Filipino Teen Pianist Wins in Fukuoka Int'l Music Competition

Juan Carlos “Uno” Profeta (Source: Filipino Times | Etude Casa Musica/FB)

Thirteen-year-old Juan Carlos “Uno” Profeta won the Piano Solo – Junior Age Group category at the 2024 Fukuoka International Music Competition in Japan. He has won numerous awards from international competitions, such as in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Canada (See Filipino Times for story).

Manila International Airport Now Has Private Operator

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has officially transferred the management of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to its new private operator, New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), for the planned rehabilitation of the country’s premier airport (See Manila Standard for story).

Filipinos Are Third Worst Sleepers in the World – Study

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Australian bed manufacturer Onebed did a study on which countries have the worst sleep habits, and we came in third, just behind Australia and the US. Filipinos get an average of 6.13 hours of sleep every night, and deal with noise pollution levels of 55.60 as well as ranking top 10 in the world at being really stressed out (See Inquirer.net for story).

Jollibee to Bring Bubble Tea Shop to the US

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Jollibee, the popular Filipino fried chicken chain, announced Thursday it is bringing its boba tea shop to the United States. The company is majority owner of the Milksha bubble tea brand which will be coming to three states-California, New York and Texas with plans to expand beyond that, reports Manila Bulletin.

PH Science High School Wants 10 More Campuses

Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) asked Congress for additional funds to build 10 more campuses of the Philippine Science High School (PSHSS) during the Senate deliberations on the agency’s proposed 2025 budget on Wednesday, September 11 (See Rappler for story).

Iconic Purple Yam Restaurant in NY Says Goodbye

Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan served food for the last time on Aug. 30 at Purple Yam, the Filipino restaurant in Brooklyn that they opened in 2009 (See Eater Magazine for story).

Filipino Ties for First in Abu Dhabi Int'l Chess Festival

Daniel Quizon (Source: Philstar)

Daniel Quizon tied for first in the super-strong 30th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival in the United Arab Emirates (See Philstar for story).

Fil-Am Cop Killed in Pursuit Crash Honored in San Diego

A procession was held Friday to honor Filipino American police officer Austin Machitar, who was killed in a fiery crash while pursuing a suspect in San Diego (See Inquiret.net for story).