PH Eagle Released Back Into Zamboanga del Norte Wild

Onlookers were in a festive mood as officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), assisted by Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) personnel, released a female Philippine Eagle back into the wild here (See PNA for story).

Jokoy Comedy Series 'Josep' Ordered to Pilot at ABC

Jo Koy

Jo Koy has landed a pilot order at ABC for the single-cam comedy “Josep.” The show follows a recently divorced Filipino American nurse (Koy) attempting to navigate dating, fatherhood and a very Filipino mother who loves to “help,” (See Variety for story).

Ex-Ateneo Badminton Player Is First-Ever Filipino Winner of Diana Award

Shawntel Nicole Martinez Nieto

Former Ateneo Lady Eagle badminton player Shawntel Nicole Martinez Nieto has made history as the first-ever Filipino recipient of the Diana Award, the most prestigious accolade given to young people in honor of the Princess of Wales for outstanding social work and humanitarian efforts (See Goodnewspilipinas for story).

Sofia Frank is PH's First Qualifier to World Jr. Figure Skating in 8 Years

Sofia Frank

The Philippines’ Sofia Frank has become the country’s first female qualifier to the 2022 World Junior Figure Skating Championships in eight years. Frank booked her slot in the prestigious competition after placing 13th overall among the junior women in the recently concluded Santa’s Cup held in Budapest, Hungary (See Goodnewspilipinas for story).

PH Peso Sinks to P51 to the US dollar

The Philippine peso dropped beyond 51 per dollar for the first time since April 2020 amid speculation the nation’s trade deficit will widen as domestic demand improves (See Yahoo Finance for story).

Children's Choir from Mandaue Wins Top Prizes in Vienna

Mandaue Children and Youth Chorus

The Philippines’ children and youth choir from Mandaue in Cebu won the gold award and the runner-up Grand Prix prizes at the 11th World Peace Choral Festival in Vienna, Austria (See Goodnewspilipinas for story).

Recent Canada Floods Delay Holiday Balikbayan Boxes to PH

Damage caused by recent severe flooding in parts of British Columbia, Canada has resulted in a backlog of balikbayan gift boxes being sent to the Philippines for the Christmas season (See INQUIRER.net for story).

Typhoon Odette Death Toll Now at 407

The death toll from Super Typhoon Odette (international name Rai) has climbed to 407 more than a week after the super typhoon left the Philippine area of responsibility, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Sunday (See Philstar for story)..