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Oliver Soriano makes Filipino history as the first-ever Filipino Executive Nurse Director appointed into the National Health Service. He now serves as the new chief nurse and quality officer at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
Mabuhay ka, Oliver!
Bianca Bustamante continues her streak of firsts—both at the finish lines and in history. As the first Filipino F1 Academy driver, as well as the first-ever female driver under McLaren, Bianca has a long and bright road ahead of her.
Keep breaking those limits, Bianca!
A statue of the Philippines’ patron saint, Lorenzo Ruiz, was permanently erected at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Donated by the late Jaime Cardinal Sin, the sculpture of protomartyr was dedicated to Filipinos in New York.
From MNL to NY, PHTimeIsNow gathered global Filipino leaders across several industries in one venue to celebrate their 5th anniversary.
Hosted by Karen Davilla, the event promoted “bayanihan” among our country’s finest professionals in the diaspora—fostering and reinforcing national pride and our shared sense of community.
Alexis Monsanto’s Belles Fleurs collection served and slayed the Los Angeles Fashion Week in true Filipino fashion. The collection, inspired by our cultural heritage, highlighted Philippine flora—with hand-stitched embroidery on pineapple, cocoon, and jusi fabrics.
The LAFW also flashed a spotlight on Fil-Am artistry, including Viktorya Minaudière, Noble Creations, Jojo Bragais Shoes, Paduk, TGM, Starlink Promotion, Legacy Entertainment, Maria Kintanar, Cadenza Wellness, and South Main Rejuvenation Institute.
Florida-based Rizome Philippines is sowing the seeds to develop the bamboo sector in the country through a bamboo plant in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The $100 million dollar investment will bring in proprietary technology in bamboo wood manufacturing that will boost both the local and national economy.
The story of GomBurZa, friars who ignited flames of national pride in the hearts of our heroes—including Dr. Jose Rizal—will hit the big screens this year.
Directed by Pepe Diokno, starring Piolo Pascual, Dante Rivero, Enchong Dee, and Cedrick Juan, the movie retells our history as a nation and the key personalities who shaped the country as we know it.
AGOS emerged as winners of UNESCO's Fifth Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon. They were victorious among 96 entries from 40 countries!
Their innovative digital platform, MILES (Media Information Literacy Empowerment Space), will take center stage at UNESCO's Youth Forum in Paris, France.
Today we honor the saints whose lives continue to guide and inspire us in our journey of faith and compassion.
May you and your family have a meaningful All Saints’ Day filled with light and love.
Hollywood welcomes the Metro Manila Film Fest!
Kicking off the event on November 2 are the top three best pictures of the 49th season: About Us But Not About Us, Here Comes the Groom, and Love You Long Time—with their stars present at the launch.
All other MMFF 49th season movies will be shown on January 31 - February 2, 2024 in line with the festival’s 50th anniversary next year!
Starring the divine Bea Alonzo and directed by Michael Copon, “1521” brings home two major awards at the 2023 Sweden Film Awards: Feature Film and Best Cinematography Feature Film.
These historic wins are but another stride in the movement to elevate Filipino films to the world stage.
SB19 continues to make waves worldwide after having scored the no. 8 in the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart in June. Their next goal? The 2024 Grammy Awards.
Sony Music Philippines recently shared the “For Your Consideration” poster for their viral hit “Gento”, generating hype and buzz for the boys.
Bring home the gold, boys!
Our national basketball takes home the gold medal from the Asian Games at Hangzhou, China. The historic 70-60 win against Jordan took place last Friday, and was the first gold medal for the country in 61 years!
Mabuhay, Gilas! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!
Juan Karlos bags a Filipino first with his new song “ERE”. The OPM song is the only filipino song—so far—to break into the global chart. No doubt, the first of many from the nation’s growing music industry.
Karen Davila, renowned in the world of broadcast journalism, has added another impressive feat to her illustrious career. She now holds the title of first Filipino UN Women Asia Pacific Goodwill Ambassador. Her unwavering dedication to championing women's rights and gender equality shines brightly. Let's celebrate this remarkable milestone and applaud Karen's commitment to creating positive change.
Moderna has bestowed Filipina scientist, Dr. Gabrielle Gaultier with a prestigious three-year fellowship for her pioneering work in studying immune responses to COVID-19 in Canadian children. Her research not only advances scientific knowledge but also plays a crucial role in optimizing COVID-19 vaccination schedules for children and identifying protective factors against SARS-CoV-2. We are proud to witness her dedication to healthcare advancement and her significant contribution to the fight against the pandemic.
