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Filipina Reinabelle Reyes Proves Einstein Right
Think of Filipinos who have astounded the world lately, and the first names that come to mind are likely to be Manny Pacquiao or Charice. The two definitely earned their… Read more
Filipino Student Benedict Carandang Chosen Young Global Leader 2012
A Filipino scholar in the United Kingdom has been chosen the 2012 Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum. A statement from the British Embassy in Manila said… Read more
Pinoy Voted World’s Favorite Bartender
A Filipino bartender — Sir Raminad Ong — received the “Favorite Bartender” title in the recently-concluded World Bartender Championship in Dallas, Texas. Ong received the award after garnering the most… Read more
Taif Nurse Manuel Cacapit Donates House, Lot For Poor Filipino Kids
A Filipino nurse in Taif who financed his schooling doing odd jobs is now a benefactor for underprivileged children in his home country. Manuel Cacapit has just donated a house… Read more
Nominations Now Accepted for OFW Awards
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is now accepting nominations for two major awards for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for this year. These awards are the: 2012 Presidential Awards for… Read more
Commission on Filipinos Overseas Launches 2012 Presidential Awards
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has launched a new search for the biennial Gawad ng Pangulo Awards. The award, which was institutionalized in 1991, aims to honor and recognize… Read more
Pinoys Feted on Rizal Day in Macau
Overseas Filipino workers in Macau were feted by Philippine officials there on the 115th anniversary of the martyrdom of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal on December 30 last year. The… Read more
Travel Photographer George Tapan Wins NatGeo Photo Contest
Travel photographer George Tapan bagged first place in the 2011 photography contest of National Geographic, according to the contest’s official website. Tapan was picked as the winner in the Places… Read more
Filipino Dr Tess Mauricio is ‘America’s Favorite Dermatologist’
It can be difficult to imagine that at one point, Dr. Tess Mauricio, a succesful business owner, author, and TV host, is nothing but the confident woman she is now…. Read more
Mylene Freires Inspires Fellow Nurses in UK
For Filipino nurse Mylene Freires, administering Port-a-Cath insertion to patients with sickle cell disease could be a life-saving procedure to many patients at the Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Trust… Read more
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