JUST IN: Wesley So joins Magnus Carlsen, 2 others in Champions...

It's confirmed. Wesley So is joining rival Magnus Carlsen and two other grandmasters in the Champions Chess Tour 4th leg semis with a highly anticipated possibility of a resulting finals rematch between the Filipino American and Norwegian rivals.

UP Diliman affirms students’ rights to non-conforming gender names, titles

University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) has released a set of guidelines that affirm the right of all students to non-conforming names, pronouns, titles that allow them to openly express their gender identity in the school community without having to fear discrimination.

Philippine-made high-speed ferry sails to new home in Denmark

The Philippine-made high-speed ferry Fjord FSTR has finally set sail from Cebu to its new home in Hirtshals, Denmark.

Fil-Am model Kelsey Merritt named the face of Bulgari perfumes

Filipino-American model Kelsey Merritt has been named the face of Bulgari's new fragrance line.

World No. 1 James De Los Santos breaks personal best record...

World No. 1 James De Los Santos has surpassed his personal best record in virtual e-Kata tournaments while pocketing the gold at the Katana Intercontinental League #2.

Philippines’ Maya 2 cube satellite starts space mission after ISS deployment...

The Philippines' Maya-2 cube satellite has started its space mission after being deployed from the International Space Station (ISS).

LOOK: Edible garden blooms at Manila’s Rizal Park

A new edible garden is blooming inside Rizal Park in Manila to promote urban agriculture amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

WATCH: Grammy winner H.E.R. shoutouts to Filipino pride with “Tita” impersonation

Grammys winner Gabriella "Gabi" Wilson, better known professionally as H.E.R. (Having Everything Revealed), treated fans to an entertaining video that pays tribute to her Pinoy roots.

Philippines’ role in world’s 1st circumnavigation on NetKapihan with Direk Rene

Yoyoy Villame immortalized the event with his witty song "Magellan". The Portuguese explorer under the employ of the Spanish king first sighted one of the islands in the Philippines on 16 March 1521.

Philippines’ history lessons from Yoyoy Villame’s Magellan 1521 song

The Philippines' history lessons about Ferdinand Magellan's arrival in 1521 and fate at the hands of Lapu Lapu in Mactan were made pop culture material when Visayan troubadour and Bohol native Yoyoy Villame made a hit song with his "Magellan".

Cebu declares readiness to welcome more tourists with online travel sale

Cebu has declared its readiness to welcome more tourists to its beaches, hotels, resorts, popular city nightlife, and heritage sites through the "I Love Cebu" online travel sale.

LOOK: 1st Circumnavigation of the World’s Magellan-Elcano Expedition Philippine Route Map

The first circumnavigation of the world 500 years ago is being celebrated today, March 16, 2021, with several events including the release of the Spanish expedition's route map around the Philippines' islands in 1521.

Flower “beds” garden art at UP PGH honors Covid 19 pandemic...

Flower "beds" garden art made of discarded hospital beds are now on display at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) to honor fallen frontline heroes on the first anniversary of the declaration of the Luzon-wide lock down brought on by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the transformation of the UP PGH as a Covid referral center.

LISTEN: Filipino rapper Matthaios joins Southeast Asian artists for Raya- inspired...

Filipino rapper Matthaios has collaborated with Southeast Asian artists Raisa, YonnyBoii, and SPRITE to release the trilingual song "Trust Again" for Walt Disney's latest feature film, "Raya and the Last Dragon."

Tips for Students: Success can only happen if you want it

The following "Tips for Students: Success can only happen if you want it" is from the Facebook broadcast of the Philippines' top business mentor's talk to Filipino students in Pasay, Manila. 

Cardinal Chito Tagle honors Filipino immigrants in message to Pope Francis

Cardinal Luis "Chito" Tagle has honored Filipino immigrants in his message to Pope Francis at the end of the Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines.

Philippines’ Coral Triangle natural treasures on showcase in Virtual Dive Expo

The Philippines' Coral Triangle natural treasures will be on showcase in the upcoming PHIDEX Virtual Dive Expo.

Secretlab teams up with Filipino designer Quiccs for special edition gaming...

The multiple award-winning international chair manufacturing company based in Singapore announced on March 8, 2021, the collaboration with the renowned Filipino toy designer, graffiti artist, and illustrator Quiccs Maiquez.

FEU offers gender pronoun options for students’ online learning profiles

Far Eastern University (FEU) students can now choose to display their preferred gender personal pronouns on their online learning profile for Canvas.

UP Los Baños rice scientist appointed United Nations Food Systems champion

University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) rice scientist Dr. Glenn Gregorio has been appointed as a United Nations (UN) Food Systems Champion of the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit.