Young Fil-Canadian Scientist Inducted Into Royal Society of Canada

Phil De Luna ( Photo by Jasmine Chong)

Filipino Canadian Phil De Luna, the youngest ever-program director at the National Research Council at age 29, was recently inducted into the  Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Class of 2021, possibly the youngest in this year’s crop and the first-ever Filipino Canadian to join the prestigious society (See Inquirer.net for story).

John Arcilla Wins Best Actor in Venice Int'l Film Fest

John Arcilla

Actor John Arcilla won the Best Actor award at the 78th Venice International Film Festival for his performance in the movie "On The Job: The Missing 8." In a pre-recorded video, Arcilla thanked the award-giving body for giving him his very first Volpi cup.(See ABS CBN News for story) .

Only PH, Venezuela Yet to Allow Return to Classroom Learning

The Philippines and Venezuela are the last countries in the world where schools are still shut due to the coronavirus pandemic, as Kuwait, Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia move to reopen some of their schools this month, a United Nations Children's Fund official said Wednesday (See Philstar.com for story).

PH Big Business Donates P1.5B to Help Feed the Poor

Some of the nation’s largest conglomerates and other big corporations are putting together over P1.5 billion to fund the distribution of grocery vouchers to urban poor residents in and around Metro Manila (See Esquiremag.ph for story)

Fil-Canadian to Star in Syfy TV's 'Astrid and Lilly Save the World'

Jana Morrison

Filipino Canadian actor Jana Morrison will co-lead Syfy network’s Astrid and Lilly Save the World with newcomer Samantha Maureen Aucoin (See Inquirer.net for story).

Fil-Am Journalist Named CEO of St. Louis Public Radio

Tina Pamintuan

Tina Pamintuan, a Filipino American with more than 20 years of experience in public news media as a journalist, an educator and a station leader, has been named chief executive officer of St. Louis Public Radio (See Inquirer.net for story).

Clark Int'l Airport Among Prix Versailles Architecture Design Finalists

Clark International Airport is among the finalists in the prestigious Prix Versailles World Selection Architecture and Design Awards under the Airport Category. Finalists of the Prix are chosen for their innovative qualities, creativity, and its design connection to the culture and heritage (See Manila Bulletin for story).

Fil-Canadian Leylah Fernandez Beats Naomi Osaka in US Open

Leylah Fernandez

Filipino Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez has the biggest win of her young career, upsetting No. 3 seed and defending champion Naomi Osaka in the third round of the U.S. Open in New York. The 18-year-old from Laval, Que., came from a set down to beat Osaka 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-4 on Friday, pulling off a shocker to advance past the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time (See CBC News for story.).