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Gymnast Carlo Yulo wins historic bronze at the World Championships in Qatar

Filipino gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo made history for the Philippines after bagging the bronze medal in the Men's Floor Exercises Final at the ongoing World Gymnastics Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Philippine Azkals to be coached by popular & talented football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is the new coach of the Philippine Azkals football team.

Google doodle colourful masks celebrate Bacolod’s 39th MassKara Festival

Google's Doodle today marks the 39th anniversary of the MassKara Festival in the Philippines, a popular celebration known for its vibrant masks, feathers, costumes (like the one’s seen in today’s Doodle) and dancing on the streets.

Adela Mae Marshall makes all Filipinos proud in Asia’s Next Top Model Finals

Adela Mae Marshall bravely fought to defend the Philippines’ hold on to the title for Asia’s Next Top Model (AsNTM) and emerged runner-up winner of the competition which ended Wednesday.

Gay Jane Perez wins ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women

A Filipina professor has won this year’s ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women.

Manny Pacquiao to speak before Oxford University’s prestigious debating society

World boxing champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao will add another achievement to his colourful career on and off the boxing ring when he speaks before Oxford University's prestigious debating society, Oxford Union on November 5.

FIBA showcases Ricci Rivero’s spectacular plays in 3×3 U23 World Cup

Ricci Rivero capped his stint at the inaugural Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) 3x3 U23 World Cup held in China with the International Basketball Federation praising him as a fast-rising Filipino basketball superstar who displayed amazing moves on the FIBA hardcourt.

Japan hiring 50,000 Filipinos starting 2019 to work in key industries

Starting 2019, the Japanese government will be hiring more Filipinos to work in key sectors in the country.

Philippines 2nd-best in Globalization Destination list

The Philippines' thriving business process outsourcing industry, catapulted the country to the second-best globalization destination in the world this year.

Ejay Falcon, Lauren Young cameo in new hit K-Drama Where Stars Land (Fox Bride...

Filipino actors Ejay Falcon and Lauren Young appeared in cameo roles in the new hit Korean Drama, “Where Stars Land (Fox Bride Star).”

2 Manila-based hotels score high in Forbes guide to world’s most luxurious

The Philippines’ Nüwa Manila and Skytower at Solaire Resort and Casino have been listed in the Top 58 World’s Most Luxurious Hotels list by Forbes Travel Guide.

Philippines one of the world’s Top 30 Tourism Powerhouses

The world-famous Boracay Island in the Philippines is scheduled to reopen in October after the government assessment of compliance by businesses and residents met environmental standards.
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