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Philippines’ Siargao Island in TIME World’s Greatest Places
The Philippines' Siargao Island, the country's surfing capital, has been named one of the 100 extraordinary destinations to explore in Time Magazine's World's Greatest Places of 2021.
Cebu, Mindanao state universities open medicine programs to scholars
Cebu Normal University-Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (CNU-VSMMC) and Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) will start offering doctor of medicine programs in the next school year after receiving approval from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
Post Office stamps mark 500 years of Lapu-Lapu’s Victory at Battle of Mactan
To commemorate the 500 years Anniversary of the victory of Lapu-Lapu in the Battle of Mactan, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) launched the commemorative postage stamp to honor the transcending spirit of heroism, gallantry, and bravery of the Filipinos.
Cebu’s LapuLapu giant solar artwork inspires new generation of climate heroes
The LapuLapu giant solar artwork created by the Liter of Light in Cebu is inspiring a new generation of climate heroes from the Philippines.
Filipino heroes from LapuLapu to frontliners feted in Victory of Mactan event
Filipino heroes from the time of LapuLapu 500 years ago to health frontliners battling the coronavirus pandemic are being feted today in the Victory of Mactan event of the Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines.
WATCH: Santo Niño de Cebu giant solar art commemorates Philippines’ 500 Years of Christianity
UPDATED. The Santo Niño de Cebu giant solar artwork commemorating the Philippines' 500 Years of Christianity has been lit to encourage people to be climate heroes.
Cebu beatboxing twins earn admiration of Hollywood’s Will Smith
Cebu's famous beatboxing twin brothers Jake and Jomar Canencia drew praise and admiration from Hollywood star, Will Smith.
Yvonne Clarke elected 1st Filipina Member of Yukon Legislative Assembly
Filipino Canadian Yvonne Clarke has been elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Porter Creek Centre, making her the first person of Filipino descent to be elected in Yukon, Canada.
Philippines’ teen gymnasts win 3 golds, 3 silvers at Tavazsi Kupa Budapest
The Philippines' teen gymnasts Daniela Reggie Dela Pisa and Breanna Labadan have together won 3 gold and 3 silver medals at the Tavazsi Kupa in Budapest, Hungary.
Philippine-made high-speed ferry sails to new home in Denmark
The Philippine-made high-speed ferry Fjord FSTR has finally set sail from Cebu to its new home in Hirtshals, Denmark.
Philippines’ history lessons from Yoyoy Villame’s Magellan 1521 song
The Philippines' history lessons about Ferdinand Magellan's arrival in 1521 and fate at the hands of Lapu Lapu in Mactan were made pop culture material when Visayan troubadour and Bohol native Yoyoy Villame made a hit song with his "Magellan".
Cebu declares readiness to welcome more tourists with online travel sale
Cebu has declared its readiness to welcome more tourists to its beaches, hotels, resorts, popular city nightlife, and heritage sites through the "I Love Cebu" online travel sale.
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