The Philippines is all set to welcome back the reigning Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray in grand homecoming festivities fit for the beauty queen who is carrying Filipino Pride on the world stage. The Filipino-Australian beauty who traces her roots from Albay became the country’s fourth Filipina winner of the Miss Universe title, following Pia […]
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Gina “Conviction” Iniong dedicates ONE Championship MMA winning performance to ailing mother
Atomweight mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Gina “Conviction” Iniong controlled the ONE Championship canvas in a winning performance dedicated to her mother who is suffering from Stage 5 kidney disease. The Team Lakay fighter won her bout in Thailand on February 16, delivering the first defeat of Malaysian phenom, Jihin “Shadow Cat” Radzuan. In an […]
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Kwentong Jollibee VDay Stories spark millions of netizen reactions
Following its annual tradition of releasing “Kwentong Jollibee” video stories on Valentine’s Day, Jollibee Studios released three videos in the beginning of February that earned millions of netizen reactions. Of the three viral videos the netizens’ clear “Choice” was the story with the surprise twist, earning over 10 million views on YouTube and Facebook, over […]
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EMT-triathlete Romeo “Oreo” Puncia conquers Ultraman Florida as first Filipino racer for Palawan tribes
Emergency medical technician and triathlete Romeo “Oreo” Puncia III has conquered Ultraman Florida to become the first United Arab Emirates resident and first Filipino male to complete the 3-day endurance race in his first attempt – all for his #RACEwithaPURPOSE campaign to support Palawan tribes. The first Filipino woman to successfully finish the Ultraman Florida race […]
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Student journalist-debater Arabella Garciano wants to become a doctor to give back for being saved
Student journalist and debater Arabella Garciano went on social media to tell the world of her gratitude to a doctor who saved her life when she was a baby. The 17-year-old Garciano posted a picture of her and pediatric surgeon Dr. Maribel Du of the University of Cebu Medical Center and introduced the doctor as […]
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Romulo Cafe London shortlisted for Golden Chopsticks Awards 2019
Filipino-owned Romulo Cafe London has been shortlisted for the Golden Chopsticks Awards (GCA) in the United Kingdom. Golden Chopsticks Awards, which is now on its second year, celebrates Asian food and recognizes the excellence and contribution of Oriental cuisine in UK’s food landscape. Romulo Cafe London is named after Carlos P. Romulo – the country’s […]
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Apolinario Mabini Award honors blood donation drive top giver Sitel Philippines
Sitel Philippines was honored with the Apolinario Mabini Award as a “Blood Donation Hero” for giving over 190 voluntary blood donations this year. The top global BPO company received its award for the 2nd year in a row from the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Blood Center (PBC). The blood that PBC gets […]
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Elaine Castillo’s debut novel about Filipinos in America earns rave review in London
Filipino author Elaine Castillo’s debut novel about Filipino migrants living in America has earned a rave review from London’s The Guardian which described it as a “blazingly fearless debut novel.” “America Is Not the Heart,” recently recommended by Asian Journal as one of the top 5 Fil-Am books, is the story about Hero – a […]
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Yasmien Kurdi earns university degree amidst acting career and motherhood
Filipino actress Yasmien Kurdi has confirmed on social media that she will finally earn a university degree amidst acting career and motherhood. Kurdi went on Instagram to announce the confirmation of her earning a Political Science degree from Arellano University. Her previous studies in Foreign Service at the New Era University and Nursing in Global […]
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Filipino IT iNON’s ISDApp wins NASA Space Apps Challenge Galactic Impact Award
The Filipino IT team of iNON ISDApp emerged as winner of the NASA Space Apps Challenge Galactic Impact Award, one of the six major awards of the 2018 edition of the competition. After reaching the Top 25 Global Finalists in December 2018, Team iNon emerged as the winning solution for problems on earth and in […]
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Good News Pilipinas! TV Express: UNTV News and Rescue Introduces Philippine TV’s First Underwater Drone
Known for pioneering drone journalism in the Philippines, UNTV News and Rescue now includes its new underwater drone capable of recording high-resolution videos in its news reporting of underwater environment. WATCH the video of the UNTV Underwater Drone Like, Follow, Subscribe to GoodNewsPilipinas.com Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Good News Pilipinas! TV on YouTube, new story notifications […]
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Kelsey Merritt excited to be in Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition
Filipina-American model Kelsey Merritt is the newest Sports Illustrated (SI) swimsuit rookie model. The fashion model who made history in 2018 as the first Filipina to walk the Victoria Secret runway revealed in a social media video on February 17 about her being made the newest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2019 Rookie. Merritt today posted on […]
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