2nd Lieutenant Mi-ae Hope Clemente Nkulu (Source: Filipino Reporters)
Celebrating a milestone in May is 2nd Lieutenant Mi-ae Hope Clemente Nkulu who graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY on May 23, 2026. Nkulu is the first female of Filipino-Congolese American to become a West Pointer (See Filipino Reporters for story).
Cherry Ann Mateo (Source: Turismo Central Luzon on facebook)
The Philippine Coast Guard hailed 12-year-old Cherry Ann Mateo after she swam around three nautical miles or 5.5 kilometers for at least six hours to seek help when the fishing boat she was on with three companions capsized off Culasi, Antique on May 6, 2026 (See Turismo Central Luzon for story).
Six Filipino scientists and innovators were named among Asia Scientist Magazine’s Top 100 Researchers for 2026, highlighting the Philippines’ growing contribution to scientific research and innovation in the region. Their achievements span agriculture, mathematics, environmental protection, public health, and aquatic sciences (See #primerph on facebook for story).
(Source: Global Filipino Magazine)
In Australia’s growing elderly care sector, Filipino nurses continue to play a vital role in delivering compassionate, person-centered, and culturally grounded care. In facilities supported by providers such as Regis Aged Care, they are not only clinicians but also key contributors in shaping quality care, workplace culture, and leadership in long-term care environments (See TheGlobalFilipino.com for story).
Carlos Yulo (Source: Carlos Yulo’s facebook)
Olympic champion Carlos Yulo delivered another statement performance, powering Olympique Antibes-Juan-les-Pins (OAJLP) Gymnastique to a championship victory in the French Men’s Artistic Gymnastics scene (See Manila Times for story).
Rada Rae (Source: Turing Central Luzon/Facebook)
Austrian Filipina actress Rada Rae, who was born in Tuguegarao City, joined the cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping as Wellie (See Facebook for story).
Filipino American scientist and former UP Diliman student journalist Michael Purugganan has been named the new Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of Arts & Science at New York University (See Pep.ph News for story).
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