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Worth Lodriga bags 1st place in Student Mars Art in Colorado

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Jul 042017
 
Worth Lodriga bags 1st place in Student Mars Art in Colorado

Young painter Worth Lodriga has once again carried the Philippine colors as he bagged the 1st place in the 2017 Student Mars Art (SMArt) Contest in Colorado, USA. Where No Man Has Gone Before [by Worth Lodriga via Facebook] Lodriga, dubbed the Little Picasso of the Philippines, won in the elementary school category with his painting “Where No Man Has Gone Before.” The Junior Picasso 7-Star Artist awardee from La Salle Greenhills competed in the Mars Society tilt against over 140 students around the world, and won with his own depiction of a phase of the human future on the planet Mars, from first landing to full settlement. Lodriga’s art work will be included in a book on Mars Art, along with a feature on the Mars Society website. The Mars Society is also awarding Lodriga with $1,000 and a trophy, along with an invitation to the 2017 International Mars Society Convention at the University of California in September to display and talk about his art.   The post Worth Lodriga bags 1st place in Student Mars Art in Colorado appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Worth Lodriga receives 7-Star Artist award Martha Atienza wins Baloise Art Prize at Art Basel Pinoy art highlighted in Art Dubai gallery Piňa fabric art by children with autism praised in NY

Nat Geo hails Zamboanga’s Pink Beach among world’s best

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Jul 042017
 
Nat Geo hails Zamboanga’s Pink Beach among world’s best

National Geographic has praised Pink Beach in Great Santa Cruz Island, Zamboanga as one of the “21 Best Beaches in the World.” Pink Beach, Zamboanga [via National Geographic] Great Santa Cruz Island was hailed by writer Kimberly Lovato for its unique offering in a country where beautiful beaches abound: “Hardly lacking in gorgeous beaches, the Philippines claims a pink-sand variety, too. The blush color comes from billions of pieces of crushed red organ-pipe coral, seen in every handful of sand.” Nat Geo went on to advice travelers to Pink Beach of the regulated number of visitors and the requirement for advance arrangements through the Zamboanga tourism office. Lovato listed Pink Beach as the 15 th best beach where beach lovers can “Find perfection in these places where land meets water.” Great Santa Cruz Island became famous for being the only pink sand beach in the Philippines, its’ pink color coming from pulverized red organ pipe coral mixed with white sand.   The post Nat Geo hails Zamboanga’s Pink Beach among world’s best appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Amanpulo a world-class luxury beach resort Nacpan Beach in Trip Advisors list of World’s Best Philippines in National Geographic Best Trips 2016 Australians adore Philippine paradise spots

Pinoy students score 4 medals in Bulgaria Math Olympiad

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Jul 042017
 
Pinoy students score 4 medals in Bulgaria Math Olympiad

Filipino mathletes from Philippine high schools brought home 4 medals from the 21st Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad (JBMO) held in Bulgaria. The Philippine Math Team [by MTG via Rappler] The Pinoy students won four medals at the math Olympiad: Vincent Uy DeLa Cruz of Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science finished with 24 points to grab a Silver medal. Bryce Ainsley Ang Sanchez of Grace Christian College also received a Silver medal after finishing with 20 points. Immanuel Josiah Ang Balete of St. Stephen’s High School made a Bronze medal finish with 17 total points. Eion Nikolai Siytiu Chua of International School Manila also got the Bronze for his 10 points finish. The Philippines finished at rank 12 from among 19 participating countries, with 78 points total including 7 from non-medal finisher Aiman Andrei Ututalum Kue of Zamboanga Chong Hua High School. The mathletes were accompanied by Mathematics Trainers Guild-Philippines (MTG) coaches James Kelvin Martin and Hazel Joy Shi. MTG president Dr. Isidro Aguilar announced the medals finish of the country at the JBMO in a news release. “We are very proud of these young Filipino math wizards for their achievement. This is the result of their hard work,” stated Dr. Aguilar. The Pinoy mathletes have been trained by MTG, an organization of math experts who sends students to international competitions.   The post Pinoy students score 4 medals in Bulgaria Math Olympiad appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Pinoy mathletes bag 12 golds, 138 medals in Read More …

