Filipino Student Is Harvard Magna Cum Laude

Eion Nikolai Chua (SOurce: Manila Bulletin)

Filipino student Eion Nikolai Chua, 22, graduated magna cum laude with highest honors at the prestigious Harvard University in the US, earning a double degree in Chemistry and Economics with a Master's degree in Chemistry and Chemical Biology, all completed in four years of his stay at Harvard (See Manila Bulletin for story). 

Rap Artist Ruby Ibarra Wins NPR Tiny Desk Contest

Fil-Am rap artist Ruby Ibarra was named as the winner of the 11th annual NPR (National Public Radio) Tiny Desk Contest, an annual "search for the next great undiscovered artist." The 37-year-old rapper beat out nearly 7,500 other entrants with her song "Bakunawa" (See KTVU for story).

Green Card Holders Risk Scrutiny, Detention at US Airports

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol is warning travelers this summer holding green cards that they could face detention when traveling through airports. There’s been much concern following reports that ICE agents have detained individuals returning to the U.S. from the Philippines (See AsAmNews for story).

PH Scientists Create Anti-Radiation Shield from Volcanic Ash

Repurposed Volcanic ash (Source: Interesting Engineering)

Scientists from Ateneo de Manila University and the National University-Mall of Asia Campus in the Philippines have developed a groundbreaking way to repurpose volcanic ash into an effective shield against nuclear radiation (See Interesting Engineering for story).

Food Guide Rates Filipino Bakery Among Best in UK

Kanto (Source: Good Food Guide)

The Good Food Guide, a UK-based food website, has recognized Filipino-owned Kanto Cafe & Bakery as one of the best bakeries in Britain (See Good Food Guide for story).

Filipina to Head a Commission of Int'l Olympic Committee

Mikaela Jaworski

Mikaela Jaworski was named as president of the coordination commission of the International Olympic Committee for the 2032 Summer Games. She will oversee the planning and execution of the event, working with local organisers and international federations. She won gold at the 2002 Asian Games and has been a member of the IOC executive board for five years (See Inside the Games for story).

Scientist Cites 15-Year-Old Filipino's 'Incredible' Invention

ANgelo Casimiro

Popular American scientist Neil DeGrasse Tyson noted that In 2014, a “brilliant” 15-year-old Filipino student named Angelo Casimiro introduced an incredible invention—electricity-generating shoes that could charge a phone while walking (See DeGrasse Tyson’s FB page for story).

Filipino Climbers Conquer Mt. Everest

The Philippine 14 Peaks Expedition Team proudly announced that climbers Jeno Panganiban and Miguel Mapalad have successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth standing at 8,849 meters above sea level.  Philip PJ Santiago II, who had been part of the same expedition, tragically died at Camp IV, infamously known as the “death zone” (See Inquirer.net for story).