It's the season of joy, and Netflix is getting into the holiday spirit early with a special treat—the first-ever Netflix station ID featuring some of your favorite Filipino stars.
The stars of upcoming Filipino titles like "Can't Buy Me Love," "Keys to the Heart," and "Replacing Chef Chico" go Christmas caroling at Barangay Netflix. They were joined by celebrities from recent hits like "Missed Connections" and "What If," which both soared to the Number 1 spot on Netflix's top list after their launch. With the star-studded lineup and Filipino references, it’s surely ready to put holiday cheer into our hearts.
Patrick King Perez has etched his name in history as the first Filipino athlete to secure a medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. In a thrilling display of skill and determination, he clinched the bronze in the men's individual poomsae at the Lin'an Sports Culture & Exhibition Centre. Perez's journey was nothing short of remarkable, with impressive victories in the round-of-16 and quarterfinals. Patrick's historic win and his unwavering dedication is further putting the Philippines on the global sports map.
From the high seas to the world stage, Roland Abante is making waves.
The Filipino fisherman impressed the America's Got Talent judges with his Bisaya rendition of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" during the qualifiers. This man's talent knows no bounds, and he's proving that dreams can come true, no matter your upbringing.
Let's rally behind this remarkable Filipino talent as he continues to shine in one of the world's biggest singing competitions.
Imagine having a microscope so small and lightweight that it fits right on your keychain—enter the Make-roscope.
Jeremy De Leon's invention recently clinched the top prize in the Philippine leg of the James Dyson Award. It's made of food-grade silicone and a special type of lens, making it handy, waterproof, and built to last for years. With just a smartphone and the apparatus placed on the front camera, you can magnify organisms up to a staggering 400 times.
A roaring round of applause for the Filipino inventor for his remarkable contribution to science and convenience.
The chess prodigy strikes gold again.
Santiago German has once more proven his mettle on the global stage by securing the top spot at the illustrious Asian Amateur Chess Championship 2023. Hosted by the UAE Chess Federation, this nine-day tournament witnessed an intense showdown amongst more than 150 players.
Let's celebrate his outstanding achievement and wish him continued success as he shines brightly in the world of chess.
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala is already making waves at the W100 Tokyo.
After a strong start in the singles, she's gearing up for the doubles quarterfinals with Japanese partner Natsumi Kawaguchi. Let's rally behind her as she keeps lighting up the prestigious $100,000 ITF tournament with her remarkable talent.
The Asia Artist Awards (AAA) is making history by coming to the Philippines for the first time since its launch in 2016.
The hosts for the 2023 AAA will be Kang Daniel, Jang Wonyoung of IVE, and Sung Hanbin of ZEROBASEONE, all alumni of Mnet's "Produce 101" and "Boys Planet". NewJeans was also confirmed to be attending and performing at the event. Get ready for a star-studded night as K-pop and K-drama icons gather at the world-famous Philippine Arena in Bulacan on December 14.
Meet Lady Aileen Orsal, the first-ever instructor for the inaugural Filipino language course at Harvard University.
Elementary and Intermediate Filipino (Tagalog) courses are set to be available fall of 2023—the first of their kind in the prestigious institution’s nearly-four-hundred-year history.
In a recent interview, Filipino American producer Clint Ramos couldn't contain his excitement as he welcomed Vina Morales to the cast of "Here Lies Love" on Broadway. Ramos also hints at the possibility of more Filipino stars gracing the Broadway lights in the future. The international theatre stage is the ultimate platform to showcase the remarkable talents that Filipinos hold—and we're at the precipice of Pinoy influx.
The World Dog Show isn't just any show—it's the grandest stage where the crème de la crème of canine beauty and grace compete for glory. Outshining a field of 131 other corgis, 1,592 herding dogs, and 55 herding dog breed winners, Dalbong brought home not just one, but two remarkable titles: World Winner and Best of Breed.
Let's give a round of "appaws" to Dalbong and his best friend, Wency Villanueva, for making history.
Team Filipinas—a group of talented women from around the globe who have put Pinay athletes on the world stage—were recently gifted Filipiniana apparel from Tesoreros as a memento of their visit and a reminder of their filipina roots.
There are little things in this world as inspiring as women empowering one another.
The world's basketball stage is set, and Manila is the epicenter.
