PH's Batanes Beats Famous Asian Destinations for Top Spot

Batanes in the Philippines, a remote and unspoiled paradise located in the northernmost region of the archipelago, has been named the top destination for world travelers by The Travel, beating out famous Asian destinations such as the forests of Indonesia, the beaches of Thailand, and the temples of Bhutan and Japan (See GoodNewsPilipinas.com for story).

Millennial Mom Sells 300-400 Kilos of Books a Day in Cavite Shop

Kath Alonzo

Kath Alonzo, a Caviteña mother of two, runs a 300-square meter book shop in Cavite called Bookchigo, a portmanteau of the word “book” and the Japanese word “chigo” which means “children.” Pre-loved books can go for as low as P100 per kilo by ordering online—Kath and her staff hold live selling twice a day and post available books on Facebook—or by visiting the store located in Lalaan 1 in Silang, Cavite (See ABS-CBN News for story). 

Meet First Ever Fil-Am Member of Chicago's City Council

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth made history last April 4 when she won an upset victory as Alderman over her opponent Joe Dunne in the runoff election, making her the first Fil-Am alderwoman to be elected to this city’s council in 185 years (See INQUIRER.net for story).

U.S. Groups Caution White House on Marcos' Official Visit

As President Joe Biden is set to meet with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on May 1, some U.S.- based organizations released a “message,” saying they hope America’s declared  “ironclad commitment to the defense of the Philippines” will not devolve into an uncritical engagement with the Marcos administration (See INQUIRER.net for story and statement).

H.E.R. Just One Tony Away From EGOT Status

H.E.R. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Getty Images)

With five Grammys, one Oscar, and one Emmy, Fil-Am pop artist H.E.R., who recently joined the Broadway producing team of “Here Lies Love’” is one Tony away from becoming a fully-fledged EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner (See Esquiremag.ph for story).

Filipino Student Offered Full Scholarships By Four US Ivy League Schools

Carl Guia (Source: facebook)

Carl Audric Guia, a 17-year-old Filipino student from Los Baños, Laguna, has been offered full-ride scholarships from four of the top US universities: Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, and Stanford University (See Summit Express for story).

Baguio Native Is First Blind Law Student to Pass PH Bar Exam

Anthony Mark Dulawan Emocling (Source: Twitter)

Anthony Mark Dulawan Emocling is the first visually-impaired student to pass the Philippine Bar exam. It was the impeachment trial of former President Joseph Estrada that inspired him (See ABS-CBN News for story) .

Most Filipinos Unhappy With Gov’t Handling of Inflation

A majority of Filipinos are unhappy with the Marcos administration’s strategy in controlling inflation, according to the results of a Pulse Asia, Research Incorporated survey held in March (See Rappler for story).