El Nido in “25 Beaches to See In Your Lifetime” list

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Jun 302017
 
El Nido in “25 Beaches to See In Your Lifetime” list

El Nido in Palawan has been recommended as one of the “25 Beaches to See In Your Lifetime” by Business Insider. El Nido, Palawan [by Dmitry Pichugin via Shutterstock] The business website picked the Philippines’ beach as of one the top 25 must-see beaches worth travelling to in the world for its sand, waters, and lagoons. Insider’s Sarah Schmalbruch recommended the world-renowned beach destination saying, “You'll be happy no matter which of El Nido's numerous beaches you visit.” Consistently voted as Top Island and Top Most Beautiful Island Beach by various travel sites, El Nido is described by Business Insider as “synonymous with sparkling white sand and vibrant waters. Its lagoons are surrounded by towering cliffs that will impart a sense of adventure while you swim and lounge.” El Nido is one of the top spots drawing international travelers to Palawan which is also renowned for being home to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.   The post El Nido in “25 Beaches to See In Your Lifetime” list appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Travelers’ Choice names Top PH beaches Palawan, Boracay in Conde Nast, Trip Advisor top list Nacpan Beach in Trip Advisors list of World’s Best Trip Advisor picks El Nido as global choice destination

Japan Cruise Lines to boost cruise tourism in PHL

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Jun 302017
 
Japan Cruise Lines to boost cruise tourism in PHL

Japan Cruise Lines (JCL) has committed to send MS Pacific Venus on a regular port call to the Philippines by 2018. The anticipated visit of the Osaka-based cruise liner’s 600-capacity passenger ship carrying mostly Japanese tourists is expected to grow cruise tourism in the Philippines.  The MS Pacific Venus FB page lists the cruise ship as having 9 decks, 2 pools, casino, gymnasium, various bars, 402-seat main show lounge, 250 outside cabins with 20 having balconies, 16 inside cabins, which can carry over 600 passengers and a crew of 180. The cruise ship is mainly used for the Japanese market where businesses often charter them for incentive cruises. Their main cruise destinations are to Australia, New Zealand and throughout Southeast Asia. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo said, “We are confident that with JCL resuming its operations in the Philippines, visitor arrivals from Japan will notably increase to enable this top four source market to inevitably rise from its present rank.” JCL, Japan’s leading cruise line, last made port calls in Manila, Boracay, Bohol, and the Hundred Islands in 2016, and in Puerto Princesa and Manila in 2015, according to Teo. Mr. Kenji Yoneda, JCL Senior Managing Director, made the commitment at the 2017 Philippine Business Mission (PBM): “We are happy to announce that we will be deploying the Pacific Venus to the Philippines next year. We hope to receive the usual support for the safe and enjoyable stay of our passengers.” DOT reported the latest statistics showing that Read More …

Fil-Am comedian Jo Koy stars in Netflix TV special

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Jun 302017
 
Fil-Am comedian Jo Koy stars in Netflix TV special

Netflix has featured Filipino-American Jo Koy’s self-produced comedy special that is riding the boom in televised stand-up comedy. Jo Koy or Joseph Glenn Herbert’s show “Live from Seattle” episode features his brand of comedy that pokes fun at his Asian-American experiences and Filipino heritage, more notably his Filipina mother’s insistence of doing things “Pinoy” in America. The preview of his Netflix show has the Filipino comic taking potshots at US-Philippine relations saying he is half-white, half-Filipino and therefore, his father was in the military. Jo Koy goes on to say how his Filipina mother met his American father, "A lot of soldiers were fighting for this country; my dad was dating." He also affectionately recalls how his 4’10” mother used Vicks Vaporub as an all-around cure saying, “She treated us like we were still in the Philippines.” Jo Koy: Live from Seattle was filmed at the Moore Theater in the comedian’s hometown of Seattle, Washington, with all aspects running with his creative input. “I worked every hat,” he said. “It felt so good and so rewarding to be able to submit that piece of work to Netflix because it was my heart, my soul, my blood,” Jo Koy said in an NBC News report. The 45-year old comic started his career in 1989 at a Las Vegas coffeehouse and credits his mother for encouraging him to join school talent shows, hold impromptu performances, which eventually inspired his move to Los Angeles. Jo Koy has since appeared in NBC’s “The Tonight Read More …

Lapu-lapu is the new hero on Mobile Legends: Bang bang

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Jun 292017
 

Filipino national hero Lapu-lapu is the newest hero on popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game Mobile Legends: Bang bang. Warrior Lapu-lapu won the mobile phone game poll for the Philippines’ choice of the next Mobile Legends hero, beating Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio. The concept art for Lapu-lapu depicts the hero as a native with a tattooed muscular body, an absolute warrior which fits the known image of the Philippine hero. The MOBA game describes the hero Lapu-Lapu as one who “took up his twin blades and led his people into battle, slaying countless invaders. Under his leadership, they won victory and the respect of the enemy, free once again to live in peace.” “The incident of ‘outside invaders’ made our hero aware of the world beyond the island, and though beset by enemies, he packed his bags and began a journey to learn about this world,” reads the caption on the introduction video. Lapu-lapu is known as the pre-Spanish warrior who defended Mactan, Cebu from the Spanish conquerors led by Ferdinand Magellan.   The post Lapu-lapu is the new hero on Mobile Legends: Bang bang appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Globe shines in SingTel Mobile App Challenge PH-made Flippy Bottle Extreme tops Google Play Pinoy mobile app LAWIN spotlighted at UN forum Bemz Benedito recognized as Global Transgender hero

