Tag: Philippines
Philippines breaks World Record for Largest Art Lesson
The Philippines broke the world record for the largest art lesson conducted in a single day, surpassing India which gathered 14,135 people in 2014.
The Philippines recorded a total of 16,692 Filipino participants in a...
7-year-old boy from Sorsogon captures hearts of netizens
Justin, a school boy from Sorsogon in the Philippines has become social media sensation for his being a responsible child and for love of family.
The 7 year-old kid has become popular among netizens after...
Globe Telecom anti-spam solution nets global recognition
Globe Telecom gained another milestone in the global telco arena after it bagged a major award at the recently-concluded 2018 Process Excellence Network (PEX) Awards held in Orlando, Florida, USA.
The telco leader was declared...
NBA All-Star loves Adobo and the Philippines
DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors is well-versed in Filipino culture, having twice visited the Philippines, loves adobo and is married to Filipino-American in Kiara Morrison.
The NBA All-Star revealed his favorite Filipino food and...
Philippines ranks 1st in Asia for Budget Transparency
The Philippines has the most transparent government budget in Asia. The latest Open Budget Survey (OBS) 2017 ranks the country at the top of list with an Open Budget Index (OBI) score of 67.
The...
French volunteer falls in love with the Philippines
Julie Saurat has always been passionate about volunteering for NGOs. That’s why when an opportunity to work for a foundation in the Philippines presented itself, it didn’t take long for her to say yes.
“I...
Philippine Airlines now a 4-star global carrier
Philippine Airlines makes history! The flag carrier has been certified as the country's first 4-star airline, the flag carrier said Thursday.
PAL joined 42 other 4-star airlines on the list of Skytrax, a London-based international...
PWD’s enjoy 20% fare discount on public transport plus Grab, Uber & Taxi services
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) will now be able to enjoy a 20-percent fare discount on ALL public utility vehicles including jeepneys, buses, UV express, shuttle services and trains plus transport network vehicle services such...
2 Pinoys Go for Gold in 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang
Michael Martinez and Asa Miller are the only 2 Filipinos that will be representing the Philippines in the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics starting February 9.
Martinez will be competing in the figure skating competition and...
5 Reasons Why You Should #PlayItRight
When it comes to movie-watching, many Filipinos prefer to illegally download or stream online rather than watch from legitimate sources like cinemas and recognized streaming platforms. It may be free, but what they don’t...
PH to see more eCommerce businesses in coming decades, reveals Youth Mobility Index
The Philippines will continue to be one of Asia’s fastest growing economies, expanding more in the import eCommerce market according to DotAsia’s Youth Mobility Index (YMI.Asia).
YMI.Asia’s measure of the social, geo-physical and digital mobility...
James Bond’s Rachel Grant showcases PHL in 12-part online video series
Philippines-born international actress Rachel Louise Grant De Longueuil a.k.a. Rachel Grant, has released a 12-part digital adventure series that showcases the country.
Grant who played Bond girl “Peaceful Fountains of Desire” to Pierce Brosnan’s James...