Virgin Coconut Oil Can Help Fight Covid-19—PH Science Secretary

Experiments have shown evidence that virgin coconut oil may help defeat the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), although further investigation is needed before a possible prevention or treatment option can be developed (See Inquirer.net for story).

First All-Female PAL Flight Deck Crew Flies to Riyadh

PAL’s all female crew (Source: Manila Bulletin)

The first all-female flight deck crew to operate a Philippines Airlines (PAL) widebody aircraft has landed in Manila from Riyadh on Thursday (See Manila Bulletin for story).

Duterte OKs Lifting of Ban on Oil Exploration in South China Sea

President Duterte has approved the lifting of a ban on oil and gas exploration in or near disputed areas of the South China Sea that was imposed six years ago because of escalating territorial tensions with China (See Chron.com for story).

Filipina Is Newest LPGA Power Player

Bianca Pagdanganan

A rookie, Bianca Pagdanganan, currently leads the LPGA in driving distance with a 287.462 yard average (See Golfweek for story).

PH Tennis Ace Alex Eala Rises to No. 2 in Juniors Rankings

Alex Eala

Filipino teen ace Alex Eala continues her rise as one of the top junior tennis players in the world. In the latest ITF junior rankings, Eala has jumped to number two in the girls’ category (See Inquirer.net for story).

Pinay Nurse in UK Conferred British Empire Medal

Minnie Klepacz

A Filipino nurse, Minnie Klepacz, matron for ophthalmology at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her tireless work to support her colleagues and community during the COVID-19 pandemic (See story in Philstar.com).

First Swiss Guard of Filipino Descent Now in Pope's Defense Force

Vincent Lüthi

Vincent Lüthi, a 21-year-old Filipino-Swiss, is the first Swiss Guard of Filipino descent among the Pope’s elite protection force (See Esquiremag.ph for story).

Fil-Canadian Teen Runs in B.C. Provincial Election

Jaeden Dela Torre

After failing to win his first try at politics in the last federal election, Jaeden Dela Torre is making another run, this time in provincial politics (See Inquirer.net for story).