PH Property Stocks Continue Surge

Philippine real-estate stocks will extend a market-beating rally, the country’s biggest money manager is betting, unfazed by the most expensive valuation in four years, reports Yahoo. 

Filipino Students Reap Math Medals in World Math Invitational

The Philippine Team at the World Math Invitational (Source: Rappler.com)

Filipino students reaped medals at the World Math Invitational (WMI) held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from July 14-18. The Philippine Team, represented by young math wizards from different schools, stood tall against their top counterparts as they won 10 gold, 19 silver, and 9 bronze medals, and 3 merit awards, reports Rappler.com.

Two Filipino Films Win Awards in Brazil and Spain

Jona Ballaran with her best costume design award at the Madrid International Film Festival (Source: Inquirer.net)

Two Filipino films bagged trophies in festivals held in Brazil and Spain. Carlo Francisco Manatad’s “Fatima Marie Torres and the Invasion of the Space Shuttle Pinas 25” won two awards at the recently concluded Mostra Internacional de Cinema de São Luis, July 18 in Brazil. Jona Ballaran clinched the best costume design trophy for Atom Magadia’s period love story, “Dagsin (Gravity),” at the Madrid International Film Festival held on July 15 in Spain, reports Inquirer.net.

Filipino Choir Wins Grand Prize in Int'l Choral Festival in Florence

Kammerchor Manila (Source: Inquirer.net)

Kammerchor Manila (KM), a church-based and self-supporting choir from the Philippines, won the grand prix in the 1st Leonardo da Vinci International Choral Festival held in Florence, Italy, on July 11-14, reports Inquirer.net.

Sacramento Schools Hiring Special Ed Teachers from PH

The Sacramento City School District in California is hiring special education teachers from the Philippines to fill a shortage. Twelve teachers arrived last year to teach special education in elementary, middle and high schools, and the district wants to recruit another batch this year, reports Inquirer.net.

Police Nab Gang for Kidnaping Casino Players in Manila

Police have arrested dozens of suspects in a major crackdown on kidnapping gangs targeting rich foreigners in Manila's casinos. The case came to light after a 48-year-old Singaporean woman was kidnapped on July 17 while playing baccarat at Solaire Resorts and Casino, reports CNN. 

PH Science High Team Nabs 2nd Place in Int'l Clean Tech Competition

The Philippine Science High School Team winning second place at 2017 Clean Tech Challenge (Photo by Miggy Martija)

A team from the Philippine Science High School (Main Campus) grabbed second place in an international clean technology student competition held on July 14 at Stony Brook University, reports Inquirer.net.

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.