Fourteen original Pilipino music (OPM) singers aka “TAUMBAYAN,” regardless of political affiliation, age, and music style gave their time, special talents and selves to come together to sing about hope and love for the Philippine Republic. The 14 individuals and groups answered the call to appeal for love and hope for the Philippines and for […]
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UP, Ateneo, DLSU, Philippines’ newsrooms collaborate to fact check
The Philippines’ top universities and newsrooms are collaborating on a fact-checking project for the country’s 2019 elections for Tsek.Ph The University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, and De La Salle University – top Philippine educational institutions consistently ranked in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings – are working with 11 newsrooms across […]
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Pinoy music artists sing of love and hope for Philippines in “Sana Naman, Taumbayan” video
Fourteen Pinoy singers and groups answered the call to appeal for love and hope for the Philippines during the upcoming elections and the resulting song, “Sana Naman, Taumbayan,” captured the plea, and more, as seen and heard on the lyric video released on May 1. Composed by hit-maker Louie Ocampo and penned by singer-songwriter Joey […]
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Standard & Poor’s raises Philippines’ credit rating due to strong economy
Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings again raised the Philippines’ credit rating to BBB+, two notches above the minimum investment grade appraised by the major international debt watcher based in New York. The Philippines was cited for its strong economy marked by low public indebtedness, solid government fiscal accounts, and sound external environment. In 2018 S&P […]
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Adobo featured as Philippines’ national dish on Taste Atlas
All-time Filipino dish favorite, Adobo, has been featured as the national dish of the Philippines on Taste Atlas. “Adobo” which comes from the Spanish word “adobar” which means marinated in English, is listed on Taste Atlas as “the closest thing to a national dish in the Philippines.” The encyclopedia of food on the internet known […]
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Illac Diaz, Liter of Light return to Philippines, share their award-winning Filipino social innovation at Manila FAME
Filipino social innovation Liter of Light founder Illac Diaz and Chief Strategist Ami Valdemoro have returned to the Philippines after their 100-Day Solar Lighting Mission on the Peace Boat and have rejoined their team in teaching Manila FAME exhibitors and participants how to create inexpensive solar lamps. The Edison Awards recipient and featured Filipino technology […]
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Merwin Tan wins gold at Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling, ends Philippines’ 7-year title drought
Filipino bowler Merwin Tan finished in first place in the Boys’ Singles event at the 20th Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships held in Malaysia, effectively ending the Philippines’ 7-year wait for a gold medal in the international sports competition. Tan hit 1,352 pinfalls in 6 rounds to win against his Australian opponent. Team Philippines also […]
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10 Filipino WW II veterans receive US congressional gold medal
The United States Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to Filipino World War II veterans on April 9, 2019, National Heroes Day in the Philippines. In ceremonies held at the Emiliana Hall, Barangay Tenejero in Balanga City, Bataan, the Filipino World War II veterans were awarded the U.S, Congressional Gold Medals, the highest civilian honor conferred […]
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World’s best cliff divers adore El Nido, Palawan calling it a paradise
The beautiful scenery, clear blue waters, and towering limestone cliffs of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines were praised by the world’s best divers, putting the island in the global spotlight as the paradise stage for the 2019 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series which made its first-ever stop in the Philippines in mid-April. The […]
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MEET: Michael Harris Lim, the Top 15th barista showcasing Philippine coffee in World Barista Championship
Meet Michael Harris Lim, the Philippine representative who put the spotlight on Philippine coffee at the World Barista Championship 2019. Lim, the President and CEO of Henry and Sons coffee company in Mandaluyong, brought local beans from Itogon, Benguet and emerged as the Top 15th barista of the international competition held at the Specialty Coffee […]
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VPeepz dance crew advances as Philippines’ and Asia’s rep to World of Dance finals with flawless performance
VPeepz has made it through The Cut on the World of Dance (WOD) and is advancing to the finals of the Hollywood competition, representing both the Philippines and Asia. Wearing outfits in the Philippine flag colors, the junior dance crew that wowed judges and audiences from their first appearance in the Qualifiers through to The […]
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Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis smitten by the Philippines
Four-time Olympic diving gold medalist Greg Louganis was in the Philippines for the season opener of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2019 and has declared the country as his favorite spot. Louganis was on official duty as the Sports Director of the World Series and came to El Nido, Palawan for the April […]
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