70% of Filipino Voters Prefer Anti-Corruption Candidates

(Source: Philstar)

A February commissioned survey found that seven in 10 Filipinos would vote for a candidate advocating for the eradication of corruption in government. The Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, commissioned by Stratbase ADR Institute and released on February 28, showed that 70% of respondents in its February poll said they would “surely” or “probably” vote for a candidate with an anti-corruption stance (See Philstar for story). 

Online Filipino Overseas Voter Registration Postponed to March 20

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The start of pre-enrollment for overseas Filipino voters participating in internet voting has been postponed to March 20, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia confirmed on Thursday, March 6. Garcia said that the postponement was done “per request” of Philippine diplomatic posts abroad (See Rappler for story).

More Filipinas Are Living In Than Marrying

(Source: Rappler)

An increasing number of Filipino women, particularly those aged 20-29, are opting for live-in arrangements — or cohabitation — instead of marrying their partners, says a recent study by the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) (See Rappler.com for story). 

Tortang Talong Named 2nd Best Egg Dish in the World

Pinoy classic dish Tortang Talong has been recognized by TasteAtlas as the second-best egg dish in the world. The aggregated food guide released its list of best-rated egg dishes on Thursday, Feb. 20 (See Philstar.com for story).

Filipina Named Among Top 33 Global Leaders in 'Responsible AI'

Anna Mae Lamentillo, founder of NightOwlGPT, was named one of the Top 33 global leaders in responsible AI by She Shapes AI, a prestigious global initiative recognizing women at the forefront of ethical and inclusive artificial intelligence (See Inquirer.net for story).

Renowned Chef Margarita Fores Dies

Renowned Filipino chef Margarita Fores, named Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2016, has died in Hong Kong. She was 65. Fores was found unresponsive in her hotel room after missing a scheduled lunch meeting. Authorities have not disclosed the cause of death (See Manila Standard for story).

California AG Rob Bonta Putting Off Run for Governor

California Attorney General Rob Bonta

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is staying out of the race to become California's next governor. On behalf of the State of California Bonta is legally challenging President Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship (See KCRA3 for story).

Filipina Named to Vatican Bank's Board of Supervisors

Sheila Marie L. Uriarte-Tan, a member of the Finance Board for the Archbishop of Manila has been appointed as the newest member of the Board of Supervision of the Istituto per le Opere di Religione (IOR), also known as the Vatican Bank (See GMA News for story).