Get ready for an unprecedented basketball spectacle as the world's finest gear up for the FIBA World Cup. The games will be held at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, and Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Besides the 55 of the NBA's best, let's cheer on our Gilas Pilipinas as they go for gold this campaign.
In a historic achievement, Carl Joseph Papa's "Iti Mapukpukaw (The Missing)" became the inaugural animated full-length feature to enter the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival competition. Its remarkable journey continued with a groundbreaking victory, as it secured the highly esteemed Best Film award at the festival's 19th edition. One of its actors, Dolly de Leon, claims that this is her first acting award in the Philippines.
The inaugural All-Capsuler Cup by Farlight84 concluded with local team ELITEEXTREME1 (XEA) from the Philippines emerging as champions after a month of intense battle royale competition. The team consisting of members BBC, Macpro, Revs, and LudyRBZ secured the top spot in a Best-of-3 finals match, showcasing exceptional skills and determination. This victory marked ELITEEXTREME1 as the first Asia champions of Farlight84, earning them the coveted title and a share of the USD $40,000 cash prize pool.
Hats off to the incredible Negros-based Bago City Softball Girls who have shown their unbeatable spirit on the global stage. The pride of Southeast Asia has completed a flawless 7-0 season in the Junior League Softball World Series campaign in Washington, USA.
They are now not just a team, everyone can now call them champs!
Millennials and Gen Z know that manifestation goes beyond words, and Inka Magnaye is proof!
Starting with online content creation, she's now the first Philippine-based artist to join the DC Universe. Get ready to hear her voice as the Scarab in the upcoming movie Blue Beetle for the Philippine release. Not only is she the sole Khaji Da globally for this film, but her journey showcases the incredible power of turning dreams into reality.
The newly opened National Museum of the Philippines in Cebu (NMPC) will enhance local culture and historical preservation, and community collaborations, says Director Cecille Tirol. Housed in the historic Aduana Building, the NMPC offers insights into Cebu's heritage like the San Diego Galleon shipwrecks, including a gold seal with Captain Antonio de Morga's coat of arms.
Metro Manila LGUs are developing a 50-year water drainage master plan to reduce flooding, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
Despite existing pumping stations, clogged drains remain an issue. After studying global system benchmarks, the MMDA proposed a master plan, aiming for a standardized drainage design to better the drainage capacity in the metro.
Niña Ruiz-Abad, known in her community for her strong devotion to the Eucharist, succumbed to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at 13 years old. Recognizing her religious efforts, a Philippine diocese is starting the process of turning the teenager into one of the youngest saints in history.
Her life may have been short-lived but her impact may soon be felt around the world.
Eva Noblezada is set to take the stage in the upcoming “The Great Gatsby” musical.
The Filipino American actress will portray Daisy Buchanan, the rich socialite and love interest of Jay Gatsby. The musical opens at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey, running from October 12 to November 12. Eva made her Broadway debut back in 2016 for as Kim in “Miss Saigon”, the role originated by fellow Fil-Am actress and legend Lea Salonga.
We can’t wait to see what Eva does with the iconic role!
EJ Obiena is now #2 in world pole vaulting rankings!
The Tondo native has been on a roll this year after recently ruling the Asian Athletics meet in Thailand and the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia. His latest feats propels him over American Chris Nilsen in the rankings. As he makes his way to the Paris Olympics, his fellow Filipinos will be cheering him on, on his way to a Gold medal.
Our very own Filipinas make their mark in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup!
The squad pulled off the shock 1-0 win over co-host New Zealand in front of 32,000 fans at the Wellington Regional Stadium. The dramatic victory was stamped with a header by Sarina Bolden in the 24th minute of the match. This triumph gives the Philippine women’s national football team a 3-way tie as they break open their Group A bracket. Let’s cheer on our kababayans as they look to take home the trophy!
Philippine American Friendship Day, organized by the National Alliance of Filipino American Federation, was hosted at Don Knabe Park in Cerritos. Cerritos has the most robust Filipino community in the region, with two of their city councilmembers being Filipino as well. With double the booths and an even dander showcase of talent around, this event will surely become the new summer tradition.
Filipino fandoms are no joke, and our Swifties are no exception. Amidst the announcement of her re-recorded album and the ticket sales of her Singapore leg, Filipino Swifties pushed the country to number 1 in the worldwide search interest for the Grammy-winning artist.
Good job Swifties, and congratulations to Taylor!
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