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First biogas plant in Bicol saves 1M on fuel for Legazpi City abattoir

The first biogas plant in the Bicol of the Philippines is powering the Legazpi City Abattoir in San Roque, Legazpi City—the biggest and most modern in the region.

Pia Wurtzbach turns vlogger for first YouTube channel

Filipina Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is the newest content creator for video sharing platform, YouTube. The Filipina beauty queen who received worldwide attention and fame during her dramatic crowning as Miss Universe in 2015,...
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Meggie Ochoa wins first Philippine gold at Asian Jiu Jitsu Championships in Mongolia

Filipina Jiu Jitsu Meggie Ochoa has won the first Philippine gold from the 4th Jiu Jitsu Asian Championships in Mongolia. Meggie Ochoa, who also won the country's first gold at the 2018 JiuJitsu World Championships,...

University of the Philippines Mindanao produces first Summa Cum Laude Pete Maverick Nicole Estudillo

The University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) has produced its first Summa Cum Laude graduate since its establishment in 1995. The Summa Cum Laude honors were given to Food Technology major, Pete Maverick Nicole Estudillo,...
Atom Araullo, Richard Heydarian, Joyce Pring

First YouTube-GMA Network tie up features Atom Araullo’s “Stand for Truth” series

YouTube's first tie up project with GMA Network has brought to the internet the news and public affairs series titled "Stand for Truth" featuring award-winning Filipino broadcast journalist Atom Araullo, political analyst Richard Heydarian,...

Karen Gallman wins the Philippines’ 1st Miss Intercontinental crown in 47 years

Miss Philippines Karen Gallman made history after winning the Philippines' first Miss Intercontinental crown the night of January 25 at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City. The 26-year-old Filipino-Australian beauty bested 86 other candidates...

First Philippine Hybrid Electric Train running on tracks by March

The first Filipino-made Hybrid Electric Train (HET) is anticipated to start running on railroad tracks by March 2019. The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) announced on social media the schedule of the soft-operation of...

11-year-old Angelica Hale gets first 2-time Golden Buzzer in America’s Got Talent

America’s Got Talent (AGT) Season 12 runner up winner Angelica Hale made a strong comeback on the AGT Champions edition earning her second Golden Buzzer on the show – the first time in AGT...

Jollibee is first local brand icon featured on Coke can

Another first for Jollibee – a limited edition collectible Coke Can bearing the Jollibee mascot is now available in stores. After securing the first Philippine Funko Pop Jollibee figure in 2018 that immediately attracted hundreds...

Pixar’s Pinoy animator writes, directs first all-Filipino characters in short film Float

Pixar animator Bobby Rubio has confirmed he is writing and directing the first all-CGI Filipino characters for the new short film, Float. Rubio confirmed in a social media tweet that the new Disney-Pixar trailer for...

First 1,000 days law: Keep the babies healthy!

People are used to taking care of babies. But did you know good nutrition is very important for a baby to survive its first 1,000 days (about 3 years) to grow up healthy? Even...
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Filipino Singer Sofronio Vasquez Makes History as The Voice USA Season...

Sofronio Vasquez made history by dominating the 26th season of The Voice USA and becoming the first-ever Filipino and Asian to win the mainstream...