Tag: Philippines
IKEA opening world’s biggest store in the Philippines by 2020
IKEA, the renowned Swedish furniture company, has confirmed to media early this week that it will open their first store in the Philippines by 2020.
Guns N’ Roses 1st female band member Melissa Reese is Filipina-American
The legendary rock band Guns N’ Roses “Not In This Lifetime Tour” 2018, one of the highest grossing tours of all time with sold out dates worldwide, made a stop in Manila to the rousing welcome and support for the band and its first female member, Fil-Am Melissa Reese.
Nonito Donaire is World Boxing Champion beats Irish foe in Glasgow
Nonito Donaire is the new WBA "Super" bantamweight champion of the world.
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.