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Pinoy gymnast Carlo Yulo makes history, bags bronze in Qatar

2018-11-27T04:14:00.002-08:00

Source:https://sports.abs-cbn.com

Filipino gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo made history after claiming bronze in the Men's Floor Exercisce Final of the Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Doha, Qatar Friday evening (PHI time).

The 18-year-old Yulo finished with a score of 14.600 to secure the Philippines’ first-ever medal in the international meet.

Artur Dalaloyan of Russia garnered 14.900 to reign supreme, while former world champion Kenzo Shirai of Japan was close behind with 14.866 to settle for silver.

Yulo placed fourth in the initial qualifying round for the Floor event Final.

Prior to Yulo's win, the Phiippines has never won a medal, nor reached the final of the World Gymnastics Championship.

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Dalawang apps na gawang-Pinoy lalahok sa kompetisyon ng NASA

2018-10-22T07:31:00.004-07:00

Source: https://newsprod.abs-cbnnews.com

MAYNILA -- Dalawang gawang-Pinoy na app ang sasabak sa pandaigdigang kompetisyon ng NASA, ang primerong space agency ng Estados Unidos.

Kabilang dito ang ISDApp na gawa ng ilang Filipino IT professionals kabilang na sina Revbrain Martin at Jeddah Legaspi na empleyado ng ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management.

Ginawa ang ISDApp para mabigyan ng mga lokal na pamahalaan ng text alert ang mga mangingisda ukol sa sitwasyon ng panahon at ng karagatan.

Isa pang sasabak sa patimpalak ng NASA ang Vita app, isang disaster-preparedness app na gumagawa ng paraan para magkaroon ng komunikasyon sa cellphone kahit walang signal.

Ang app na ito, na merong ding mga mapa at checklist, ay gawa ng magkakaibigang estudyante na kumukuha ng mga kursong computer science, IT, at engineering.

Ang dalawang app na nabanggit ay nagwagi sa isang hackathon na isinagawa ng US Embassy at De La Salle University sa Maynila nitong weekend. Binigyan ng tig-P5,000 ang mga nanalong grupo.

Pipili lamang ang NASA ng anim na pinakamahusay na konsepto mula sa mga nanalo sa hackathon sa 200 pang ibang lugar sa daigdig.

Ikatlong taon na ito ng kompetisyon ng NASA Space Apps sa Pilipinas. Isinagawa ngayong taon sa tulong ng US Embassy, De La Salle University, PLDT, at Idea Space Foundation.

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2018-10-22T05:21:00.005-07:00

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College grad is proud of her father for seeing her education through with earnings as a garbage collector

2018-10-18T07:25:00.000-07:00

Source: GMA News

Every day, Tatay Cristito wakes up at 3 a.m. to get to work at 4 a.m., where he is exposed to all sorts of risks and health hazards.

He is a garbage collector, a job most unglamorous and hardly well compensated, but it doesn’t matter. He wants his kids to finish their studies and he will do everything he can for them to do so.

It’s not always easy. “Mahirap, kasi marami akong anak. Pero kahit mahirap, kinakaya ko. Minsan wala kaming makain.”

Last April, he witnessed one of his kids graduate college. Jenny Rose Quimado successfully graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Technology.

She echoes her father, saying their situation is difficult. “Minsan, pumapasok akong walang baon...pero nagpapasalamat ako sa Diyos na siya ang tatay ko kasi marangal ang trabaho niya. Wala siyang ginagawang iligal.”

Her pride of her dad amuses her Tatay Cristito. “Pagtinatanong ng tao, ‘Anong ginagawa ng tatay mo?’ Sumasagot yan, ‘Basurero!’ Hindi siya nahihiya,” Tatay Cristito smiles.

