Filipino talent shined on the global stage as John Lloyd Cruz received the prestigious Boccalino d’Oro prize (Golden Jug Award) given by the Independent Critics Jury of Italy at the 76th Locarno Film Festival (LFF) in Switzerland. Cruz’s breathtaking performance in Lav Diaz’s “Essential Truths of the Lake” not only captivated the audience but also etched a proud moment in Philippine film history.
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BREAKING NEWS: Philippines’ EJ Obiena wins Golden Fly, caps all-medals European campaign
BREAKING NEWS: The Philippines’ Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has won the 2022 Golden Fly Series in Schaan, Liechtenstein, capping a successful campaign for 7 medals in all his scheduled 7 events in Europe.
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BREAKING NEWS: ‘Great Filipino hope’ EJ Obiena top 3 finish in Lausanne Diamond League
BREAKING NEWS: Ernest “EJ” Obiena, named the ‘Great Filipino hope’ in world athletics, has just delivered a top 3 podium finish at the prestigious Diamond League competition in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Philippine Science High School students win awards at International Physics Olympiad
Students from the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System have won two awards in the 52nd International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) organized online in Switzerland.
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Philippines’ Alex Eala executes come-from-behind win in Switzerland pro tour
The Philippines’ Alexandra “Alex” Eala executed a come-from-behind win at the W60 Bellinzona pro tournament in Switzerland and will move on to the third round of the competition for the $60,000 prize pot.
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Filipino tennis champion Alex Eala wins debut match at W60 Bellinzona
Filipino teen tennis champion Alexandra “Alex” Eala has won her debut match at the W60 Bellinzona of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Women’s World Tour, bringing her one step closer to the $60,000 tournament prize pot.
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Philippines’ Alex Eala moves up on Tennis Pro Women’s Rankings ahead of Swiss debut
The Philippines’ teen tennis champion Alexandra “Alex” Eala has moved up 22 notches on the World Tennis Association (WTA) Pro Women’s Rankings ahead of her upcoming debut on the W60 Bellinzona tournament in Switzerland.
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CONTEST: Search for Philippines’ best young letter writer for Switzerland tilt
The search is on for the Philippines’ best young writer to represent the country in the international letter-writing competition in Switzerland.
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WATCH: Swiss author Annette Hug speaks Filipino like a native
Swiss author Annette Hug is showcased in an Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines video speaking Filipino like a native.
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3 Filipino films featured at Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland
Three Filipino film projects are being presented at the 2020 Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland scheduled this August.
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Davaoeña skier Ana Reynado Wahleithner is 1st Filipina Qualifier to 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games
Ana Noelle Reynado Wahleithner has been confirmed as the first Filipina Qualifier to the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) to be held in January in Lausanne, Switzerland. The 16-year-old Ana Wahleithner was announced by the Philippine Ski Federation on October 5 as the Philippines’ first-ever Filipina youth Winter Olympian to compete at the 2020 Winter […]
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Lav Diaz’s latest masterpiece wins Best Picture at Basel Film Festival
Lav Diaz’s latest masterpiece “Ang Panahon Ng Halimaw” has won again another international award, this time the Best Picture prize at the Bildrausch Film Festival at Basel, Switzerland held recently.
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