Three Filipinos Are on Forbes Hero-Philantropists List

Nanette Medved-Po and David Zuellig (Source: Inquirer.net)

Former actress and model Nanette Medved-Po sells bottled water to help fund the construction of classrooms across the country, has landed on Forbes Magazine’s 2017 roster of “Heroes of Philanthropy.” Cousins David and Daniel Zuellig are key movers of the Zuellig Family Foundation which trains rural governors, mayors and their staff in leadership and good governance. All three made the list of 40 of the Asia-Pacific region’s noteworthy donors, reports Inquirer.net.

Peso Drops to Lowest Rate at P50.5 to US Dollar

The peso weakened further against the US dollar on Wednesday, July 5, closing at 50.600 in another almost 11-year low. Hitting an intraday low at the same value against $1 and a high at 50.470, currency opened at 50.540, slightly weaker than Tuesday’s close of 50.520, reports Inquirer.net.

EU to Give PH P49M for Marawi Relief

The European Commission (EC), the implementing body of the European Union (EU), has approved to give the Philippines €850,000, equivalent to P49 million, worth of assistance to help about 50,000 victims of the Marawi City conflict, reports Inquirer.net.
 

Filipinos the 'Biggest Supporters' of Trump in the World -- Pew Research

Among 37 countries in the world, the Philippines appears to show the most support for United States President Donald Trump., reports GMA News. The latest findings of the Pew Research Center said nearly seven in 10 Filipinos have faith in Trump when it comes to world affairs.

PH Keeps Good Grade in US State Dep't Rankings vs. Human Trafficking

The Philippines retained its highest grade in the US State Department’s ranking of efforts by governments to fight human trafficking, but still fell short in assisting victims and prosecuting officials involved in the heinous industry, reports Inquirer.net.

Filipina Wins 'Asia’s Next Top Model'

Maureen Wroblewitz (Source: Twitter)

Eighteen-year-old Filipina model Maureen Wroblewitz has won this season of Asia's Next Top Model, reports GMA News.

Business Processing Investments in PH Down 35%

Amid fears of political uncertainty under the Duterte administration, new IT-BPM (information technology-business process management) investments registered under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) have fallen by more than a third in the first five months of the year, showing “alarming” signs of slowing down, a source familiar with the issue told the Inquirer.net.

Marawi Grad to Give Valedictory Address at UP Graduation Rites

Arman Ali Ghodsinia

Marawi’s Arman Ali Ghodsinia, graduating summa cum laude in molecular biology and biotechnology, will deliver the valedictory address at this Sunday’s graduation rites at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, reports Inquirer.net.