Kenneth Cobonpue, a globally renowned Filipino furniture designer, has been honored as the first Asian Pratt Legend. Cobonpue, a Pratt Institute alum with summa cum laude honors in 1991, was recognized for his significant impact on the world of furniture and design.
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How Did Ernest John Obiena Defy Gravity and Vault into the Elite 6-Metre Club? A First for any Filipino and Asian!
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to literally reach new heights? Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, the 27-year-old Filipino Olympian, can now answer this question with first-hand experience. He has become the latest member of the pole vault six-metre club – an exclusive group of athletes worldwide that have managed to scale one of the most elusive barriers in elite athletics. But what makes Obiena’s feat particularly notable?
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