Meet Juda Diklay, the first member of the Tau’t Bato indigenous people of southern Palawan to graduate from university. Juda’s journey from the Palaw’an tribe living in Singnapan Valley to earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the Western Philippines University (WPU) in Puerto Princesa is replete with tales of overcoming prejudices and financial […]
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What to give a Woman on Valentine’s (Listen to these Filipino celebs)
Gentlemen, what if we tell you that we have gathered surefire tips on what women really want for Valentine’s? We asked some ladies what their ideal Valentine date or gift is! Read this short article to save your resources, time and energy! (You are welcome.) We promise, No beating around the bush. Just direct answers […]
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MEET: Estela Vadal, the robot who writes Filipino poems
Who is Estela Vadal? Today, February 14, the world gets to know the first robot who writes Filipino poems. Author Marlon Hacla on Valentine’s Day “launches the physical prototype of his groundbreaking and ongoing project, Estela Vadal, in Los Baños,” announced Laguna’s art venue Nomina Nuda on their event page. Estela Vadal is described by […]
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Crisel Consunji scores 2 nominations in Hong Kong Film Awards
Filipino actress Crisel Consunji has been nominated in 2 major categories at the Hong Kong Film Awards. The 38th Hong Kong Film Awards announced on February 12 the inclusion of the Hong Kong-based performer in the competition for the Best Actress and Best New Performer awards for her role in “Still Human.” In the “Still […]
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Filipino language and culture studies to be offered in Alberta, Canada schools
Canadians will soon have the opportunity to learn the Filipino language and culture through the new K-12 curriculum being developed in Alberta, Canada. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley made the announcement about the adding of Filipino to the 26 languages currently offered in Alberta schools. The inclusion of the Philippines’ language will be accessible as part […]
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MEET: Marielle Flores Moens, co-creator of 1st Belgian Tableya using Philippine cacao
Meet Marielle “Myey” Flores Moens, a Filipina entrepreneur from Cavite who is the co-creator of Theo and Brom – the first Belgian Tableya that is warming the hearts of the Belgian and North American market. The name Theo and Brom is derived from the cacao’s scientific name Theobroma Cacao. This wonderful Belgian Tableya actually has […]
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Kapampangan Apl.de.ap donates medical equipment to diagnose infant blindness
Grammy-award winning Filipino-American musician Apl.de.Ap of Black Eyed Peas is again giving back to the Philippines by donating a retinal imaging camera to the Pampanga provincial hospital for a more adequate diagnosis of the cause of infant blindness. The Pampanga-born and raised Apl.de.Ap a.k.a Allan Pineda Lindo is donating the Retinal Camera (RetCam) on February […]
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Million peso jackpot-winner Filipina nurse in Dubai to donate part of prize to building janitor
A Filipino nurse based in Dubai has won Dh100,000 (Php 1.4 million) in a raffle at the Dubai Shopping Festival and vowed to donate part of her cash prize to a janitor in her building. Angela Mortos was reported to have said she intends to give some of her winnings to the maintenance worker who […]
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UP, Ateneo lead UniRank’s Most Popular Universities in the Philippines
The University of the Philippines (UP) has kept its first place ranking in the UniRank listing of the most popular universities in the Philippines, followed by the Ateneo de Manila University at 2nd place. UniRank’s 2019 Philippine University Ranking covers 229 recognized Philippine higher-education institutions meeting the following uniRank selection criteria: being chartered, licensed and/or […]
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CBS producer of “The World’s Best” Alison Holloway thrilled with Filipino talent
Alison Holloway, producer of “The World’s Best,” praised the Filipinos involved in the first season of the newest CBS talent show. Holloway revealed how she found the young trio of the TNT Boys which earned a near perfect score and praises from the Hollywood trio and the Wall of the World judges during the season […]
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Catriona Gray set to come home to the Philippines on February 21st
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtXbFbCHKAs/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading Binibining Pilipinas Charities has announced the Homecoming schedule for Miss Universe Catriona Gray on February 21 and 23. In an Instagram post in early February, Bb Pilipinas announced: “Look who is coming home! A Homecoming fit for a Queen!” The schedule for the Filipina Miss Universe in the Philippines are: February 21 – Pasay/Manila/Makati […]
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Wonder Years’ Danica McKellar wears Oliver Tolentino on Red Dress Collection runway
Former child star Danica McKellar walked on the Red Dress Collection runway for the charity of American Heart Association wearing Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino’s gown. Known as “Winnie Cooper” on The Wonder Years the now 44-year-old McKellar posted on Instagram the dress she wore on the runway, along with her other selections from Oliver Tolentino, […]
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