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Ritchel Mendiola

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Ritchel Mendiola is a feature writer based in the Philippines. In addition to writing for Balikbayan Magazine, she is a news correspondent for Asian Journal News-Manila.
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  • United States

Population of Filipino Americans in the USA now over 4.2 million according to the Pew Research Center

  • May 8, 2021
  • Ritchel Mendiola
Filipinos make up 18% of the Asian population in the United States, according to a new report by the Washington-based polling firm Pew Research Center. “A record 23 million Asian…
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  • Entrepreneur

Jollibee Looks Toward Global Expansion In 2021

  • March 22, 2021
  • Ritchel Mendiola
The pandemic is not stopping Filipino fast food chain Jollibee from reaching its goal of opening  450 restaurants around the world in 2021. Jollibee CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong said he is…
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  • Arts & Culture

Disney looking to cast Filipina for ‘Lola’ role in upcoming film

  • January 16, 2021
  • Ritchel Mendiola
American media giant Disney is looking for a Filipina or Filipina-American actress to play the role of a “lola” (grandmother) for an upcoming film. In its casting call currently up…
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First COVID-19 vaccine administered by Filipina Nurse in the United Kingdom

  • December 11, 2020
  • Ritchel Mendiola
A Filipina nurse was part of history this week as she administered the first COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials to a 90-year-old woman in the United Kingdom. National Health…
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  • Destinations

Starting December 7, Balikbayans Allowed To Enter The Philippines Visa Free

  • November 30, 2020
  • Ritchel Mendiola
Former Filipino citizens or “balikbayans” will be allowed to enter the Philippines visa-free starting December 7, Malacañang said on Friday, November 27. Their spouses and children, regardless of age, are…
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  • Health

Redefining Cleanliness Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic

  • November 10, 2020
  • Ritchel Mendiola
More than six months after the World Health Organization declared it as a pandemic, COVID-19 continues to ravage all corners of the Earth, posing an unprecedented challenge to public health…
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  • Health

This Company is Helping Communities Create ‘SafeZones’

  • October 23, 2020
  • Ritchel Mendiola
CerarMist brings to you the next generation of surface sanitizers and protectants which enables the public and private sector to respond to the unique set of challenges brought on by…
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Department of Tourism to spend P6 billion to boost Philippine tourism industry—projects to lose P43 billion in tourism revenues due to the threat of the novel coronavirus

  • March 6, 2020
  • Ritchel Mendiola
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat on Wednesday, March 4, announced that the Department of Tourism will be spending some P6 billion on a tourism resiliency program that will boost the…
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Engineer RC Tollo makes his mark in the Land Development Industry

  • January 14, 2020
  • Ritchel Mendiola
Behind every structure that populate the world are a team of creative and fastidious minds who planned, conceptualized, and saw the project throughout the end. But before architects can design…
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Winter Fashion Trends

  • January 13, 2020
  • Ritchel Mendiola
The arrival of a new season doesn’t necessarily mean a totally new wardrobe. But it is a time for an outfit reassessment. What would look good on you while also…
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  • Health

Strange skincare ingredients that gives you beautiful skin

  • September 7, 2019
  • Ritchel Mendiola
The pursuit of beautiful skin is never-ending, and with the Korean skincare routine craze not showing any signs of dying down, beauty companies are churning more and more products for…
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  • Real Estate

4 Ways to Ensure Your Land Title is Authentic

  • September 7, 2019
  • Ritchel Mendiola
Owning a property has always been a dream to many. However, the process of buying one can quickly turn into a headache -inducing nightmarish ordeal, especially if you find out…
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Antipolo’s Best-Kept Secrets

  • September 7, 2019
  • Ritchel Mendiola
The city of Antipolo is noteworthy for having popular destinations like Hinulugang Taktak Falls, Pinto Art Museum, Antipolo Cathedral, and Inday Nelly Mystical Cave. As such, these are usually the…
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A Vibrant Standard of Hotel Living

  • September 6, 2019
  • Ritchel Mendiola
A Gateway to Exciting Adventures Just a stone’s throw away from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 is a hotel perfect for businessmen who need a venue for…
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Real Estate Remains the Most Preferred Investment for Overseas Filipinos

  • July 12, 2019
  • Ritchel Mendiola
A recent survey by the New Perspective Media Group revealed that up to 80 percent of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf are considering…
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Manila, the World’s Hottest Luxury Home Market

  • July 11, 2019
  • Ritchel Mendiola
According to property consultancy Knight Frank, Manila is the hottest luxury home market in the world — besting other popular luxury housing cities around the globe such as Boston, Tokyo…
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The Future of Metro-Manila’s Railway Network

  • July 10, 2019
  • Ritchel Mendiola
Commuting has always been a daily part in a Filipino’s everyday routine, and with it, comes the never-ending complaints and frustrations about the state of public transportation in Metro Manila.…
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  • Restaurants & Bars

Authentic Japanese Dining Experience at Izakaya Kenta

  • July 8, 2019
  • Ritchel Mendiola
With all the countless Japanese restaurants gracing the metro, it isn’t an easy feat to stand out from the rest. Luckily, Izakaya Kenta manages to do this just fine, all…
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  • Style

2019 Summer Fashion Trends

  • July 8, 2019
  • Ritchel Mendiola
Summer has arrived in high temperatures and shades of gold, which means it’s time to augment your capsule wardrobe with new seasonal pieces. Some takeaways from the summer 2019 runways…
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  • Health

Quit these 18 foods for a longer, healthier life

  • March 26, 2019
  • Ritchel Mendiola
Eating a large amount of unhealthy “ultraprocessed” food may shorten lifespan, a recent study from France revealed. Published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, the study showed a 10% increase…
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