The capital city of Manila is setting up innovative anti-flooding programs with the help of the technical expertise of the countries of Singapore and the United States. Envoys from the two technologically-advanced countries met separately with Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno in early August to offer their assistance in the modernization and development programs of […]
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Philippines’ young coconuts first shipments off to U.S. and China
The Philippines had already shipped its first batch of young coconuts export to the United States and China this month. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol confirmed that 48 tons of young coconuts or ‘buko’ in Tagalog, grown in Davao, already made its way to the world’s largest market in China last July 23. […]
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Shadow puppet play “Sigaw” depicts the plight of Filipino workers in the U.S.
A new shadow puppet play, “Sigaw (Scream, Shout, Cry),” is shedding light on the plight of Filipino workers in the United States. Bindlestiff, a Filipino-American performing arts group based in California, is currently staging the 45-minute shadow puppet play about the life of a young girl named Marissa who used to live in the Philippines […]
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7 Filipino filmmakers join Lady Gaga and Adele in Oscars’ Academy Class of 2019
Seven Filipino filmmakers have been invited to join the Oscars’ Academy Class of 2019, adding to the roster of Filipinos making their names in the international scene. These 7 internationally-recognized film directors, editors, animators, and producers trace their roots to Filipino heritage that has been showcased in various festivals through award-winning films. The Filipino passion […]
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Yuka Saso and Aidric Chan win prestigious US junior golf tournaments
Yuka Saso and Aidric Chan brought honour to the Philippine golfing world by bagging two major junior tournaments in the United States. Asian Games gold medalist Yuka Saso captured the Girls Junior PGA Championship in Hartford, Connecticut and Chan became the first Filipino to win a Junior World Championship crown in five years in San […]
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World Champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao gears up for United States title fight
World boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is gearing up for his World Boxing Association (WBA) Welterweight Super World Championship title fight in the United States. The 8-Division World Champion and currently Senator of the Philippines is scheduled to leave the country today to continue his training camp in Los Angeles. The 40-year-old Manny Pacquiao battles […]
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3,200 jobs in United States tech giant Amazon available in Manila and Cebu
United States tech giant Amazon has announced the opening of 3,200 jobs in Manila and Cebu. The new job hirings will serve in the Amazon Customer Service Centers in the Philippines servicing North America and United Kingdom customers. Amazon will hire various skilled roles including Group Manager, Team Manager, and Customer Service Associates. READ Amazon’ […]
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United States market welcomes Philippines’ young coconuts
The United States Government has confirmed it will now open its ports to young coconuts exported from the Philippines. Philippine Agriculture Attaché to the United States Dr. Josyline Javelosa announced the agreement involving coconuts after the bilateral meeting in late May held in Maryland between Plant Health Officers of the Philippines and the United States. […]
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NASA & Philippines collaborate for airborne mission to map monsoon weather
The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is partnering with Filipino scientists to study cloud formation during monsoon weather season in the Philippines.
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Filipino World War II veterans awarded US Congressional Gold Medal
U-S Congressional leaders honored Filipino World War II veterans with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor conferred by Congress, on Capitol Hill. In Emancipation Hall, all four leaders presented a single medal of honor to the 260,000 Filipino and Filipino-American soldiers who served in the U.S. military from the summer of 1941 to […]
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Pinoy WW II vets allowed to reunite with children in America
Filipino World War II veterans can now reunite with their children when a new Obama administration immigration policy takes effect.
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1st Fil-Am Orchestra leads PH Independence Day rites
The first and only Filipino orchestra outside the country led the festive opening of the 117th Philippine Independence Day rites in California.
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