Filipinos rally behind Rachel Peters for giving her best in Miss Universe 2017

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Nov 292017
 
Filipinos rally behind Rachel Peters for giving her best in Miss Universe 2017

Congrats to @rachelpetersx for representing us! Congrats also to Miss South Africa! And to all the beautiful and confident women. You girls make us proud — Solenn Heussaff (@solennheussaff) November 27, 2017 Rachel Peters may have not won the country’s fourth Miss Universe title, but she won the hearts of Filipinos for giving her all in the most prestigious global beauty pageant held in Las Vegas. On social media, she received a lot of support from friends and celebrities such Solenn Heussaff, Anne Curtis, Gretchen Ho, Vice Ganda, Tim Yap, Jako de Leon, Lara Alcaraz, Rachelle Ann Go and Senator Grace Poe. They commended herfor representing the country to the best of her abilities. Making it to the top 10 is such a feat! You were gorgeous @rachelpetersx Congratulations to our #MissUniverse #Philippines — Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) November 27, 2017 sad but still proud! We love you Rachel! #PhiIippines — Lara Alcaraz (@laraquigaman) November 27, 2017 And I’m sure you’ll “Make the magic last for more than just one night.” as well (Like if you got the reference haha) Amazing job Rachel, the whole country is so proud of you. #MissUniverse #PhiIippines https://t.co/UaNlwN9Uvt — Jako de Leon (@jakodeleon) November 27, 2017 Madlang People lets all give Rachel Peters a big round of applause! — jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) November 27, 2017 The other Miss Peters from South Africa won the #MissUniverse crown but our very own @rachelpetersx put up a great fight. Mabuhay ka, Rachel! #Philippines — Tim Yap (@officialTIMYAP) Read More …

PHL gov’t partners with Facebook to offer faster internet

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Nov 292017
 

The Philippine government is partnering with Facebook to provide faster internet via the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure (LBI) project, effectively making it a third major player in the telecoms industry. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) signed an agreement with EDGE a.k.a. Facebook to build and operate submarine cable landing stations in Luzon, the first not to be owned by either of the other two major telecoms players in the country. Read Related Story: PH developers, startups offered on Internet.org by Facebook The Luzon project will pave the way to building an ultra high-speed Internet backbone for the entire country by the third quarter of 2019 where Internet speed can go up to 100 Mbps. BCDA will build the LBI made up of two cable landing stations that are connected by a 250-kilometer long cable network corridor, one in Baler Aurora and another in Poro Point, San Fernando, La Union. Facebook will construct and operate a submarine cable system that will land in the cable stations on the east and west coasts of Luzon. This cable link will provide direct access from the Luzon grid to Internet hubs in the United States and Asia. Read Related Story: PH wireless internet speed & access improves according to global report Facebook will also provide the Philippine government with a bandwidth of at least 2 million Mbps (or 2 Tbps) which is more than the present capacity of either Globe or PLDT, according to DICT Read More …

American Idol’s Simon Fuller picks Pinoy-Brit Bailey May for new pop group Now United

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Nov 292017
 

Filipino-British singer Bailey May has been selected to become a member of a international pop group called Now United. Created by Simon Fuller, the mastermind behind American Idol as well as the former manager of the Spice Girls and S Club 7, Now United is a band consisting of 14 artists from 11 different countries. May rose to fame after appearing on the reality programme Pinoy Big Brother in 2015. He went on to star in the romantic comedy series On the Wings of Love and to release his debut album, titled Bailey, recorded under Star Music. Read Related Story: http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/lance-busa-wins-michael-bolton-talent-competition/ May posted on social media after Now United’s announcement: “Dreams come true. Thank you my family. Promise to make you all proud.” The 15-year old who was born in Cebu and moved to Norfolk aged four, flew to Los Angeles back in September to audition for the group. The other 10 performers who are part of the 14-member group are Lamar from United Kingdom, Josh from Canada, Shivani from India, Heyoon from South Korea, Any from Brazil, Hina from Japan, Noah from USA, Diarra from Senegal, Joalin from Finland and Sofya from Russia. Read Related Story: Darlin Baje wins ASEAN Pop Singing Title in Vietnam In an interview, Fuller said: “I have wanted to create a new pop music project for some time. However, I wanted to do something new and exciting, never seen before. I wanted it to be a celebration of singing and dancing and on a Read More …

