Miss Universe Catriona Gray may be back in the pageant’s New York headquarters but she left something for the Philippines to remember her with – her iconic “Lava Walk” executed with a twist for Jolly Twirl, Jollibee’s ice cream. The Filipina Miss Universe who was celebrated in Grand Homecoming festivities in February, apparently found time […]
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Hollywood filmmaker FOX produces groundbreaking 1st Filipino film, Maledicto
Home to the world’s most popular series and Hollywood movies, FOX is set to give the Filipino audience a good scare with their newest must-watch film. Screening in cinemas nationwide this summer is “Maledicto,” promoted as a “bone-chilling tale about faith and evil” and the first locally-produced film by Fox Networks Group Philippines. The film […]
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St. Scholastica’s College dominates 2019 Asia-Pacific student entrepreneurship competition
St. Scholastica’s College K-12 students and their company, Terra Philippines, won the major title and another plum award at the 2019 JA Asia Pacific Company of the Year (COY) Competition. Terra Philippines, a company producing “The Isla” eco-friendly bags, was awarded 1st Place Company of the Year and the FedEx Access Award in the competition. […]
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Illac Diaz, Liter of Light Develop Inexpensive Solar Lamps for Communities Without Electricity | Good News Pilipinas! TV Exclusive
Filipino innovator Illac Diaz and his Liter of Light team are creating inexpensive solar lamps made with Filipino technology to light up the Philippines’ and the world’s remote communities. Watch the Good News Pilipinas! TV Exclusive Interview with Illac Diaz to learn about the Filipino solar lamp, the inspiration, and the mission. READ the GoodNewsPilipinas.com […]
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10 Reasons to Watch Epic Drama-Serye “Sahaya”
After the success of “epikserye” Amaya and Indio, GMA Network once again offers another epic drama-serye – “Sahaya” – a new television series that aims to capture the richness of Philippine indigenous culture with the story mainly based on the way of life of the Badjao people. Badjao are an ethnic group also known as […]
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Gerard Salonga wields his baton as new resident conductor of Malaysia’s top orchestra
Filipino maestro Gerard Salonga is now based in Kuala Lumpur as the resident conductor of Malaysia’s top orchestra – the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO). Salonga, who conducted the National Geographic Symphony for Our World tour stop in the Philippines in 2018, announced on social media his joining the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra as its resident conductor […]
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Indonesia to stage own version of top-rating noontime program “It’s Showtime”
ABS-CBN’s noontime show “It’s Showtime” is expanding to its first international franchise in Indonesia. Media company MNCTV will bring to Indonesian television audiences their version of the top-rating local TV show. On air for 9 years in Philippine television, It’s Showtime recently received the Silver Play Button Award from YouTube. On March 16, MNCTV posted […]
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UPLB models “Foodscaping” edible landscapes
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) is modeling “foodscaping” that merges decorative landscaping with sustainable gardening. UPLB researchers are advocating edible landscaping with the belief that “No Filipino should be hungry” and can go the way of sustainable gardening. UPLB’s demo garden for foodscaping shows how planting and growing organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, […]
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Filipina YouTubers who inspire us with good news, lifestyle tips & positive vibes
While most YouTube watchers love the music videos and do-it-yourself (DIY) tips on the video sharing platform, did you know we have Filipina Youtubers using their channels to share their own stories of championing causes they are passionate about while promoting women empowerment? A great number of YouTube audiences go online to be entertained and […]
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Margarita Lorenzana-Manzke makes semifinals cut for Outstanding Pastry Chef in food world’s James Beard Awards “Oscars”
Filipina pastry chef Margarita Lorenzana-Manzke made the semifinalist cut in this year’s James Beard Awards – dubbed the “Oscars” of the food world. This is the fifth year in a row the Philippines’ born and raised Filipina chef is a semifinalist in the Outstanding Pastry Chef category. Lorenzana-Manzke made the semis cut in the same […]
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GoodNewsPilipinas! TV Week In Review ft. #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines, Nurse Jennie, VPeepz & more!
Good News Pilipinas! TV Week in Review wraps the week with the 5 Best Filipino Pride stories of Pinoy triumphs, positive action, and inspirations! Today we feature the Department of Tourism’s campaign for the refreshed #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines’ 100% crowd-sourced content, and the World Bank report on the Philippines as one of the best place for working […]
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Stephen Loman KOs challenger, successfully defends Brave Bantamweight MMA title for 3rd time
Stephen Loman successfully defended his Brave Bantamweight MMA title on March 15 in Manila – marking a historical first by defending his title three times in a row. Stephen “The Sniper” Loman also marked another first in his MMA career – a first fight on Philippine soil and he did not disappoint the Filipino nation. […]
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