Island in Western Visayas has been listed in Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards for Popular Destinations in Asia.
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