The Philippines Sharifa Akeel continues the tradition of international Filipina beauty queens after winning the Asia Pacific International pageant title.

The short film debuts of Filipino television and movie director Direk Louie Ignacio, and television host and lawyer Atty. Joji Alonso won “Best Short Film” in separate international film festivals held in Germany and North Korea held simultaneously within the last week of September.

The Filipino duet entry to the I-Sing World Grand Finals in Paris, France has brought home the first runner up prize after a highly competitive 4-day competition in late September.

Over 22 million hours have been recorded at the end of the Time Please volunteering program to help plant trees, contribute in various events like disaster relief projects and school drives, clean up rivers, and assist persons with disability (PWD) in various community events conducted all over the country.

The youth of Isabela and the northern regions of the Philippines are being urged to help as protectors of the area’s marine resources and creatures particularly the Hawksbill sea turtle.

This October, Cebu Pacific (CEB) begins full implementation of Juan Effect, its 3-pronged sustainable travel and tourism program in support of environmental initiatives in the Philippines.

Julian Yu calculated and debated his way to the top to win the World Mathematics Championships in Australia at the Trinity College, University of Melbourne.

Fashion icon and celebrity endorser Heart Evangelista has joined hands with the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) to promote the adoption of the local dogs known as “asong Pinoy” or aspin.

Children of Filipino soldiers who gave up their lives in defense of the Philippines and its people are being helped by full scholarships from the HERO (Help, Educate, and Rear Orphans) Foundation.

For years, an informal cottage industry spearheaded by rag-weavers living in Payatas, Quezon City was operated by the many artisans, mostly women, who developed a means to earn a living by recycling factory end-cuts and rejects, into hand-woven foot rugs.

“Bayani: Kanino ka Kakampi?” the first fighting video game developed by Filipinos featuring Philippine national heroes and landmarks will soon be accessed on Steam.

Two Miss Saigon Filipino lead stars, Lea Salonga and Eva Noblezada, are confirmed to co-star in a movie musical to be filmed in the United States.

The onslaught of typhoon Ondoy in 2009, as well as the rehabilitation of the Pasig River displaced thousands of informal settlers, and many of these families were brought to Southville 7, a resettlement site in Calauan, Laguna, under the administration of the National Housing Authority.

Unknown to many people, some of the world’s most accomplished achievers were former teachers. Perhaps this vocation teaches infinite patience, flexibility, people skills, understanding others and the importance of creativity.

Angelo Que won the Japan PGA tournament TOP Cup Tokai Classic at the Miyoshi Country Club West Course in Aichi, Japan and claim the top prize worth 10 million pesos.

It's a special week for lolos and lolas because they get to ride on the LRT-2 and MRT-3 from October 1 to 7 for FREE!

The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) has chosen Signal Rock as the country’s next contender for nomination and possibly 1st Oscars-approved nominee to the 91st Academy Awards in 2019.

When local and international students and researchers look for the most authoritative and comprehensive collection of information about Philippine art and culture, the Encyclopedia of Philippine Art published by the Cultural Center of the Philippines is at the forefront of the research list.

Access to bigger loans with low repayment amounts and long payment periods gives self-employed microentrepreneurs (SEME) the means to expand their business operations, said BanKo president Jerome Minglana.

This guy thought Thailand was the land of smiles until he went to the Philippines!