Tag: Philippines
UK-based Filipino Lee Johnson bags P24 million from BBC reality show “My Million Pound...
London-based Filipino Lee Johnson and his Irish partner Sinead Campbell recently bagged a hefty investment from the BBC reality show “My Million Pound Menu,” for their food stall BBQ Dreamz.
During the show, Johnson and...
Philippines tourism arrivals soars to record high of 7.1 million IN 2018
2018 was a record breaking year for Philippines as the archipelago welcomed a record 7,127,168 foreign tourists.
The tally is the highest ever number in the country’s tourism industry and a vast improvement from to...
Moody’s says Philippines could be Asia’s turnaround story in 2019
The Philippines could be Asia’s turnaround story this 2019 with its expected continuing progress, according to the latest Moody’s report on the country’s credit rating.
In its January 7 report on giving the Baa2 rating...
First 1,000 days law: Keep the babies healthy!
People are used to taking care of babies. But did you know good nutrition is very important for a baby to survive its first 1,000 days (about 3 years) to grow up healthy? Even...
MEET: WWE’s TJ Perkins proud to represent the Philippines, trains with Manny Pacquiao
Filipino wrestling fans have another WWE wrestling hero to watch out for and be proud to claim as their own. WWE’s TJP, also known as TJ Perkins, is on a journey to fulfill his...
Pinoy graphic novel Trese coming to Netflix
The Filipino graphic novel, Trese, will soon be seen on Netflix as one of the popular online streaming site’s new animated series.
Netflix announced at the See What’s Next Asia Conference the inclusion of the...
Gallup International Poll: PH in Top 10 nations expecting more peaceful world
Gallup International says Filipinos are staying positive this 2019, ranking in the top 10 nations expecting a more peaceful world.
The Gallup International’s 42nd Annual Global End of Year Survey conducted in October-December 2018 revealed...
Miss Universe Catriona Gray to guest on Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest TV show
2018 GNP Filipino Pride Icon Catriona Gray will officially start to fulfill her duties as Miss Universe with a sold out television guesting on ABC’s Kelly and Ryan show.
Fresh from spending the holidays in...
Philippines is 79th Best Country for Business in 2019
The Philippines ranked in the 79th spot in the “Best Countries for Business 2019” list released by Forbes in December 2018.
The Philippines’ GDP at $314 BAs of December 2018 and GDP Growth at 6.7%...
9 of every 10 Filipinos welcome year 2019 with hope, says SWS survey
More than 9 out 10 of Filipinos have positive outlook while welcoming the year 2019, according to the Social Weather Station (SWS) survey in the last quarter of 2018 released on December 31.
In the...
Philippines world ranking soars in Top 10 best countries to be a woman
The Philippines has again been named in the “Top 10 Best Countries to Be a Woman” in the World Economic Forum (WEF) gender annual report released December 17.
The WEF’s Global Gender Gap report for...
Bicol’s George De Lumen wins Mister Universal Ambassador 2018 in India
Bicolano George Reylor De Lumen made Filipinos proud by winning the title of Mister Universal Ambassador 2018 in India.