The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) was awarded Best Bank in the Philippines at the Corporate Treasurer (CT) Awards held in Singapore. The leading finance magazine for Asia’s senior finance professionals also gave BPI two other major awards — Best FX House and Best Trade & Supply Chain House in the Philippines. The CT […]
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Philippine Eagles secured in Singapore’s conservation bird park
A breeding pair of Philippine Eagles is now safely secured in Singapore’s conservation bird park after being flown by Philippine Airlines on Tuesday. The 15-year-old male Philippine Eagle named Geothermica and partner 17-year-old Sambisig are on loan to the Jurong Bird Park managed by the Wildlife Reserves Singapore. The two critically endangered bird species were […]
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6 young Filipino programmers win medals in Singapore’s National Olympiad in Informatics
Six young Filipino programmers have won medals for the Philippines in Singapore’s 22nd National Olympiad in Informatics (NOI), besting competitors from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore. The programming students participated in the 2019 edition of the NOI at the National University of Singapore where Filipino students had previously won Olympiad medals. The young computer […]
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Around the World in 100 Days: Illac Diaz’s Liter of Light Voyage on the Peace Boat marks 1st month
Today marks one month since Illac Diaz and A Liter of Light (1LL) team went aboard the Peace Boat for their 100-day journey at sea around the world – dubbed the Voyage of Light – in a mission to light up remote communities using Filipino technology. Liter of Light solar lanterns, which first lit up […]
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Folayang, Team Lakay, Ana Julaton honored with major awards in Singapore and New York
Members of the Team Lakay martial arts stable led by Eduard Folayang were major winners at the 2018 Global Martial Arts Awards in Singapore.
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9 Filipino MMA personalities, sports journalists topbill Global Martial Arts Awards in Singapore
Filipino mixed martial arts (MMA) champions and sports journalists are headlining the Global Martial Arts Summit and Awards to be held from November 7-9 in Singapore.
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Philippine Volcanoes win Asia Division 1 Rugby Championship
The Philippines swept Singapore in two straight matches to win the country’s first Asia Rugby Championship Division 1 title since 2012.
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Philippine Lady Volcanoes bag Silver in Asia Rugby Women’s Championship
The Philippine Lady Volcanoes gained the respect of its regional neighbors after winning 2nd place in the Asia Rugby Women’s Championship Division 1, after a six-year hiatus.
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The Philippines is Country of Focus at 2018 Singapore Media Festival
The Philippines will be the Country in Focus in the 2018 Singapore Media Festival (SMF), casting a spotlight on the country’s rich stories, talent and achievements across various events during the festival.
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DMX Comvalenoz, Neil Rey Garcia Llanes star in Asia’s Got Talent Grand Finals
The Philippines’ shines once again on the Asian entertainment stage. Filipino dance crew DMX Comvalenoz finished runner-up in this year’s edition of Asia’s Got Talent. During the grand finals held in Singapore, Indonesian illusionist The Sacred Riana won the public vote and walked away with a US$100,000 prize (Dh367,000). DMX Comvalenoz, a 10-member group, was […]
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Asian Development Bank raises Philippine growth forecast in 2017/18
The Asian Development Bank has upgraded the Philippines growth outlook this year from 6.5% to 6.7% and from 6.7% to 6.8% in 2018. The Manila-based ADB said strong household consumption, manageable inflation and infrastructure investment are the factors for the improving growth data. “The government is on track to achieve its target of spending 5.3 […]
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Jollibee expands in Asia, to open 15 more outlets in Singapore, eyes 150 in Indonesia
The Philippines’ most famous fast-food chain is expanding its footprint across Asia with plans for expansion in Singapore and Indonesia. Dennis Flores, Jollibee president and head of international business in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia, confirmed that 15 more outlets will be opened in Singapore in the next five years. Jollibee already has five […]
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