Filipina Journalist Karen Davila Breaks New Ground as UN Women’s 1st Goodwill Ambassador from...
In a move that bolsters the Philippine representation on the global stage, esteemed Filipina broadcast journalist Karen Davila has been named the United Nations Women's first-ever goodwill ambassador from the Philippines. The appointment has put Davila in a league with other globally recognized figures like Anne Hathaway, Nicole Kidman, and Emma Watson, who have lent their influence and time to promote UN Women's activities.
Lea Salonga dedicates TIME100 Impact Award to artists working despite pandemic
Filipina singer-actor Lea Salonga has dedicated her TIME100 Impact Award to the world’s entertainers who kept working and giving people reasons to smile despite the COVID-19 pandemic which restricted live in-person entertainment for nearly three years.
Peace Corps volunteer Ambet Yangco is 1st Filipino JFK Service Awardee
Peace Corps volunteer Roberto "Ambet" Yangco has been honored with the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Service Award, the first Filipino to receive the prestigious award named after the former United States President and Peace Corps founder.
Rob Bonta wins historic mandate as California’s 1st Fil-Am Attorney General
Rob Bonta has received a historic mandate during the United States 2022 midterm elections and will continue his duty as California's first Filipino-American Attorney General.
Filipino nurse community leader Francis Michael Fernando is Global Nursing finalist
Filipino Nurses Association in the United Kingdom (FNA-UK) community leader Francis Michael Fernando has been named a finalist in the inaugural Aster Guardians Global Nursing Awards for championing the welfare of overseas Filipino nurses in the United Kingdom.
Filipina-Canadian Rechie Valdez Trailblazes from MP to Small Business Minister
The first Filipina-Canadian Member of Parliament, Rechie Valdez, again made history when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named her the new Minister of Small Business. This appointment marked Valdez as the first Filipino woman to serve in the Canadian Cabinet, an accomplishment that resonates with pride within the Filipino community around the world.
Zach Sales Ramin Advocates for Youth Bowling at CDO Classic, Shares Inspirational Journey
The Kagayha-an Bowlers Association's (KBA) - Cagayan De Oro (CDO) Invitational Classic 2024 at the SM Bowling Center in SM CDO Downtown featured notable participant Zach Sales Ramin. With achievements such as a Singapore Open victory, an Asian Youth Champion title, and a PSA award, Ramin competed and championed the cause of youth development in bowling.
Fil-Ams named Emerging Leader for Justice Awardees in New York City
Filipino-Americans Michael Libunao-Macalintal and Teresa Marie Cariño Petersen are the recipients of the 2023 Moira Erin O’Donnell Emerging Leader for Justice Award given by the Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN) to young adults who have demonstrated significant social justice leadership in their communities.
UST nursing student Qjiel Mariano gets into Clinton Global Initiative Class
University of Santo Tomas (UST) nursing student Qjiel Mariano has been accepted into the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), a United States-based international program for the next generation of leaders and social entrepreneurs.
Panay human rights lawyer Angelo Karlo Guillen wins U.S. Baldwin Medal of Liberty
Filipino lawyer Angelo Karlo Guillen is set to receive the Baldwin Medal of Liberty for his continued efforts to defend human rights despite facing threats and risks to his own life.
Filipina nurse Ediscyll Lorusso in finals for UK National Lifetime Achievement award
Filipina nurse Ediscyll Lorusso of St. George's University Hospital has been named a finalist for the Our Health Heroes' National Lifetime Achievement Award in the United Kingdom.
Fil-Am author Randy Ribay wins Spalding Prize for Peace and Justice in Literature
Fil-Am author Randy Ribay has won the 2022 Spalding Prize for the Promotion of Peace and Justice in Literature for his young adult novel, Patron Saints of Nothing.
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