Excluding the anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolt from the list of national holidays for 2024 cannot alter the truth about the historic uprising that toppled their late father’s dictatorial regime, Sen. Imee Marcos said on Sunday (See INQUIRER.net for story).
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The Philippines won for the fifth consecutive year as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination at the 2023 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony (See Rappler for story).
The bust of Juan Luna (Source: CNN Philippines/Salcedo Auctions)
The MIB Capital Corporation has officially turned over the bronze bust of Filipino artist Juan Luna to the National Museum. The bust by Spanish sculptor Mariano Benlliure was sold by a scrap dealer to sculptor Irineo Cristobal for P5, eventually being owned by artist and antique store owner Elsie “Inday” Cadapan, who sold it to the MIB Capital Corporation in 1979 (See Rappler for story).
At least two Filipinos died in the attacks by Hamas militants on Israel at the weekend, according to Philippine authorities. The victims were a 33-year-old female caregiver named Angeline, from Pangasinan, and a 42-year-old man from Pampanga (See Businessworld.com for story)
Anna De Guzman (Source: AGT)
Anna De Guzman captivated America’s Got Talent judges with her impressive magic tricks throughout her stint and earned a runner-up spot (See Philamstarlife.com for story).
Aleah Finnegan (Source: Rappler)
For the first time in six decades, the Philippines will be represented by a female gymnast in the Olympics. Aleah Finnegan qualified for the Paris Games as one of the 14 highest-ranked eligible athletes in the women’s all-around qualification in the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium (See Rappler for story).
The province's first Filipino concept park opened Sunday in south Edmonton. Mabuhay Park in Laurel incorporates Filipino heritage, culture, traditions and values. In Tagalog, Mabuhay means "welcome" and "long live," and organizers hope it's a word that resonates with visitors (See CTV News for story).
Starting January 1, 2024, the minimum wage for all workers in Taiwan will be increased by 4.05 % or worth NT$1,070 (P1,900). There are 124,265 Filipino factory workers in Taiwan and they will also benefit from the wage adjustment (See Business Mirror for story).
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