PH Said to Be Fastest in the World in Setting Up Startup Ecosystem

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The Philippines is now the fastest in the world to set up its startup ecosystem, according to experts from startup and innovation hub Brainsparks, bringing the Philippines closer to becoming the prime market for startups, a promising potential, and additional funding opportunities (See Esquiremag.ph for story).

Apayao Province Named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

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The province of Apayao in the Philippines has been named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The recognition underscores the critical role that Apayao's ecosystems play in promoting sustainable development, protecting biodiversity, and addressing climate change (See Esquirermag.ph for story).

Filipina Artist's Work Screens on NY Times Square Digital Billboard

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Reimagining the Filipino prusisyon, Filipino artist Martha Atienza presents Our Islands,” her take on Philippine society and culture in her moving diorama, now screening on the New York Times Square digital billboard for three minutes each night for the whole month of July (See Inquirer.net for story).

Fil-Am Break Dancer to Compete in Olympics in Paris

Logan Edra (Source: Instagram)

For the first time, the sport of breaking (break dance) will be featured in the Olympic Games in Paris ,and the Filipino American Logan Edra, known in the dance world as “Logistx,” will compete in the event (See Inquirer.net for story).

Gilas Pilipinas PH Basketball Team Beats Latvians in Shocker

Justin Brownlee of Gilas Pilinas (Source: Rappler)

Gilas Pilipinas national basketball team shocked the Latvians on the road, pulling off a colossal 89-80 upset at the Arena Riga on Wednesday, July 3 to boost their chances of advancing to the knockout stage (See Rappler for story).

UP Concert Chorus Wins 4 Awards in Prague Festival

The University of the Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC) bagged four awards in their debut at the Musica Orbis Prague Festival 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic from June 27 to July 1 (See GMA News for story). 

Filipina in San Francisco Pushed to Death on Train Platform

Corazon Dandan (Source: Instagram)

Corazon Dandan, 74, was killed after a suspect pushed her as BART train approached. She hit her head on the train and fekk on the platform. She was taken to the hospital and later died. Dandan was a telephone operator at the Marriott Hotel and was on her commute for the last 40 years. the suspect was arrested (See ABC7 News for story).

Sen. Leila de Lima Cleared of All Drug Charges

Senator Leila De Lima (Source: Rappler)

Leila de Lima, former senator and a Philippine opposition figure, has now been cleared of all the drug charges filed against her during the term of her nemesis, former president Rodrigo Duterte (See Rappler for story).