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 …

Japan’s Nomura upgrades PHL economic growth

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May 102017
 
Japan’s Nomura upgrades PHL economic growth

The Philippines’ economic growth forecast for the years 2017 and 2018 has been upgraded in the latest Nomura Securities report. [via Reuters] The Nomura report “Philippines: Catching Up” released in April notes the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing to 6.7 %, compared to the previous year’s 6.3%. Nomura economist Euben Paracuelles revealed that the Philippines’ significant growth is faster than other Asian peers such as Indonesia (5.6 percent), Malaysia (4.8 percent), Thailand (3.4 percent), and Singapore (2.5 percent), according to a report published by Stock Signals Philippines. The global investment bank says the country’s current GDP is improved by first quarter merchandise exports, specifically, that of electronic exports, which picked up demand from principal trading partners. Paracuelles further explains that the catching up refers to the electronic exports whose growth increased to 10.4 percent year-on- year, after a last quarter 2016 decline of 1.9 percent. Electronics shipments from the country jumped to 15.9% in February, credited to surge of export volumes, while other ASEAN countries maintained price restraints. The Nomura economic analyst added that the Philippines remains “relatively protected from risks of slowdown because it is accounted for in the 26.5 percent of GDP in exports of goods and services. Plus, the domestic demand remains stronger than ever.” Nomura believes that the Philippine “economy will remain resilient as the central powers of growth – investment spending and private consumption – continue to prosper.”   The post Japan’s Nomura upgrades PHL economic growth appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: PHL Read More …

Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose wins Silver

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Apr 192017
 
Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose wins Silver

Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Ann San Jose won the Silver at the 12th International Song Contest: The Global Sound. Julie Ann San Jose [via Billboard Philippines] Representing the Philippines, San Jose placed second for her song “Tidal Wave” in a close battle which gave her 500 points, just next to Peru representative Temple Sour’s “Te Gusto” (I like You) with 501 points. The International Song Contest, an online music contest that started in June 2012, is non-profit community that aims to get global recognition for various talents from over 99 countries. The Philippines won the 10th edition of the competition with Sarah Geronimo‘s “Kilometro”, giving the country the honor of being the first Asian country to win in ISC Global Sound.   The post Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose wins Silver appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Jaclyn Jose wins Cannes’ Best Actress award for role in Ma Rosa Jose Rizal Musical in Hong Kong stars Filipino kids Anne Lorraine Colis wins Miss Globe Pageant Gilas bags Silver in FIBA Asia, Castro still Asia’s best point guard

SM commits to go beyond the hour in Earth Hour

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Apr 042017
 
SM commits to go beyond the hour in Earth Hour

Staying true to its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection, SM Prime Holdings Inc. has challenged the public to see Earth Hour as just a 60-minute event for the environment but a continuing personal pledge to climate action. Using bikes to power the mini globe during the 2017 Earth Hour celebration at the SM Mall of Asia are (L-R): Demetrio Ignacio, Jr., Undersecretary, DENR; Aurelio “Gigi” Montinola III, Board Chairman, WWF-Philippines; Jeffrey Lim, President, SM Prime Holdings, Inc.; Vicente Perez, Chairman, WWF-Phils. NAC; Atty. Bong Villones, Secretary to the Mayor of Pasay City. Speaking during the recently concluded Switch Off ceremony of Earth Hour spearheaded by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, Steven Tan, Senior Vice President of SM Supermalls, said SM for its part will continue to go beyond the one-hour light switch off by intensifying and strengthening its efforts to address climate change considering the impact it has on the communities all over the country. “We are now facing a climate crossroad and it’s up to us to make the right choice. A choice which transcends borders and generations. Let us go beyond the hour and find ways to continue to shine for climate action,” Tan said. Earth Hour is a global effort to raise awareness on environmental issues particularly climate change and its effects on people and Planet Earth. Through the years, SM made environmental management the core of its every development. SM Cares has likewise embarked on sustainable Read More …

