Always Chink Positive + Part 2

If you have been a follower of this column, here is the second part on how to think positive.

Edgar Tibayan is Outstanding Texas State Principal

Filipino Edgar Tibayan has been chosen as a regional Outstanding Principal making him eligible as a finalist to compete for the state title

Filipino Festivals Celebrated in Toronto, Canada

Mabuhay Philippines Festival 2015 was celebrated in Toronto, Canada by more than 70 Filipino-Canadian community groups.

Theater actor Regina de Vera is Juilliard scholar

Filipina theater actor Regina De Vera is the only Filipino who has qualified for the Drama Division of one of the most prestigious arts school

Google crowd sources a song Miss Ko Na for Pinoy OFW’s

Filipino musical acts Kjwan, Sponge Cola, Itchyworms and Ebe Dancel, along with entertainer Mikey Bustos, have collaborated on a track

Ellen DeGeneres picks Fil-Am drummer for girl power advocacy

Filipino-American drummer Alexey Damian Poblete was one of the kids selected by TV host Ellen DeGeneres to be part of her new girl empowerment campaign.

PHL’s biggest dive show generates Php 80 million in bookings

The first and biggest international dive event in the country, the Dive Resort Travel (DRT) Philippines Show 2015 has generated some PHP80-million

Why Filipinos are Fond of Borrowing Money

It is very common to hear this among Pinoys, “Can I borrow some money? I promise to return it on payday.” But so many paydays have already gone by

PHL sweeps Calgary fireworks festival in Canada

The Philippines dazzled the Calgary fireworks festival by sweeping all three categories in annual competition of pyrotechnic prowess.

Coca-Cola to pour in 1.2 billion dollars in PHL expansion

Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. is pouring in billions of dollars anew to the Philippines bolstering its operations in one of its largest markets in the world.

PH one of the world’s best to raise a family for...

An international survey ranked the Philippines among the best countries to raise a family for expatriates in 2015.

PHL Dragon Boat team bag 4 golds in Canada Worlds

The Cobra-Pal Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF) team captured four gold medals in the recenlty concluded 12th IDBF World National

Kalibo, Davao airports named among world’s most efficient

The Airport Council International (ACI) has named the Kalibo International Airport (KIA) and the Davao International Airport as the eighth and sixth

Nihongo-speaking Pinoys in demand in IT-BPO sector

Filipinos who speak Japanese and specialize in information technology (IT) are sought-after by Philippine-based Japanese companies

If There’s a Will, There’s a Way!

Traffic… Maybe next time… Oh is that so? I didn’t know… I don’t think I can handle that… It isn’t my fault. It is their fault… I don’t have time for that…

Filipinos dominate European Union scholarship programs

This year, the Philippines will have the highest number of students benefiting from a European Union (EU) scholarship among all countries

12-year-old Kristine Cayabyab earns praise from Lebron

When LeBron James first visited the Philippines in 2013, then 15-year-old Kobe Paras stole the spotlight with a dunk right in front of the NBA superstar.

Travel writers pick favorite rainy day getaways in PHL

Gray clouds, dreary skies, occasional showers, and strong gusts of wind…all these may not paint the picture of the ideal vacation.

UST Singers sweep Florence Choral Competition

THE University of Santo Tomas (UST) Singers won the Grand Prize, the Golden David trophy, for Best Choir at the recently concluded Florence

Manila one of the most youthful cities in the world

Manila is one of the best cities in the world for young people to live, work and play. In its 2015 Youthful Cities Index report, the Toronto-based