Story of Success of an Unexpected Entrepreneur

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Nov 272017
 
Story of Success of an Unexpected Entrepreneur

Armando Bartolome Many of us go to school, finish college, and have a fairly clear idea of what profession we want to take. But such was not the case with a young lady I met from Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. She is a full-time artist and a budding entrepreneur. I thought of sharing you her story to help inspire those who wish to become entrepreneurs and those who may be feeling hopeless at this point in their lives. Read Related Story: 7 How To Get Rich Tips from Successful People Unlike most of us, she was homeschooled from grade school to high school. She did not take the usual college courses either. Denise Vergel de Dios Cacanando’s story is truly inspiring. She once wanted to graduate with a degree from a regular school. But her dad suggested she take a break so she could think about what course she should pursue. Her dad arranged for her to try several jobs in Manila. She worked as a waitress in a restaurant owned by a family friend. A couple of months later, she tried a clerical job in an office owned by another family friend. These experiences helped her understand herself better. What she realized was that living in the city was not for her. She also took inspiration from her bosses. She realized that she was more interested in becoming an entrepreneur instead of an employee. She decided to come back to Bukidnon and share her thoughts to her parents. Her dad Read More …

Miriam College wins big at Yale University’s World Scholars’ Cup

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Nov 272017
 

A team of Miriam College students placed 9th overall, and 1st in Southeast Asia, in the senior division of the final round of the World Scholars’ Cup Tournament of Champions held at Yale University in November. The All-Filipina team of Mary Katherine DJ San Miguel, Alyssa Santana, and Aleeza Moira Tiongson bested 330 other world teams composed of about 1,000 student finalists aged 11-16 years old. The combined senior and junior division 16-member team brought home 90 medallions and 3 trophies. Read Related Story: La Salle G’hills bags 4 trophies in Athens Scholars Cup The Miriam College senior division team won from the World Scholar’s Cup: 9 individual silver medals 17 individual gold medals 1 team silver medal 3 team gold medals 1 individual trophy 2 team trophies The junior division team won: 23 individual silver medals 22 individual gold medals 9 team silver medals 6 team gold medals Read Related Story: 6 State Colleges help Cordillera farms fight climate change effects The teams competed in the scholar’s bowl quiz, scholar’s challenge, collaborative writing, and debate. The team of Miriam College Middle School and High School students competed among 2,200 scholars from 50 countries hosted by the Yale International Relations Association.

Fil-Am Gini Santos is lead animator for Disney Pixar movie Coco

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Nov 102017
 
Fil-Am Gini Santos is lead animator for Disney Pixar movie Coco

The first female supervising animator at Pixar Animation Studios is a Filipino-American. Gini Santos, the studio’s lead animator for the upcoming Disney Pixar movie Coco, is responsible for earning rave reviews about the animation and graphics work shown in the movie’s trailers. The 31-year-old Pixnoy (Pinoys working at Pixar) has been with the studio since 1996 when she began working as a character animator for Toy Story 2. Her film animation credits also include Finding Nemo, Monster’s Inc., The Incredibles, A Bug’s Life, Ratatouille, Up, Lifted and Brave. She was nominated in 2004 for an Annie award for her detailed lifelike animation on Finding Nemo, and was nominated by the Visual Effects Society for an award for this project as well. In a media briefing in the Philippines, Santos talked about how Coco reminded her of Filipino culture. “I was able to relate because I felt that the dynamic of the family was the same that we had here. And you know, the example of like in the States or in the Western world, your personal space is really big. Whereas here in the Philippines, your personal spaces are really tiny. Like, people stand really close to each other on the streets. And even for family members, that’s also the case,” Santos said in a Rappler report. The University of Santo Tomas Fine Arts graduate also revealed how she is faring as a female leader in the male-dominated animation industry. “I think my struggle was just trying to get my Read More …

World Bank commends PHL’s model for migrant labor support

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Nov 052017
 
World Bank commends PHL’s model for migrant labor support

The Philippines was commended for its migrant labor support system in a World Bank (WB) report issued in October. The WB report, “Migrating to Opportunity: Overcoming Barriers to Labor Mobility in Southeast Asia,” commended the Philippines as a country that can serve as a good example to the region in helping boost labor mobility because of its migrant labor support. The “highly-developed support system for migrant labor in the Philippines can serve as a model for other countries,” stated the WB report which highlighted ASEAN countries’ contributions in promoting workers’ welfare and deepening of economic integration. Read Related Story: PH anti-poverty program praised by World Bank The Philippines is a good example of a migration system with clearly defined institutional responsibilities. In the Philippines, several migrant-focused agencies are housed mostly within the Department of Labor and Employment. Their roles and responsibilities are well defined, with the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency responsible mainly for managing migration and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration responsible mainly for protecting migrants. The Philippines provides a listing of job opportunities available abroad through the job advertising site JobStreet.com and offers an orientation program to workers who are contemplating migration. The Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) includes modules on working overseas, job search, illegal recruitment, allowable fees and the essential provisions of the employment contract, and country-specific information. The PEOS is mandatory for potential migrants, but can be completed online at no cost. “With the right policy choices, sending countries can reap the economic benefits of out-migration while Read More …

