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Miss Universe Philippines reveals “Filipina” crown for next beauty queen

Miss Universe Philippines has revealed the crown for its winner in its first-ever competition being held this October.

Filipina with Down Syndrome Brina Maxino named UNESCO Global Champion of Inclusive Education

Sabrina “Brina” Maxino has been selected as UNESCO's Global Champion of Inclusive Education, representing the Philippines and Asia-Pacific Region.

Twitter Philippines helps women fight violence with search-prompt notification

Twitter Philippines is helping women fight gender-based violence amid the COVID-19 pandemic with a new search-prompt notification that directs users to the Philippine Commission on Women hotlines.

Cory Aquino, Maria Ressa celebrated in TIME Magazine’s 100 Women of the Year

Philippine President Corazon "Cory" Aquino and investigative journalist Maria Ressa, two of the most prominent Filipino women in contemporary times, were honored in TIME Magazine's "100 Women of the Year" Special Issue listing the most influential women of the past century.
Catriona Song

“Catriona” song inspired by Filipina Miss Universe goes viral

  Original Pilipino Music (OPM) song "Catriona", inspired by the fourth Filipina to win the Miss Universe title, has been taking the online world by storm. The 'feel-good' song, written by rapper-songwriter Matthaios and released under...

UST, PNU language teacher Genoveva Matute honored in today’s Google Doodle

Google today made a special Doodle to celebrate the 105th birth anniversary and to commemorate the life and legacy of multilingual Filipino author and educator Genoveva Matute, who was born in Sta. Cruz, Manila...

Grammy winner Fil-Am sensation H.E.R. tweets she “would love to collab with BTS”

Filipino-American sensation H.E.R. went on Twitter for the Recording Academy's event, #GRAMMYsAskHER, to answer questions from netizens and got everyone excited when she responded favorably to a tweet about a possible collaboration with the...

Viva Andrada O’Flynn wins Creative Business of the Year award in UK

Filipina businesswoman Viva Andrada O'Flynn was honored for her startup business in the Women's Business Club (WBC) Awards in the United Kingdom (UK). The UK-based owner of Love Viva Cakes and Crafts and other women...
Miss Universe Queens

Filipina Miss Universe queens shine in New York Fashion Week catwalk

Three Filipina Miss Universe beauty queens, Janine Togonon, Pia Wurtzbach, and Catriona Gray, made the country proud as they shined in the 2019 New York Fashion Week catwalk on September 7. Miss Universe 2015 Pia...

MEET: Filipino violinist Ruth Livioco-Tumpalan, American Protege Awardee

Meet Ruth Joana Livioco-Tumpalan, the Filipina violinist who bagged 1st place at the 2019 American Protege International Piano and Strings Competition. The award-winning Filipina violinist competed against musicians from 17 countries and emerged as one...
Filipino working mothers, Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, Marian Rivera-Dantes, Gloria Diaz, Josie Gabuco, Janice Lao

5 Inspirational Filipina Working Mothers

Filipina working mothers keep a balancing act between bringing up the children and earning income for the family or following their personal passion. The double burden is no small achievement especially in the Philippines...
Filipino designed Marvel Filipina superhero Wave

Marvel Comics Filipina superhero Wave defends Philippine Sea

Filipina superhero Wave has debuted as the defender of the Philippine Sea on Marvel Comics's new series "War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas." Designed by the Filipino comic book artist Leinil Yu and...
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