UP Singing Ambassadors victorious at 66th Guido d’Arezzo competition in Italy
The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) has again proven its members are excellent in both academics and the arts as the choral group won the 66th Concorso Polifonico Internazionale "Guido d'Arezzo" in Italy.
Peanut vendor triumphs over poverty to be 1st Filipina FIFA Football...
A young girl who had to stop schooling and sell peanuts and other snacks to help her family amidst financial difficulties has managed to overcome her impoverished situation and is now recognized as the first Filipino woman to become a Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) referee.
Yuka Saso, Team PHL wins 2 Golds in Asian Games Women’s...
Filipina golfer Yuka Saso and Team Philippines won the country's 2nd and 3rd gold medals in women's golf at the Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia.
Guinness awards Twitter hashtag record to #AlDubEBTamangPanahon
Guinness World Records (GWR) marked Hashtag Day on August 23 by naming the all-time world record set by the Philippines’ phenomenal love team, AlDub.
Vikings star Katheryn Winnick falls in love with Palawan and Iloilo
Vikings’ star Katheryn Winnick was in the country in August and left with an impression of a magical Philippines.
Mandy Navasero’s SOCCKSARGEN Photo Safari reveals local photographer’s mecca
Mandy Navasero is revealing General Santos City, Sarangani, and Lake Sebu as a photographer’s mecca in a series of destination lectures for the SOCCKSARGEN Photo Safari.
Bank of the Philippine Islands celebrates anniversary by building Gawad Kalinga...
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) held its first National Volunteer Day August 18 as part of its 167th anniversary celebration. More than 1,000 BPI volunteers painted and helped build houses in 10 different Gawad Kalinga (GK) communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Shown here is BPI President and CEO Cezar P. Consing leading the activity in Gawad Kalinga DMCI CFC Parañaque Rotary Village, Asinan, Parañaque City.
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Ambra Battilana Gutierrez overcomes adversity to advocate women empowerment
Filipino-Italian model Ambra Battilana Gutierrez has emerged victorious from her forced hiatus and is now empowering women and children victims in the Philippines and around the world.
Tourist arrivals soars to 4 million poised to break 2017 record
Tourist arrivals in the Philippines has jumped to over 4 million, breaking the 3.9 million mark made in 2017 and is projected to continue breaking targets up to the end of the year.
8 Challenges New Entrepreneurs Must Meet
Starting up a business entails a lot of responsibilities, which also means having to deal with a lot of challenges along the way.
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz wins the Philippines’ 1st Asian Games Gold
The first Gold Medal for Team Philippines at the 2018 Asian Games was won by Hidilyn Diaz, delivering on a promise made to the Filipino people.
Lisa Macuja School of Ballet bag Top Prize at Asian Grand...
Teen danseurs from The Lisa Macuja School of Ballet have proven they are Asia’s best ballet dancers, standing toe-to-toe with their female counterparts at the 2018 Asian Grand Prix (AGP) International Ballet Competition held in August at the Hong Kong Academy.
5 Questions To Ask To Find Out If You Have A...
Business is always a good idea but not everyone is given the opportunity to do business. And for those who have proven that they can be good stewards of their personal finances, there is a good chance that you’ll do well with managing business too. Are you ready for the challenges and demands of the business world?
Heart Evangelista dazzles in Harper’s Bazaar Crazy Rich Couture feature
Heart Evangelista’s appearance in the Harper’s Bazaar feature “Crazy Rich Couture” puts her in the league of Asian style icons – and she stands out with her striking beauty and fashion sense reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn.
Jon Melegrito wins AAPI Hero Award for championing veterans’ rights ...
Filipino-American community leader Jon Melegrito has been given the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Hero Award for advocating Filipino World Ward II veterans’ rights.
Nestle Philippines pursues prosperity for coffee farmers through shared value
For the Philippine market of the Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé, “shared value” is not an empty, meaningless phrase. Rather, it is a philosophy that guides the way it goes about its business.
US filmmaker Aaron Lapkin makes films to support Filipino cinema
American actor and director Aaron Lapkin has come to the Philippines to make films about stories of Filipinos and support the local cinema community.
Tondo-born CEO Benjie Yap targets sustained growth for Unilever
Humility, strategic thinking, integrity, straightforward efficiency, savvy marketing, customer focus, and traditional family values. All these were highlighted at the unforgettable Aug.16 dinner forum of the Anvil Business Club with Unilever Philippines’ first-ever homegrown chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) in 30 years, the 43-year-old engineer Benjie Yap.
Azkals goalie Neil Etheridge is hero for Cardiff City in English...
Azkals goalkeeper Neil Etheridge was the man of the match after he saved a crucial penalty for Cardiff City in stoppage time for a goalless draw with 10-man Newcastle United in the English Premier League over the weekend.