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Philippines’ 1st subway system unveiled in virtual tour
The first-ever subway system in the Philippines has been unveiled in a virtual tour shared by the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
Philippines’ COVID-19 cases decreasing in Metro Manila, CALABARZON
The Philippines has successfully flattened the trends curve of COVID-19 transmission with decreasing cases seen in Metro Manila and nearby provinces in the CALABARZON region based on the assessment of University of the Philippines (UP) professor and OCTA Research Team's Guido David.
Filipino innovations push Philippines’ climb 4 notches up in global rankings
Filipino innovations have pushed the Philippines' climb 4 notches up in the Global Innovation Index (GII) for the year 2020.
Philippines voted Best Diving Area in Japan marine fair
The Philippines was voted Best Diving Area in the recently concluded 28th Marine Diving Fair held in Ikebukuro, Japan.
Filipino seafarers’ expiring record books extended for 1 year amid pandemic
Filipino seafarers with expiring Seafarer’s Record Books (SRBs) and Seafarers Identification and Record Books (SIRBs) have been given a one-year extension as a consideration amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Palawan, Cebu nature parks named in Lonely Planet’s spectacular dive spots
Tubbataha Reef National Park in Palawan and Moalboal in Cebu are once again cited among Lonely Planet's recommended "most surprisingly spectacular" dive spots in the world.
Overseas Filipino Workers’ expired employment certificates extended by POEA
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) whose overseas employment certificates (OECs) have expired during the community quarantine are being allowed to leave the Philippines for work abroad.
You know it’s Christmas in the Philippines when Jose Mari Chan memes arrive
You know it's Christmas in the Philippines when Filipino music icon Jose Mari Chan's memes are all over social media, radio, and television.
Rare Luzon Bleeding-Heart doves return to Philippines
Rare Luzon Bleeding-Heart doves are now back in the Philippines after being under the care of Singapore conservation for 8 years.
Philippines’ Kristina Knott breaks 33-year-old SEA Games century dash record
Kristina Knott of the Philippines made history on Sunday after breaking another 33-year-old Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) record, this time in the 100-meter dash.
Catriona Gray is new champion of Laguna heritage products
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has been declared the new champion of Laguna heritage products after she visited the province over the weekend.
Philippines’ Luksong Tinik, traditional games honored in special stamps
Luksong Tinik and other traditional games from the Philippines were honored in special stamps released by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost).
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Philippines Sets New Guinness World Record for Largest Solar Lamp Display
The Philippines has earned a new Guinness World Record for the largest display of solar-powered lamps, thanks to the global grassroots movement Liter of...
