What does good governance mean to Filipinos? Netizen May Hermosisima shared with Good News Pilipinas that positive leadership is about “safeguarding the country's natural resources… [to] allay the effects of global warming and climate change”.

Two Filipino-Canadian trailblazers, community pharmacist Annaflor Feliprada-Patrizio and UN advisor Rochelle Atizado, have been honored in the prestigious Women's Executive Network (WXN) 2023 list of Canada's Most Powerful Women. Their passionate advocacy for their Filipino roots has earned them a place among this year’s "Like A Legend" awardees, a theme celebrating women who make transformational impacts in their fields and champion inclusivity.

Yvette Ysabel Yao is minted a Violet King Engaged Scholar at the University of Calgary (UoC) Cumming School of Medicine. The inaugural scholarship was created to recognize the unique barriers, challenges, victories, and lived experiences of Black, racialized, and Indigenous students at the University of Calgary.

Fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE: CNVRG) has earned an upgraded Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk rating, and is now classified as ‘low risk,’ based on the recent assessment by ESG and corporate governance analytics firm Sustainalytics.

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF) teams up with the UP System Office of Student Development Services to unveil a groundbreaking online mentorship initiative for UP Diliman scholars. Launched today, November 8, 2023, this program is a first-of-its-kind effort to connect San Francisco Bay Area professionals with UP students in the Philippines.

In the bustling world of food on TikTok, a new queen has been crowned. Abi Marquez, known to her fans as the "Lumpia Queen", has sizzled her way to fame, bagging the title of TikTok Philippines Foodie Creator of the Year 2023. With her innovative one-minute cooking videos, Abi has rolled up a fanbase hungry for more than just her scrumptious lumpia.

In a remarkable display of skill and early training payoff, the Philippines' youngest Jiu-Jitsu talents, Aleia Aielle Aguilar and Nash Mackenzie Sobritchea, clinched gold at the 2023 Abu Dhabi World Festival Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

The countdown to the year's end ignites the wanderlust in many, with Google Flights revealing that Cebu, Caticlan, and Kalibo are among Filipinos' favorite destinations for a festive retreat. This surge in domestic travel interest showcases the allure of the Philippines’ scenic spots, standing proudly alongside international locales in the top 10 list.

GrabFood's eagerly anticipated Fan Faves 2023 results are in, revealing the most-loved food deliveries across the Philippines. After a month-long voting frenzy, from September to October 2023, millions of Grab users have spoken, crowning their culinary champions in a diverse spread of 19 categories.

November in the Philippines brings a tapestry of events that are a testament to the creative and cultural vibrancy of the Filipino spirit. It's a month packed with activities that promise to engage, inspire, and celebrate the rich heritage and forward-thinking mindset of Filipinos. From a heartfelt book signing by an inspiring photographer to an eco-conscious concert, from a culinary adventure fusing East and West to the launch of a charming children's book series, each event encapsulates a facet of Filipino pride and innovation.

Four Philippine choral groups led by Grand Prix winner De La Salle University Chorale dominated the 2023 Busan Choral Festival and Competition (BCFC), notching titles and top 3 finishes in all group categories. Another college choir, DYCI Dagalak, took home a title and a runner-up prize, while community groups City of Voice Chamber Singers and the Voices of the South Children's Choir each won a runner-up prize.

Iloilo City has earned the distinguished honor of being named the first ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ in the Philippines by UNESCO. This accolade was announced as part of the celebrations for World Cities Day 2023, formally inducting Iloilo into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) and highlighting its commitment to sustainable urban development through cultural innovation.