Asian Games gold medalist and Asia's top track and field star, Ernest John "EJ" Obiena, is on a mission to nurture future Filipino pole vaulters. On October 10, 2023, he kicked off a fundraising drive aimed at constructing pole vault training pits across the Philippines.

In a monumental stride for Philippine cinema, "A Very Good Girl" became the first Filipino film to grace a Hollywood premiere. This landmark event resonated deeply with the Filipino and Asian-American communities, as celebrities and industry icons flocked to the U.S. premiere. But what truly set the evening apart were the emotional words shared by the film's leading ladies—Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon.

In a world brimming with inspiring success stories, the journey of Converge Chief Information Officer (CIO) Ulysses Naguit, or Uly, is surely not one to miss. From a humble young dreamer to becoming a trailblazer in the tech sector, his story perfectly embodies a tale of triumph after adversities.

Team Philippines has made the country proud by securing its best Asian Games ranking in nearly 30 years. Filipino athletes bagged four gold, two silver, and 12 bronze medals, landing the Philippines at the 17th spot among 38 competing nations.

In an awe-inspiring turn of events that stirred the collective Filipino soul, Gilas Pilipinas shattered a six-decade-long dry spell, clinching the coveted gold medal in men's basketball at the 2023 Asian Games. Held in the electrifying atmosphere of Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center in China, the Filipino squad stunned an unbeaten Jordanian team and dimmed the fervor of the local crowd, a feat that paralleled their last golden era in the early 1960s.

Filipina athletes made their presence felt at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, with standout performances from Margarita Ochoa and Annie Ramirez clinching gold medals in women's jiu-jitsu, contributing to the Philippines' rising medal tally. Meanwhile, the men’s basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, is aiming for history as they battle in their first finals appearance in over three decades.

Filipino gymnasts Carlos Yulo and Aleah Finnegan have qualified for the Paris Olympics after meeting eligibility through their top performances at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium.

As October paints its canvas with the fiery hues of autumn, Sesame Street kicks off Filipino-American History Month (FAHM) with a video so heartfelt, that it's impossible to scroll past. This isn't just any video; it's a tapestry of vibrant Filipino culture interwoven with iconic characters we've all grown to love.

Fourteen Philippine universities have made it to the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR), expanding its presence from just 10 schools in 2023. Leading the pack are the "Big Four"—Ateneo de Manila University, the University of the Philippines, De La Salle University, and the University of Santo Tomas.

Ernest John “EJ” Obiena did more than live up to the hype; he soared above it, becoming the epitome of athletic excellence both for the Philippines and the continent at the 2023 Asian Games in China. The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium became a hallowed ground over the weekend where the World No. 2 in pole vault not only captured his inaugural Asiad championship but also etched his name into history with record-smashing performances.

Rico Hizon has clinched the title of Best Factual Presenter for the Philippines at the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA), Asia-Pacific’s most prestigious Award For Creative Excellence at which the region’s best content and creatives are scored patterned after the International Emmy Awards. The Filipino journalist is set to shine on the international stage at the Grand Awards and Gala Finals in December.

Alex Eala clinched a groundbreaking bronze in Women's Tennis Singles at the 2023 Asian Games, ending a 61-year medal drought for the Philippines in Women’s tennis. The win elevated the nation's medal count to six, including one silver and five bronze medals.