Rappler Chief Arrested on Cyber Libel Charge

Maria Ressa (Source: CNN Philippines)

Maria Ressa, a high-profile Philippine journalist and vocal critic of the country's president, was arrested Wednesday in connection with "cyber libel" charges against Rappler, the news site she oversees (CNN).

Alberta Gov't to Offer Filipino Language Classes in Schools by 2020

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley announced the provincial government will develop a K-12 Filipino language and culture program, to be ready for interested schools by 2020 (Calgary Sun).

Filipinos Spend Most Time Online Worldwide

A new report revealed that people in the Philippines spent more time on the internet than any other country in the world in 2018 (Asian Journal).

Cruise Industry to Hire 100,000 Workers, PH to Be Key Source

The international cruise industry will need some additional 100,000 new employees over the next three years, according to Daniela Fahr, CEO of Connect, Germany’s largest recruitment agency for cruise ships, reports Inquirer.net.

Filipinos in NY: Lowest Poverty Rate, Largest Households

New York City’s Filipino population was the fourth largest Asian ethnic group in New York City, behind Chinese, Indians and Koreans as of three years ago (Inquirer.net).

Esquire Ranks NY Filipino Restaurant Among 20 Best New Restaurants in U.S.

usband and wife owners, Paolo Garcia Mendoza and Cheryl Baun, are pictured at their restaurant Karenderya, on Main Street in Nyack, NY (Source: Yahoo)

Esquire magazine ranked Cheryl Baun and Paolo Garcia Mendoza’s small Filipino eatery, Karenderya, in Nyack, New York  among the 20 best new restaurants in America (they landed at number 19) (Yahoo News). 

Filipina Domestic Worker Executed in Saudi Arabia

A Filipina domestic worker was executed in Saudi Arabia after being found guilty of murder. The 39-year-old was put to death on Tuesday, Jan. 29, and her family was notified the following day, said Elmer Cato from the Philippines department of foreign affairs (Al Jazeera). 

Manila-Bataan Ferry Now Sails A.M. to P.M.

1Bataan Integrated Transport launched its evening trips starting January 7—for the route from Manila to Orion, the departure time is 6 p.m., while the service from Orion to Manila leaves at 7:45 p.m. (Spot.PH).