Makati Business Club remains bullish on PH economy

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Mar 312017
 
Makati Business Club remains bullish on PH economy

Filipino businessmen are looking at the Philippine economy in a positive light and continuing big investments in the country this year, according to a survey of the Makati Business Club (MBC). The First Semester Executive Outlook Survey for 2017 released by MBC to the media revealed the optimistic outlook of Filipino executives in the following areas: A majority 83% of senior business executives projected a higher gross domestic product growth in 2017 compared to last year’s 6.8 percent rate About 57 % expect a higher rate for the 91-day Treasury Bill than the previous year’s 1.5 percent 53 % see exports to either increase by 29 percent or stay unchanged at 24 percent 64 % expect imports to be lower than last year’s $73.72 billion “On investments for 2017, the projection remains bright. A positive outlook remains in terms of corporate performance for 2017, with a large majority of the respondents projecting an increase in both gross revenues and net income in the coming year,” the MBC said in the Philippine Star report. About 74 percent of the businesses confirmed they even add to their investments in 2017, pegging an average amount of P785 million. The MBC survey was conducted among the senior executives of the country’s largest corporations.   The post Makati Business Club remains bullish on PH economy appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Philippines is Asia’s fastest growing economy in Q1 2013 World Bank projects PH economy to expand 6.4% PHL posts strongest economic growth Read More …

Filipina Top Gun pilots US Air Force F-16 Fighter Jet

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Mar 072017
 
Filipina Top Gun pilots US Air Force F-16 Fighter Jet

Monessa Catuncan [via Facebook] A Filipina-American is piloting the supersonic F-16 Fighting Falcon “Viper” fighter jet for the United States Air Force. Monessa Catuncan opted to fly the F-16 Falcon jet fighter, a state-of- the-art combat aircraft, after becoming the first Filipina-American to pass the highly-coveted pilot course in 2007. As one of the elite highly qualified pilots selected to fly the F-16, Catuncan is sent to missions flying the fighter jet which was extensively used in the Iraq war. “Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think my youngest would become the first Pinay F-16 fighter pilot,” Catuncan told The STAR. The 35-year old Filipina top gun pilot was born to Ramon Catuncan and Teodosia Pineda who emigrated to the US in 1973. “Of course she’s an American, having been born here, but as far as we’re concerned she is Pinay – atin yan” (she’s ours),” her mother said in the telephone interview. She said her daughter’s favorite foods are adobo, afritada and kare-kare. Catuncan graduated at the top of her high school class in 2000 and was accepted to the US Air Force Academy (USAFA) the same year. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 2004.   The post Filipina Top Gun pilots US Air Force F-16 Fighter Jet appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Filipina is Asia’s Next Top Model Runner-up Filipina is Asia’s Next Top Model 1st Runner-up Pinoy pilots first Airbus A380 commercial flight to PHL Filipina Marietta Geraldino Read More …

Gundam Anime picks PHL to host International Expo

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Feb 272017
 
Gundam Anime picks PHL to host International Expo

The Gunpla Expo World Tour, the official international event for fans of the anime Gundam, is being held in the Philippines for the first time. Gunpla Expo [via Photobucket] After holding the exhibit in various countries in Asia like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hongkong, Thailand and Malaysia, the Philippines takes on the hosting this year of the exposition dubbed as the biggest Gundam Event of the Year. The 2017 Gunpla Expo would be featuring various limited-edition items as well as newly released Gundam and Gunpla merchandize. Thousands of Gundam fans and Gunpla enthusiasts alike would also be looking at the three-meter-tall version of the famous White Mobile Suit. The international exhibit would also be showing Pinoy versions and models of one the characters from the series, Bearrguy as well as masterpieces created by Filipino modelers. Gunpla is in the country until March 5 at the Main Mall Atrium of SM Mall of Asia.   The post Gundam Anime picks PHL to host International Expo appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: PHL BPO’s host 150 Fortune 500 investors Angels Walk PHL goes international for autism awareness Manila to host History’s 1st Asia convention Daily Mail picks PHL as Asia’s next must-see destination

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