Jenny says she wants to be able to bring her father to good restaurants, buy him nice clothes. “Gusto kong ako na ang magta-trabaho[para] ako na lang ang magpapa-aral sa mga kapatid ko,” she finishes her litany of plans of how to show gratitude to her father for his hardwork. — LA, GMA News

Pinoy scholars can attend this prestigious US college

2018-10-18T07:11:00.004-07:00

Source: GMA News

Studying in one of United States’ Ivy League schools is not as unattainable as it seems for students in the Philippines.

In fact, Dartmouth College in New Hampshire is actively seeking Filipino applicants who display potential.

Zholl Tablante, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Dartmouth — and proudly 100 percent Pinoy — said that the college offers generous financial aid to accepted applicants who need it.

“No matter if the student is rich or poor, or somewhere in between, getting into an Ivy League school is not impossible, and getting the aid to go to an Ivy League school is definitely something that’s very attainable,” Tablante told GMA News Online.

“Dartmouth is one of the handful of institutions that cover 100 percent of your demonstrated financial need, meaning that if you need aid, you apply for it, during your application if you apply for it, we will cover whatever cost is needed for you to attend there,” he added.

Having grown up in the province of Pampanga and consistently visiting the country despite having migrated to US, Tablante believes that Filipinos will be a good fit in Dartmouth.

“When you think about Filipinos, you think about generosity, you think about family values, you think about community, and undying work ethic. And that is all the qualities that we want to be able to bring to Dartmouth in full force,” he said.

Pretty much any high school student is qualified to apply, Tablante said.

Recognizing that not all schools are the same, the college only compares students within the same school to check their performance.

"Each place has its own different curriculum. We don’t compare students in that way. We only compare them to the students in their school to see how they’re performing," he said.

Tablante added that having students from a wide selection of schools in the Philippines would result to a full representation of the Filipino culture.

"We want to make sure we’re getting diversity within that diversity, where we’re getting people from international schools, local schools, religious schools, so that when you bring them to Dartmouth, you’re really representing the full picture of the Filipino life," he said.

Need-based aid

Once accepted, the costs of going to school in Dartmouth, and even other Ivy League schools, should not be an issue.

"It’s need-based financial aid. If you apply and if we feel like you fit, and you need $70,000, then we’ll give you $70,000," Tablante said.

"It’s all about whatever you need. If the student is amazing and we want them there, we’re going to get them there," he added.

Tablante said that they are funding students that have potential for impact in the community, who will utilize their education in Dartmouth to make a difference in the country.

“[We’re] now trying to build stories of students from different places in the Philippines and showcasing that there are amazing students in this country that are going to do great things when they come back from their education," he said.

How to apply

Go to admissions.dartmouth.edu and click "Apply now." All applicants will need to fill out an online form to apply.

Take note of the deadlines for admission applications and financial aid applications as well as schedules for enrollment. The dates are available for viewing in Dartmouth's website.

To complete your application, you will also need the following:

application fee or fee waiver
Dartmouth Writing Supplement
Secondary School report with transcript, school profile, and counselor evaluation
two teacher evaluations
SAT or ACT

For international students, you will also need to complete a TOEFL or IELTS exam.

Dartmouth also recommends to include peer recommendations, and two SAT subject tests. —JST, GMA News

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13 Filipino war veterans honored in California

2018-10-16T09:53:00.002-07:00

Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com

Thirteen veterans and 47 surviving families joined Sacramento Filipino veterans for a special congressional medal of honor ceremony at the California state capitol building.

Some veterans shared their stories like 95-year-old Alberto Acaya, who fought in both World War II and the Korean War.

"We were ordered by the president of the United States to serve the United States armed forces. Filipinos and American soldiers suffered the same humiliation and defeat and we suffered hardships, diseases and maltreatment by the enemy in the concentration camp, I suffered 10 months as a prisoner of war," he said.

The moment was marked with a series of high profile Filipinos like retired US Major General and Filipino veteran advocate Antonio Taguba, who stressed that these ceremonies are a chance for the legacies of veterans to continue.