Filipina Maureen Wroblewitz wins Asia’s Next Top Model Title

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Jun 292017
 
Filipina Maureen Wroblewitz wins Asia’s Next Top Model Title

Maureen Wroblewitz is the first Filipina to be hailed “Asia’s Next Top Model Season 5 winner. Maureen Wroblewitz [via Asia’s Next Top Model] The 5’6″ Fil-German beauty, who moved to the Philippines at the age of 15, bagged the title after outlasting Shikin Gomez of Malaysia and Minh Tu Nguyen of Vietnam in the finale episode. On her way to winning the title, Maureen withstood some not-so-kind words from some fellow top model candidates who told her in one widely shared video clip that she didn’t deserve to be in the competition. With her victory, the 19-year old Wroblewitz took home a Subaru Impreza, and a coveted modeling contract with London-based Storm Model Management. She will also be on the cover of Nylon Singapore’s online edition, in addition to being featured in other high-profile fashion campaigns Wroblewitz was one of the three Filipinas who joined the competition. Other Pinoy hopefuls were 22-year-old Anjelica Santillan and 20-year-old Jennica Sanchez. Shot in Singapore, the show was hosted by Cindy Bishop with show judges Cara McIlroy and Yu Tsai with guest judge, 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach. TAGS: Maureen Wroblewitz, Asia’s Next Top Model, Shikin Gomez, Minh Tu Nguyen, Anjelica Santillan, Jennica Sanchez, Cindy Bishop, Cara McIlroy, Yu Tsai, Pia Wurtzbach   The post Filipina Maureen Wroblewitz wins Asia’s Next Top Model Title appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Filipina is Asia’s Next Top Model 1st Runner-up Filipina Top Gun pilots US Air Force F-16 Fighter Jet PH wins 4th straight Read More …

Philippine Airlines gains 16 spots in World Airline rankings

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Jun 292017
 
Philippine Airlines gains 16 spots in World Airline rankings

Philippine Airlines has moved up by 16 spots in the ranking of the Top 100 Airlines in 2017 of the Skytrax World Airline Awards. The flag carrier of the Philippines is now at 67th, up from its 83rd ranking in 2016, as voted by airline customers around the world. Skytrax released the results for the Top 100 Airlines from among more than 325 airlines surveyed. The survey covered over 325 airlines, from the largest international airlines to smaller domestic carriers, measuring Quality standards for 41 KPI’s across front-line product and service factors in the Airport and Onboard environments. Travelers across the globe took part in the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to decide the winners. 19.87 million eligible survey entries were counted in the final results, and 105 nationalities participated in the survey from August 2016 to May 2017. The World Airline Awards, described as "the Oscars of the aviation industry", are most coveted Quality accolades for the world airline industry, and a global benchmark of airline excellence. Any airline in the world can be nominated. There is no outside sponsorship for the survey, with the voting process and results analysis subjected to detailed, independent assessment.   The post Philippine Airlines gains 16 spots in World Airline rankings appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: PH rises in innovative economy world ranking PH rises 5 notches in WEF competitiveness rankings PHL internet speed makes huge gains, Akamai says PH one of the world’s best to raise a family for Read More …

Reel Time docu bags award at Monte Carlo TV Festival

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Jun 292017
 
Reel Time docu bags award at Monte Carlo TV Festival

GMA Network’s Reel Time documentary “Isinulat sa Tubig (Forgotten Children of the Waves)” has received the Golden Nymph Laureate Special Amade Prize at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival – the first to be received by a Philippine TV program. Reel Time documentary “Isinulat sa Tubig” via TV Festival Reel Time was also the lone Asian country television show awarded at the 57th edition of the Monte-Carlo TV Festival European awards. AMADE jury president Michel Merkt praised the Philippine program saying, "The access to education is crucial and we were all touched and amazed by the determination of these children from the remote village of Matnog in the Philippines." "This year, we wanted not only to give the award to a project which shares AMADE’s vision but also brings hopes and a strong positive message to the community,” Merkt said during the awarding ceremonies in Monaco. A GMA network release described the winning documentary a feature on students crossing oceans and trekking up mountains on foot every day just to get an education, written and directed by Reel Time's executive producer Jayson Bernard Santos. "The students from Matnog, Sorsogon in the southern part of the Philippines no longer have to swim going to school after several individuals and organizations have sent their donations. These kids will forever remind us of our responsibility to give voices to the marginalized especially the children," said Santos. The Golden Nymph Awards are among the most prestigious prizes in international television, rewarding the best TV programs and Read More …

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