Yahoo LIFESTYLE has ranked Palawan as the top 1 choice for the world’s best islands. Yahoo’s “12 Best Islands in the Whole Entire World” recommends Palawan and 11 other islands where one can “spend our lives jet-setting from one tropical locale to the next.” CHECK THIS OUT: El Nido in Palawan hosts Cliff Diving World […]
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Kiwi-Pinoy iChannel2020 launched at Winternational Fiesta in New Zealand
The Kiwi-Pinoy (KiwiNoy) iChannel2020 show “Dining With Heroes” was launched at the Winternational Fiesta in New Zealand. The Auckland-based iChannel2020 Media Group started broadcasting multicultural and Filipino stories on June 16 on Freeview channel Kordia TV available in most cities and towns of Aotearoa New Zealand. WATCH: iChannel2020 pilot episode on Kordia TV features Good […]
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Bohol’s Dalareich tableya, Davao’s Auro cacao win Gold in London’s Academy of Chocolate Awards
The Philippines’ Dalareich tableya from Bohol and Auro cacao from Davao jointly won the Gold at the 2019 Academy of Chocolate Awards in London – marking the first time local chocolate producers were given the top prize at the international awards. The prestigious Academy of Chocolate Awards gave the Dalareich 100% Pure Unsweetened Chocolate […]
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Why does vlogger Drew Binsky love the Philippines?
Viral vlogger Drew Binsky loves the Philippines – and his many YouTube videos attest to this. Drew Binsky has declared the Philippines as his favorite among over 170 he has visited in his travels. The YouTube travel vlogger has presented the many faces of the Philippines: from embracing Manila’s beautiful chaos, to cool Baguio City, […]
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Philip Stein designs limited edition Global Filipino watch
Popular wearable watch designer Philip Stein has released a limited edition Global Filipino Watch collection. The timepiece was reissued in time for the 121st anniversary of Philippine Independence Day on June 12. The Global Filipino Watch has the sun of the Philippine Flag set on a mother of pearl dial. The numbers 6 and 12 […]
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Filipino brand keeps top spot as World’s Number 1 Rum
Filipino rum brand, Tanduay, successfully maintained its stature as the world’s rum industry leader in the latest report of Drinks International. Global spirits market think-tank Drinks International released in June its Ranking of the World’s Million-Case Spirits Brands for 2019 with Tanduay in the top spot for the second year in a row. The 165-year […]
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Bank of the Philippine Islands wins Best Bank at Corporate Treasurer Awards in Singapore
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) was awarded Best Bank in the Philippines at the Corporate Treasurer (CT) Awards held in Singapore. The leading finance magazine for Asia’s senior finance professionals also gave BPI two other major awards — Best FX House and Best Trade & Supply Chain House in the Philippines. The CT […]
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Good News Pilipinas! TV airs on New Zealand‘s Kordia TV iChannel2020
New Zealand Kordia TV’s newest programming, iChannel2020, has started to broadcast content from Good News Pilipinas! TV. iChannel2020 is presented as a “multicultural TV show sprinkled with Filipino stories.” The upcoming series is scheduled to begin airing June 16 on the Freeview channel Kordia TV in most cities and towns of Aotearoa New Zealand. The […]
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Philippine flag made of 5,000 Puto Binan takes centerstage on Independence Day
A Philippine flag made of 5,000 Puto Binan rice cakes took the centerstage in a Laguna mall on Independence Day. Megaworld’s Southwoods Mall presented its giant celebratory cake to mark the nation’s 121st anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence on June 12. Mall visitors were invited to take photos of the one-day-only centerpiece at […]
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World’s tallest building in Dubai displays Pinoy colors on Independence Day
The world’s tallest building in Dubai lit up with Pinoy colors to celebrate the 121st Philippine Independence Day. The 160-storey Burj Khalifa skyscraper shined in white, blue and red lights accentuated with the Philippines’ three stars and a sun at 9:40 PM on Wednesday, June 12. The Filipino community in Dubai erupted in cheers when […]
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Google Doodle honors Philippines’ 121st Independence Day
Google is again honoring Philippine Independence Day with a specially-designed Doodle art. This is the 10th time the internet browser is featuring the Philippine flag and colors in its home page. The new Google Doodle commemorates the 121st anniversary of Philippine Independence on June 12, 2019. In a Google release sent to Good News Pilipinas […]
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IKEA to source Philippines’ organic food for store restaurant
IKEA has announced it will source local organic food for its in-store restaurant in the Philippines. The initiative was revealed as the Swedish company prepares to open the world’s largest IKEA store in Manila by 2020. IKEA Southeast Asia social media posted on June 2 the intent to source locally produced organic food ingredients. The […]
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