"We now have the opportunity and commitment to extend the word of the soldiers stories to raise awareness of their lifelong quest for recognition because this medal symbolizes thousands of personal stories," Taguba said.

State Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil Sakauye also spoke to the veterans. Her father was living in Hawaii when Pearl Harbor was bombed in 1941.

"The 13 veterans that are here today we are in debt to your service because you served and faced death on behalf of liberty for us and for generations that you knew not. But you faced that early on as young men to ensure liberty for a country that hadn’t promised you anything and then when it did promise you, waited so many years, to deliver justice," she said.

This is the 45th ceremony since the medal was revealed last year at a ceremony in Washington DC.

The bronze replicas have been part of nationwide fundraising efforts, from the community.

Taguba said he is hoping that the efforts continue so they can hold more ceremonies giving these Filipino war heroes their long overdue recognition.

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Filipino students to work in Japan hotel, nursing care industries

2018-04-20T08:19:00.001-07:00

Source: http://news.abs-cbn.com/

Philippine university students will be allowed to work as interns in various industries in the southern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa under a program approved Friday, to address labor shortages there in certain industries.

The first students are expected to begin internships in the hotel and nursing care industries as soon as next month, with the number of interns predicted to reach around 100 by year-end and possibly include other industries.

The internship program was agreed in a deal between five private universities in Manila and two Naha-based groups supporting foreign workers in Okinawa. The scheme is also aimed at recruiting people to work in Okinawa in the future.

"There is a demand for Filipino workers from various in

dustries as they can speak English and are hospitable," said an official of the secretariat of the cooperative for foreign nationals working in nursing care services in Okinawa.

"I hope they will consider Okinawa as a career choice after internship," the official added.

The five participating schools are Mapua University, University of the East, Jose Rizal University, the Philippine Women's University and Lyceum of the Philippines University.

The support center for foreign nationals including those of Japanese descent, and the cooperative for foreign nationals working in nursing care services in Okinawa, both located in the Okinawa capital Naha, will act as brokers between the universities and the hotel and nursing care industries in Okinawa.

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Lists of Pinoys who have won Pulitzer prize

2018-04-19T09:54:00.002-07:00

Source: http://news.abs-cbn.com

MANILA - Reuters journalist Manuel Mogato on Tuesday joined a handful of Filipinos who have a Pulitzer prize, the most prestigious award in journalism.

Here's a quick look at four Pinoys who have won a Pulitzer Prize.

CARLOS P. ROMULO
1942 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Correspondence

Carlos P. Romulo received the award for his "observations and forecasts of Far Eastern developments" at the height of the second World War.

Romulo's winning piece was a "a series of articles, after a tour of the Far East, about Japanese imperialism, and predicted an attack on the United States," according to carlosromulo.org

He wrote the stories while he was an aide-de-camp to American General Douglas MacArthur.

CHERYL DIAZ MEYER
2004 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Breaking News Photography

Cheryl Diaz Meyer received the distinction after she and David Leeson, her colleague from The Dallas Morning News, published a series of photographs "depicting both the violence and poignancy of the war with Iraq."

In January 2018, Meyer, born in Quezon City, achieved another feat after she brought home all the awards at the International Category of the White House News Photographers Association's "Eyes of History" Still Contest.

Meyer, who now works as a freelancer, was conferred with first, second, and third place as well as 2 awards of excellence for a set of photos depicting the plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS
2008 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Breaking News Reporting

Jose Antonio Vargas was part of the Washington Post team that covered the 2008 Virginia Tech shooting.

He has championed immigration rights in the U.S. after he admitted in 2011 that he came to the U.S. when he was 12 years old in 1993 using a fake passport.

Vargas' book about undocumented immigrants, entitled "Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen," is set for release in September 2018.

