Ilonggo Movie 'Azucar' Named Best Feature Film in Turkey Festival

“Azucar”

The Ilonggo film “Azucar” successfully raised the Philippine flag on Turkish soil after winning the Best Feature Film award at the 2020 Anatolia International Film Festival (See Good News Pilipinas for story).

Duterte Pushing for 'Draconian' Anti-Terror Bill

Lawyers and human rights activists in the Philippines have raised the alarm over a new anti-terrorism bill pushed by President Rodrigo Duterte, warning of draconian and arbitrary provisions that could be abused to target his detractors (See Yahoo News for story).

Duterte Walks Back Scrapping of US Troop Deal

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has suspended his decision to scrap a two-decade-old troop deployment agreement with the United States due to political and other developments in the region, his foreign secretary said on Tuesday (See Yahoo News for story).

Manila Ends Lockdown Despite Rise in Virus Cases

 Manila emerged on Monday from one of the world's longest coronavirus lockdowns as the Philippines seeks to repair its badly damaged economy even as the number of new infections surges (See Yahoo News for story).

Wesley So Takes Top Clutch Chess Title

Wesley So

Wesley So has won the first edition of the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown between the top American Grandmasters. The Philippine-born Wesley So took the title on Friday, May 29, 2020 (Saturday morning, May 30, Philippine Time) after winning the Round 11th final game against World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana (See Goodnewspilipinas.com for story).

NY State Nurses Assn. Honors Filipino Front-Liners Taken By Pandemic

Ten Filipino nurses taken by the coronavirus pandemic as of press time were among the medical front liners honored by the New York State Nurses Association on its website (See Inquirer.net for story).

Spanish-Born Pinay Actress Stars in Hit Netflix Film

Alexandra Masangkay

Spanish-born Filipina actress Alexandra Masangkay is playing the role of Miharu in Netflix’s hit film ‘The Platform’ or El Hoyo, a science fiction horror-thriller film.The award-winning film from Spain premiered on Netflix on March 20, 2020 (See GoodNewsPilipinas.com for story). 

PH Court Sentences American to Life Term for Online Child Abuse

A Philippine court has sentenced  David Timothy Deakin , an American, to life in prison on charges of sexually exploiting Filipino children using webcams to sell videos, photos and livestreams to buyers abroad, an official said Wednesday (See Yahoo News for story).