A Day in the Life of a Princess at Enchanted Kingdom
We’ve come a long way from how we perceived what a princess is then and now. We used to believe that a princess can only be saved by a prince,…
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Global Affairs
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Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Global Filipino community living and working around the World.
Public-Private Partnership Center to Play Key Role in Infrastructure Upgrades in Small Towns, Cities in the Philippines
The Philippines’ Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center is supporting provinces, cities, and small towns across the archipelago in tapping private capital to modernize transportation networks and other aging infrastructure. As the…
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Philippine PPP Policy Gets a Boost from ADB’s $300 Million Loan
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (20 August 2018) — The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has approved a $300 million policy-based loan to support the Philippines’ efforts to strengthen the framework under which…
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President Duterte assures public a clean 2019 elections
DAVAO CITY – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Friday, August 17, assured the public that there would be a clean conduct of 2019 midterm elections. The President expressed this as…
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Hua Fung Teh Named Chairman of ONE Championship in China
Shanghai, China: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced that Hua Fung Teh has been named Chairman of ONE Championship in China.…
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Yoshitaka Naito Confident in Winning Against Joshua Pacio: ‘I can do it again!’
After holding three major live events in the month of July, ONE Championship shifts focus immediately to its next blockbuster cards in Shanghai and Jakarta for September. Taking place at…
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Willie Revillame Renews Partnership with GMA
WBR Entertainment Productions Inc. Chairman and CEO Willie Revillame recently renewed his co-production contract with GMA Network, Inc. for the airing of his top-rating variety program “Wowowin”. Present during the…
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Integrated PLDT, Smart Network Expansion Boosts Speeds and Revenues
Accelerated network, capacity rollout nears 2018 targets. PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have accelerated the rollout of the group’s fixed and wireless networks, boosting data speeds…
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Sailing For All Filipinos
Owning a boat or a yacht costs more than a car or a house. In reality, it doesn’t have to be. Collaborative endeavours of international sailboat and boatbuilding organizations coupled…
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Spend your break at Enchanted Kingdom!
It’s been months since school started and surely, students need to take a break to relax and have some fun, yes? The sembreak is coming up and there are multiple…
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Filipino Flavors Debut in New Zealand
Mama Sita’s participates in the Auckland Food Show AUCKLAND – Mama Sita’s brand of Philippine sauces and mixes presented its line of favorite Filipino dishes to an international audience at…
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Kapuso stars bag major awards at the 14th Cinemalaya fest
Two of GMA Network’s finest artists recently won big acting recognitions during the 14th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Comedy Concert Queen…
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Globe hosts 12th Singtel Group Regional CTO-CIO Forum
CEBU, Philippines — Continuing its decade-long commitment to strengthen the relationship among Information and Communications Technology (ICT) leaders across Asia, Singtel once again brought together some of the most influential…
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From Canada to Philippines with Love: PhilCan Student Organizes Huge Book Donations to Public Schools
Chris Mills grew up in the Philippines with a Filipina mother. When he went to Canada for university, he was amazed at the high-quality text books available. Chris resolved that…
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President Duterte receives P32.03B dividend remittances from GOCCs
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte received dividend remittances from several Government-Owned and -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) totaling P32.03 billion during the GOCC Day held in Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, August 15. During…
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Still on top: Inday Will Always Love You now on its second season
There is no denying that the romantic comedy series Inday Will Always Love You (IWALY) is a hit among viewers. It continues to lord over its timeslot since it debuted…
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Salute to the 1st Pioneer Maestro Academy Graduates
The 1st Pioneer Maestro Academy held its graduation rites ceremony honoring 12 students after completing a two-week of workshop in wooden boat-building at Sitio Arosan, Barangay Concordia, Bolinao Pangasinan, August…
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P200M friendship dome to rise in Marawi City
The Filipino-Chinese community is donating a P200-million multi-purpose center, seeking to help Maranaos recover from the five-month battle that devastated Marawi City last year. In a meeting with President Rodrigo…
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President Duterte to new gov’t officials: Be competent and honest
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, August 13, told the newly appointed government officials to be competent and honest in serving the government. President Duterte said this as he administered…
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President Duterte sends off Filipino athletes competing in 18th Asian Games
“It is my pleasure to stand before you, some of the most dedicated and passionate athletes of our country today. Of the millions of Filipinos, only few have been gifted…
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