Two UP Scientists Hailed by Britannica as Shapers of the Future

Dr. Rodney Perez (left) and Maria Isabel Layson

Filipino scientists from the University of the Philippines Dr. Rodney Perez and Maria Isabel Layson have been honored in Encyclopedia Britannica’s 20 Under 40 list of Young Shapers of the Future who are making their mark on history (See GoodNewsPilipinas.com for story).

Fil-Am Actor Sara Porkalob Headed to Broadway

Filipino American playwright, actor and singer Sara Porkalob will have her Broadway debut in September. Porkalob, 32, will play the part of a Founding Father in the official revival of “1776,” about the declaration of U.S. independence, at the Roundabout Theater in New York (See INQUIRER.net for story).

Miami Heat's Spoelstra Wants to Do Another Hoops Camp in PH

Ccoach Erik Spoelstra held a special basketball camp in Manila (Source: NBA)

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, named one of the NBA’s 15 greatest coaches, said he plans to hold another special basketball camp in the Philippines. Spoelstra said he hopes Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green, also a Filipino American, would be part of the event (See INQUIRER.net for story).

Filipino Is Teacher of the Year in Florida County

Charles Darwin Magdaluyo

Charles Darwin Magdaluyo, a Filipino who teaches human anatomy and physiology at Ribault High School, is this year’s Teacher of the Year for Duval County Public Schools (See INQUIRER.net for story).

Ressa Joins Atlantic Magazine as Contributing Writer

Maria Ressa

The Atlantic‘s editors announced that the Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Ressa is joining the magazine as a contributing writer (See MSN for story). 

Filipina Gets Top Job at Curling Club Without Knowing the Game

Edelaine Penaflor

A Filipina manager landed the top job in an iconic curling club in Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada despite not knowing what this game on ice is about. Edelaine Penaflor, 28, is now making headlines for becoming the executive director of the Fort St. John Curling Club where the winter sport is so popular (See INQUIRER.net for story).

Olivia Rodrigo to Get Her Own Disney+ Film

Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo is getting her own film on Disney+. The Fil-Am pop star announced that Rodrigo: driving home 2 u (a Sour film) will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on March 25, 2022 (See Teen Vogue for story).

Spoelstra Named Among 15 Greatest Coaches in NBA History

Erik Spoelstra (Source: NBA Images)

Miami Heat’s Fil-Am coach Erik Spoelstra was named coach of Team Durant for the NBA All-Star Game, and Tuesday he received recognition a coach can only dream of. In honor of the 75th anniversary season, the league unveiled their list of the 15 greatest coaches in NBA History. Spoelstra made the cut (See Sports Illustrated for story).