Harvard Hires Caviteña As Its First-Ever Tagalog Language Instructor

Lady Aileen Ambion Orsal (Source: Rappler)

Former Cavite State University instructor Lady Aileen Ambion Orsal was hired as Harvard University’s first-ever Filipino language instructor, the university’s Asia Center announced (See Rappler for story)

Pole Vaulter EJ Obiena Nabs Gold Medal in Berlin Meet

EJ Obiena (Source: Rappler)

EJ Obiena took little time to rediscover his top form. At long last, the Filipino pole vaulter captured the gold medal in the ISTAF Berlin in Germany following a 5.92-meter clearance on Sunday, September 3 (Monday, September 4, Manila time) (See Rappler for story).

Mural Honors Filipino Community in Watsonville, California

(Source: The Pajaronian)

A large mosaic mural was installed this week on an exterior wall at Tabasa Gardens, a new apartment complex at 1482 Freedom Blvd. The mural shows Rosie Tabasa, a local Filipina leader, and her son, Jess, standing at a doorway based on a black and white early day photograph (See The Pajaronian for story).

Fil-Canadian Teaches Tagalog Through Tik Tok

Ramon Regozo

Ramon Regozo previously taught engineering in the Philippines and was also a project manager and consultant in Canada. Now, he is a TikTok sensation as he utilized the platform to teach Tagalog in a simple yet engaging manner (See ABS-CBN for story).

Lego Releases Filipino-Themed Minifigures

Lego, the plastic interlocking building-block toymaker, recently turned over Filipino-themed minifigures to the Philippine Consulate General in New York. The release of the minifigures is part of the commemoration for the 125th Philippine Independence this year (ABS-CBN for story). 

Pole Vaulter Obiena Wins Silver in Budapest World Championship

EJ Obiena (Source: World Athletics Championships)

Filipino Olympian and pole vaulter EJ Obiena claimed the silver medal in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday (Budapest time) after another six-meter clearance (See GMA News for story).

Hollywood Actor Danny Trejo to Play Magellan in Film ‘1521’

Danny Trejo (Source: WBTV)

Hollywood actor Danny Trejo will play the role Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in “1521,” an upcoming historical epic that follows the Spanish expedition that reached the Philippine archipelago on March 16, 1521 and depicts the Battle of Mactan, Variety  has reported.

Pinoy Studio Creating AI-Enabled Animated PH History Series

PUNX Studios, a Filipino animation and gaming startup, just launched a funding campaign for their AI-enabled animated series 333: The Rise of Heroes (See Noypigeeks.com for story).