PH Grade School Students Nab Prizes at Int’l Math Tilt in Hongkong

The Philippine team at 20th Po Leung Kuk Primary Mathematics World Contest (PMWC), (L-R) Juan Rafael Landicho, John Florence Dizon, Theodore Abara, Walsh Nico Adrian Letran, Armea Helena Sien Dimayacyac, Alvann Walter Paredes Dy, Rovi Gabriel Dela Cruz and John David Magnaye. (Photo by Jonathan Hicap of Manila Bulletin)

The Philippines won four awards at an international mathematics contest for elementary students held here on July 16. Filipino students grabbed one silver and two bronze medals, and a merit award in the team contest at the 20th Po Leung Kuk Primary Mathematics World Contest (PMWC), reports Manila Bulletin.

Fil-Am Actress to Star in Marvel's 'Inhumans' on ABC

Sonya Balmores (Source: zimbio)

Filipino American Sonya Balmores is set to star in Marvel’s Inhumans on ABC. The former Miss Teen Hawaii and first runner up of Miss Teen USA is a native Hawaiian. Her father is Filipino American and she is married to fellow actor Kanoa Chung, reports Asamnews.com.

Pro-Duterte Tycoon in Talks to Buy PH Daily Inquirer

Ramon Ang (Source: Inquirer.net)

Top newspaper the Philippine Daily Inquirer said Monday its owners are in talks to sell the publication to tycoon Ramon Ang, months after President Rodrigo Duterte threatened a shame campaign against them over critical coverage of his drug war, reports Daily Mail.

Nevada School District Hires 18 Special Ed Teachers From PH

LAS VEGAS — To address the critical teacher shortage, the Clark County School District (CCSD) hired 18 special education teachers from the Philippines, reports Inquirer.net.
 

Sagada Coffee an International Winner

Organic coffee from Sagada called "Bana's Coffee won a medal and gained international recognition at the third edition of the International Contest of Coffees Roasted in the Countries of Origin organized by the Valorization of Agricultural Products (AVPA), a Paris-based association, reports WoWCordillera.

Palawan Voted 'World's Best Island 2017'

The tropical paradise of Palawan in the Philippines was once again voted the “world’s best island” by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. Palawan ranked first in Travel + Leisure’s World Best Island list for 2017, which is based on readers’ ratings, getting a score of 93.15 reports ABS-CBN News. 

Tagalog Most Spoken Foreign Language in 3 US States -- Study

A recent study shows that Tagalog is the most common foreign language spoken in California, Nevada and Washington next to Spanish. The study by 24/7 Wall St. published on July 1, 2017, also said a total of 832,024 California residents speak Tagalog at home, 74,337 in Nevada and 62,201 in Washington, reports GMA News.

Two Filipina Canadians Among 'Top 25 Canadian Immigrants' of '17

Flor Marcelino (Source: RBC)

Agnes Miranda (source: RBC)

RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) named finance executive Agnes P. Miranda and politician Florfina Marcelino along with 23 other achievers in its annual search for accomplished immigrants to Canada, reports Inquirer.net.