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· Ryan General
Manny Pacquiao Says He is ‘Not Afraid to Die’ for the Philippines Fighting COVID-19
Boxing icon and senator of the Philippines Manny Pacquiao faces the coronavirus (COVID-19) head-on as the infected cases in his home country continue to rise. Over the weekend, Senator Pacquiao said he is willing to risk it all so that he can help those who have been severely…
· Ryan General
Filipina ‘Black Barbie’ Becomes a Fan Favorite in Miss Universe Philippines 2020
A 20-year-old candidate in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines pageant has become an early favorite among social media users.
· Bryan Ke
Taal Volcano in the Philippines Erupts During Couple’s Wedding Ceremony
A couple in the Philippines pushed through their wedding ceremony as the Taal Volcano erupted on Sunday. Chino and Kat Vaflor’s wedding was held at Savana Farm Tagaytay by Solange in the city of Tagaytay, about 10 miles from the still erupting Taal Volcano.
· Bryan Ke
Steve Harvey Nearly Confuses Miss Philippines and Malaysia When Announcing National Costume Winner
Steve Harvey almost made another blunder while announcing the winner of the National Costume segment of this year’s Miss Universe beauty pageant. The 62-year-old “Family Feud” host excitingly announced the winner of the National Costume category on Sunday while standing next to…
· Carl Samson
Why Thanksgiving Used to Be a Major Holiday in the Philippines
Fun fact: Thanksgiving Day was previously celebrated in the Philippines. The idea of the Philippines commemorating a controversial feast between the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621 may seem slightly bizarre, but it starts to make sense when one remembers that the Southeast…
· Ryan General
Baby-Faced Teacher in the Philippines is Really 22 Years Old
Ian Francis Manga is a 22-year-old teacher in the Philippines’ Bulacan province but is often mistaken for being a student himself. With his short height and baby face, he is often mistaken as an elementary student instead of being part of the faculty at Mater El-Roi School Inc.,…
· Bryan Ke
Villagers Now Swap Plastic Garbage for Rice in the Philippines
A village in Muntinlupa, Philippines is trying to tackle the plastic problem by offering its villagers a kilogram (about 2 pounds) of rice in exchange for plastics. Residents of Bayanan village can receive 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of rice when they exchange 2 kilograms (4.4…
· Ryan General
Why the Philippines, With No History of School Shootings, Wants to Put Police on Campuses
As the U.S. continues to figure out how to deal with mass school shootings, the idea of placing police and armed guards on campuses is a regular topic in the media and online discussions. Now, halfway across the world, a nation is trying to adopt this very solution to a problem…
· Bryan Ke
15 Things From the Philippines That Hits Every Filipino in the Feels Like a Ton of Lechon
When you leave your home country, you are bound to miss a lot of stuff from the motherland. From traditional delicacies, such as balut and holiday activities like New Year fireworks, here are a few things that Filipino immigrants probably miss from the Philippines after moving…
· Ryan General
‘Purple Yam’ from the Philippines is Now a Growing Trend, But Asians Already Know What’s Up
A distinctly violet food item from the Philippines has been growing in popularity in the United States in recent years. Locally known as ube (pronounced oo-beh), the Philippine purple yam first gained widespread exposure in the U.S. with more Filipino restaurants incorporating…
· Ryan General
The Philippines Thanks Vietnam After 22 Filipino Fishermen Are Rescued at Sea
“Vietnam. Philippines. Friends.” Those were the three words that saved the 22 Filipino fishermen from certain death after their boat was sunk by a speeding Chinese ship and left on their own on June 10. According to Philippine officials, the Philippine boat was anchored in the…
· Bryan Ke
The Philippines Grew 10 Million Extra Mangoes Because of Unusual Warm Weather
The Philippines is currently facing such an overflowing supply of excess mangoes that the government is now scrambling to come up with a plan to make sure it won’t all go to waste. Agricultural Secretary Emmanuel Piñol spoke to reporters on Monday and revealed that there are…
· Ryan General
Alcoholic Boba is Now Causing Asian Glow in the Philippines
A new milk tea shop in the Philippines is already making waves for its unique take on everyone’s favorite Asian beverage. Tipsy Tea, as its name suggests, creates milk tea concoctions that make people a bit tipsy as they are deliciously infused with alcohol. Owned by Ryan…
· Khier Casino
New Law May Require Students in the Philippines to Plant 10 Trees to Graduate
A new law in the Philippines may require every student in elementary school, high school and college to plant 10 trees before they graduate. The legislation, titled the “Graduation Legacy for the Environmental Act,” was approved on May 15 in the House of Representatives and…
· Bryan Ke
People Thought Cameron Diaz Visited the Philippines, But It Was Just a Normal Tourist
Philippine social media and news outlets went ablaze earlier this week when a set of pictures was posted online showing Cameron Diaz visiting the popular tourist destination of El Nido in Palawan, Philippines. On Tuesday, food entrepreneur Happy Ongpauco-Tiu posted a series of…
· Ryan General
Tourist Dies From Rabies After Rescuing Stray Puppy in the Philippines
A Norwegian tourist who found a stray puppy while on a trip to the Philippines died on Monday after allegedly getting infected with rabies and not receiving treatment. View this post on Instagram Happy days 🐬🦋 . . #olangoisland #phillipines #paradise #clearwaters #sun #vacay…
· Ryan General
Cafe in the Philippines Now Uses Straws Made Out of Coconut Leaves to Cut Plastic Waste
A cafe in the Philippines has been earning praise online for using biodegradable straws made out of coconut leaves as a means of reducing plastic waste. The eco-friendly straws called lukay (local term for palm leaves) can be found in Cafe Editha, located in Dapa, Surigao del…
· Ryan General
New Species of Ancient Humans Discovered in the Philippines
Ancient bones and teeth of a previously unknown early human species have been discovered inside a cave on an island in the Philippines. The small-bodied hominin was named Homo luzonensis by researchers in honor of the country’s largest island Luzon, which was the site of its…
· Ryan General
Man Posts on Facebook About How He ‘Escaped’ The Philippines With 3 Arrest Warrants
A fugitive from the Philippines caused a stir on social media with a Facebook post detailing how he allegedly evaded airport authorities to sneak out of the country. Christian “Xian” Gaza, who made local headlines two years ago with a stunt (asking an actress for a date using a…
· Ryan General
Philippines Beach Club Owner Destroys Instagrammers Who Want Free Stuff for ‘Exposure’
A beach club in the Philippines has expressed its stand on privileged social media influencers who ask for free things in exchange for publicity and exposure. In a recent Facebook post, White Banana Beach Club announced to its followers that they are not interested in…
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