ALEX TIZON
1997 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Investigative Reporting

Alex Tizon was part of the Seattle Times team (with Eric Nalder and Deborah) which investigated "widespread corruption and inequities in the federally-sponsored housing program for Native Americans, which inspired much-needed reforms," according to pulitzer.org

His article, "My Family's Slave," published in The Atlantic after Alex passed away last year, went viral in May 2017. His article describes the life of Eudocia Tomas Pulido, a distant relative who came to live with the author’s family in the U.S to work as a household helper without pay for decades.

MANUEL MOGATO
2018 Pulitzer Prize Winner in International Reporting

Manuel Mogato won the international reporting Pulitzer with Reuters colleagues Clare Baldwin and Andrew R.C. Marshall for their "relentless" reporting on deaths allegedly linked to President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.

Pulitzer.org said the work by Reuters "exposed the brutal killing campaign behind Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs."

Mogato has been at the front row of the country's most turbulent events, including the end of Ferdinand Marcos' dictatorship, the ouster of former President Joseph Estrada in 2001, and the onslaught of Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013.

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Pink Beach in Zamboanga, one of the worlds best says National Geographic

2018-04-19T08:55:00.001-07:00

By: Yara Lukman Source: http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/291230/zamboangas-pink-beach-one-worlds-21-best-national-geographic-says/

The moment you set foot in Zamboanga City, won’t you want to stop wandering, and just head straight to the beautiful island facing its coasts?

In plain view from the city, Great Sta. Cruz Island’s clean sand looks white. But take a closer look, and you’ll see that the sand actually has a pinkish hue.

Last year, this pink-sand beach made it to the list of National Geographic’s 21 best beaches in the world. The crushed red organ pipe corals create the sand’s unique color.

Sta. Cruz Island is 4 km from the city’s Paseo del Mar, where bookings can be done by chance passengers and where visitors are reminded of the rules. The fare is at least P1,000—good for 10 persons. Advanced bookings are encouraged by management.

The boat trip takes 15-20 minutes from the city to the island. The crew, who are also residents of the island, occasionally turn off the engine in the middle of the trip while the boat passes over one or two huge, dark-blue waves.

Great Sta. Cruz is 251 hectares, while Little Sta. Cruz is about 21 hectares. The recreational area and the pink sand beach in Great Sta. Cruz stretches 350 meters long.

The Great and Little Sta. Cruz Islands were declared protected landscapes and seascapes in 2000 under Presidential Proclamation 271. The surrounding areas were also declared buffer zones.

Critically endangered

Little Sta. Cruz is a strict protection zone. It is not open to the public. There are critically endangered marine turtles on both islands—hawksbill, green and olive ridley turtles.

Just like several barangay in Zamboanga named after saints, the island got its name during the Spanish colonial period.

Visitors are allowed on Great Sta. Cruz only from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are limited to 500 persons per day. The city government and island keepers practice risk-reduction management and encourage visitors to be responsible ecotourists.

No trash should be left on the island. Washing of utensils in the swimming area is not allowed. Collection of corals and shells is also prohibited, except for the fish catches, souvenirs and trinkets sold by residents of the island.

Once on the beach, visitors can enjoy beach volleyball and take photos in a tree arrangement with Zamboanga City in the background.

Security remains a concern, but visitors need not worry because they will be accompanied by the Coast Guard and armed policemen the whole time.

Sandbars are fleeting, and their formation depends on the northeast and southwest monsoons (amihan and habagat, respectively). They usually appear when it’s habagat season, and disappear when it’s amihan. The length of the sandbars changes with the current.

According to Richard Aliangan, operations officer of the Protected Area Management Unit, the sandbars slowly get separated from Little Sta. Cruz.

The sandbar reflects the sunlight brightly, and waves come from opposite sides, meeting each other on an edge, like the closing of zippers—an unbelievable sight.

There are different species of mangroves on the island. They are even assigned genders. Those with pointed leaves, the size of a bud or coffee bean, are male, while those with blooming broad leaves are female.

