Ukraine Guards Rescue Filipino Crewman in the Black Sea

A search-and-rescue operation in the Black Sea during the night of July 19 saved a Filipino electro-mechanical engineer, from the drone-struck cargo ship Venturo (See News Ukraine for story).

Filipino Artist Ranks Among World's Best Pastel Artists

Romeo Cortez (Source: Filipino Reporters)

Romeo Cortez was among only 125 artists selected from 1,043 entries submitted by painters from the United States and around the world for the exhibition, titled "Enduring Brilliance," held at the National Arts Club in New York City. (See Filipino Reports for story).

Arizona's Growing Filipino Community Spurs New Businesses

Arizona’s growing Filipino-American community is driving a surge in demand for Filipino restaurants, grocery stores, and cultural businesses (See Facebook for story).

Hawaii Erecting Monument to Mark Hanapepe Massacre

Hanapepe cemetery (Source: Kauai now news/ DAGS)

Hawaiʻi’s Department of Accounting and General Services is another step closer to erecting a monument remembering a battle that occurred just over a century ago, when 16 Filipino strikers and four police officers died in a violent clash over a labor strike in Hanapēpē (See Kauainownews.com for story),

Award-Winning Filipino Filmmaker invited into Oscars Academy

Award-winning filmmaker Arvin Belarmino has earned one of the film industry’s highest honors after being invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the organization behind the Academy Awards or the Oscars (See Facebook for story). 

Fil-Austrian Soccer Captain Takes to the Field at World Cup

David Alaba faced one of the greatest players in history–Lionel Messi. , Alaba is an Austrian captain, a Champions League winner, and one of the best defenders of his generation. He is also the son of a proud Filipina mother, Gina Alaba, is from Lupon, Davao Oriental (See Facebook for story).

Filipino Bishop Could Become a Saint

Bishop Cesar Maria Guerrero

Currently, Bishop Cesar Maria Guerrero is recognized as a "Servant of God," and people may invoke his intercession. If a miracle is confirmed through such prayers, he could be beatified and eventually canonized (See Spot.ph for story).

Filipino Inventor Hailed for Biodegradable Pili Resin Aircraft Sealant

Mark Kennedy Bantugon (Source: Pepglobalpinoy in facebook)

Mark Kennedy Bantugon continues to bring pride to the Philippines after earning another international recognition for his biodegradable aircraft sealant made from pili tree resin (See pepglobalpinoy for story).