Winwyn Marquez is 1st Filipina to win Reina Hispanoamericana

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Nov 052017
 

Winwyn Marquez, was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 in Sta Cruz, Bolivia, making her the very first Filipina to compete and win in the beauty title. The 25-year-old beat 27 other candidates in the competition, which celebrates the Hispanic heritage and culture. She succeeded Maria Camila Soleibe from Colombia. Hours earlier in Manila, Karen Ibasco was crowned 2017 Miss Earth at Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. It was back to back victories for the Philippines. Read Related Story: Medical Physicist Karen Ibasco Hailed as Miss Earth 2017 Marquez was a strong contender from the beginning of the pageant and had the crown in the bag after her impressive answer during the question and answer portion. Marquez was asked how she would promote the Hispanic-American culture with the prevailing language barrier. Using an interpreter, Marquez answered: “Language can be learned but the will and determination to contribute to the organization cannot. It has to come from the heart. It has to be natural. I believe that kindness is a universal language that if you treat people with tolerance, patience and love, you will understand each other. “The Hispanic culture is not about language only. It’s about love for God, love for country, love for history and culture and love for family. And as a Filipina with a unique heritage, I have instilled that. I am ready to promote the Hispanic culture not just in Asia but in the whole world. It is time to celebrate the Hispanic culture. It is meant Read More …

Medical Physicist Karen Ibasco hailed as Miss Earth 2017

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Nov 042017
 
Medical Physicist Karen Ibasco hailed as Miss Earth 2017

University of Santo Tomas cum laude graduate Karen Ibasco has been crowned 2017 Miss Earth, during the coronation night held at Mall of Asia Arena Saturday night. Ibasco became the fourth Filipina to be crowned as Miss Earth since the pageant began in 2001. She followed the footsteps of Karla Henry (2008), Jamie Herrell (2014) and Angelia Ong (2015). The 26-year-old beauty from Manila outshined 84 other global candidates. Read Related Story: Philippines’ Angelia Ong wins Miss Earth 2015, makes history The other contestants who made up her elemental court are Australia’s Nina Robertson as Miss Earth Air 2017, Russia’s Lada Akimova as Miss Earth Fire 2017 and Colombia’s Juliana Franco as Miss Earth Water 2017. The beauty queen is a medical physicist who graduated cum laude both from her bachelor and master’s degrees in Applied Physics major in Medical Physics from the University of Santo Tomas. During the competition’s final Q&A portion, Ibasco was asked who or what she thinks is the biggest enemy of Mother Earth and why. Ibasco said: “I believe that the real problem in this world is not climate change. The real problem is us because of our ignorance and apathy. What we have to do is to start changing our ways, to start recalibrating our minds and redirecting our steps because together, as a global community, our micro-efforts will have a macro-effect to help save our home, our planet.” Read Related Story: Leren Bautista is Ms Tourism Queen of the Year Int’l For the Read More …

Arpie and D’Multivitamins on a musical mission to feed poor kids

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Nov 042017
 
Arpie and D’Multivitamins on a musical mission to feed poor kids

When Arpie & D’Multivitamins go on a concert tour, audiences are treated to more than just their trademark musical comedy. Arpie & D’Multivitamins engage audiences at their concerts to join their mission to feed poor kids in the Philippines – their stomach, their minds, and yes, even their soul. The band also saves part of their income to fund outreach missions. Read Related Story: Award-winning Broadway producer screens bio film for charity Arpie, aka Rafael Patriarca, is a psychologist and fashion designer by profession who left his corporate job and created a unique musical group named D’Multivitamins. Arpie is a natural born comedian who propelled his band to become “the country’s most sought after band, labeled as the best medicine for body and soul.” “I want to inculcate something to my bandmates – that we need to have a mission beyond music. I wanted to put a deeper meaning into what we do. Having this kind of musical skill, there must be something bigger. We did not ask for this, it was given to us, and we need to share it as well,” Patriarca said in a recent Philippine Star interview. D’ Multivitamins has been together for 18 years working on humanitarian projects such as fundraising concerts for typhoon victims, feeding program, medical mission, toothbrush and toothpaste campaign, song for a notebook drive, Project Sta. Maria Orphanage, donate a book project. These projects paved the way for Arpie and D’Multivitamins to dream bigger – thus the birth of Feed Hungry Read More …

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