Manila’s “Last Lung” in Arroceros declared protected permanent forest park

Arroceros Forest Park, the Philippines' capital City of Manila's "Last Lung", was declared by the city government on Tuesday as a protected permanent forest park.

Catriona Gray brings Smile Train help to La Union children with...

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray visited La Union over the weekend to bring her mission with Smile Train to children in need of corrective surgery for their cleft lips and palates.

Joanna Ampil stars in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific musical in...

Multi-awarded actress Joanna Ampil is starring in the United Kingdom staging of Rodgers and Hammerstein's hit musical, South Pacific.

4 talented Fil-Am chefs vying for spots in James Beard Awards...

Four Filipino-American chefs are vying for spots as finalists in the culinary industry's prestigious James Beard Awards 2020.

Millennial farmers’ startup Future Fresh champions urban hydroponic gardening

Millennial farmers of Future Fresh are championing hydroponic gardening as the first commercial indoor and urban farm in the country.

8 Filipino movies to screen at 1st-ever Summer Metro Manila Film...

Eight Filipino movies successfully made it to the official selection of the 1st-ever Summer edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (SMMFF).

Margielyn Didal wins Women’s Open Bronze medal at Skate Tampa in...

Filipino skate champion Margielyn Didal started the year 2020 with a strong performance that won her the bronze medal at the first-ever Women's Open at Skate Tampa in Florida.

Surigao to Agusan farm-to-market road to cut travel time by more...

Farmers in Surigao and Agusan provinces in the Caraga region of Mindanao will soon enjoy a new farm-to-market road that promises to cut travel time to 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Philippine nation remembers lessons from Battle of Manila in 1945

The Philippines will commemorate on March 3, 2020, the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Manila, one of the major and most devastating urban conflicts in the Asia Pacific during World War II.

Roads to Malabrigo Beach and Lighthouse in Lobo, Batangas widened to...

Travelers to Lobo town in Batangas province going to Malabrigo Beach and Lighthouse can now enjoy faster and more convenient travel with the newly completed road widening.

Sonny Calvento’s “Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss” competes in Barcelona film...

Sonny Calvento's award-winning Filipino short film "Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss" will represent the Philippines in the upcoming 22nd Mecal, Festival Internacional de Cortometrajes y Animación de Barcelona in Spain.

LISTEN: Kian Dionisio’s ‘Mactan’ song calls on Filipinos to celebrate freedom...

"Mactan", a song by Kian Dionisio for the Philippines' upcoming quincentennial celebration in 2021, is calling on Filipinos to follow the heroism shown by the people in 1521 who fought off the Spanish invaders for freedom, identity, and sovereignty in the land.

Alex Eala turns professional, plays 1st pro tennis tourney in Tunisia

Filipino junior tennis star Alex Eala is turning professional this 2020 and will play her first tourney in Tunisia.

Cebu Island in World’s 25 Trending Destinations in TripAdvisor Awards

Cebu Island in the Visayas has been named among the "World's 25 Trending Destinations" in the 2020 edition of the Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Awards.

Badjao boy with cleft palate given reason to smile

A Badjao boy with cleft palate was given a reason to smile by a partnership project between Globe Telecom and Smile Train, a charity organization that provides corrective surgery for children.

Entrepreneur magazine spotlights Filipino startups in Agriculture, Finance technology

Entrepreneur magazine featured four Filipino startups that finance the country’s agriculture and finance technology sectors amidst funding issues.

Gems of Bicol’s Albay spotlighted in new summer tourism international video

The tourism gems of Albay province in the Bicol region are given the spotlight in the new Philippine summer tourism video released internationally by Bench.

Chinkee Tan: 3 Things To Nurture To Be Successful in 2020

I understand your frustration. There is nothing about change that is comfortable. Actually, change is scary because it shakes you to the core. It challenges your long-held beliefs. It may also push you to let go of the things that you have been holding on for too long.

Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, Hidilyn Diaz lead 30th SEA Games gold...

World champion gymnast Carlos Yulo, boxer Nesthy Petecio, and weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz will lead the gold medalists of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games honored by the nation's sportswriters.

Philippines begins Lenten Season, adjusts traditional practices to avoid transmission of...

The Philippines has begun the Lenten Season with Catholics still going to churches for Ash Wednesday and church leaders adjusting traditional practices amidst the COVID-19 concerns.