Filipino Student Invents Solar Windows Made from Rotting Produce

Carvey Ehren Maigue

Mapua University Manila student, Carvey Ehren Maigue was named the first ever winner of the James Dyson Award for Global Sustainability. Maigue won for the new material he invented, window glass made from rotting fruits and vegetables. It absorbs UV light from the sun and converts it into electricity (See SEA.MASHABLE for story).

PH Back on List of Countries Eligible for U.S. H2 Visa Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added back the Philippines as one of the countries eligible to participate in the H2 temporary working visa, the department stated in a notice published January 13, 2021 (See Inquirer.net for story).

PH Named 2nd Most 'Instagrammable' Place in the World

The Philippines was hailed as the second most “Instagrammable” — or very appealing to photographed and shared on the social media site Instagram—place in the world in 2021, by a global travel website (See Inquirer.net for story).

PH to Issue Covid Vaccine Passports

The government will issue “vaccine passports” to Filipinos who will be vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said (See story in Manila Bulletin).

Covid Cases Among Filipino Migrants Reach 13,540

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Friday reported 42 new coronavirus infections among overseas Filipinos, bringing its tally to 13,540 (See Philstar for story).

Pilar Schneider, Mother of Actor Rob Schneider, Dies at 91

Pilar Schneider (seated) with son Rob Schneider and family (Source: Instagram)

Pilar Schneider, 91, the mother of comedian and actor Rob Schneider, died of natural causes Monday, Jan. 11, at her home in Pacifica, California (See Inquirer.net for story).

Fil-Am Ex-Cop Among Mob of Trump Loyalists at Capitol

Jurell Snyder

A Filipino American U.S. Army veteran and former Oakland, California police officer was among the mob that rallied on Jan. 6 at Capitol Hill in support of Donald Trump. Jurell Snyder said he was protesting alleged voter fraud, adding he just “stayed outside” and did not enter the building (See Inquirer.net for story).

New Mexico Sues Firm That Recruits Teachers from PH

SANTA FE, New Mexico – A company that recruits immigrant teachers from the Philippines to work at public schools is being sued by New Mexico’s attorney general for allegedly charging exorbitant fees and using deceptive financial tactics (See Inquirer.net for story).