Majority of the over 400 people living on the island are fisherfolk with alternative livelihoods, including tourist operations. Most of them also have motorized boats to travel to and from Zamboanga City (still docking at Paseo del Mar).

Stingless jellyfish

There are light-brown stingless jellyfish in the island’s lagoon. The tour guide explains the do’s and don’ts of holding them. The hands should be free of sunblock first, so that the jellyfish skin won’t be affected.

The jellyfish, which also come in gray-to-violet colors, should never be totally taken out of the water.

“Visitors get excited while touching the jellyfish, and their fear lessens,” Aliangan said in a phone interview.

Great Sta. Cruz happens to have a burial ground or heritage tombs for the Badjao tribe. There are artifacts, boat-shaped grave markers that are locally called “sunduk,” and mugs above the grave. This burial ground is part of a reserved national park under Presidential Decree 654.

The island also serves as a venue for Zamboanga’s celebration of Fiesta na Isla, an eight-week festival from April to May with activities like sand sculpture-making, boat racing and mussel-eating competitions. There are cultural performances such as the traditional “Pangalay” dance in which the dancers wear hand accessories, making their nails look unusually longer, imitating the wings of a bird.

Aliangan also said that there is a plan to allow visitors to walk around Great Sta. Cruz through eco-trekking. It will cover 6-8 km.

As the song goes, “Don’t you go to far Zamboanga…” The place can make visitors want to always come back, if not stay.

How to get to the city

Direct flights to Zamboanga City are available in Manila, Cebu and Davao. One-way fare ranges from P2,000-P4,000 depending on the promo and the time the ticket was booked.

Where to stay

Upon arrival, there are a number of hotels to choose from. The nearest one to Paseo del Mar is Lantaka Hotel by the sea, a perfect place to view the sunset. But for travelers who want to be practical, other convenient and budget-friendly hotels in the city proper like Hermosa Hotel and Red Cross Youth Hostel, which is just in front of Lantaka, can be the best choices.

Must-try dishes

Zamboanga is also known for food like curacha (red crab), spicy satti and chicken pianggang. There is also a wide variety of eats in Paseo del Mar. One famous restaurant that offers a seafood platter is Barcode. Zamboanga’s famous dessert called “Knickerbocker” is the ideal healthy finish. It is a mix of melon, apple, mango, pineapple, jelly and condensed milk topped with strawberry ice cream.

Pinoy Waiter In Singapore Wins Best In Customer Service Award

2016-10-15T01:24:00.002-07:00

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Rexan Chan
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October 15, 2016

Filipino Waiter wins best in Customer Service award in the Singapore Tourism Awards given by the Singapore Tourism Board.

A Filipino Waiter who has been working in at the Marina Bay Sands’ Adrift Restaurant For almost Five years has been reportedly named as the Best in Customer Service Awards in Singapore.

According to a recent news report of ABS-CBN News, Mark Anthony Cacal won the award after he was observed by the Customers and his co-workers of having a good attitude in his work.

He consistently received good comm

ents from customers, he has a good record, and great reviews from popular travel site TripAdvisor.

The result was announced and the Filipino waiter was named as the Best in Customer Award given by the Singapore Tourism Board.

New surfing destinations in Sorsogon and Palawan

2016-10-11T08:28:00.003-07:00

Thea Omelan, ABS-CBN News

Big waves in Gubat, Sorsogon have become a hit among local surfing enthusiasts.

This month, as the town celebrates Swell Festival, expect more surfing fans to visit and join the surfing competition, a festival highlight.

Gubatnon for Adventurism Inc. President Noli John Mercader revealed, the proceeds from the tournament will benefit scholars and other institutions.

Local surfers also offer surfing lessons for just P350.

Aside from surfing, visitors can also join the beach volleyball competition, enjoy the town's delicious delicacies and revel at firedancing at night.

Meanwhile, Puerto Princesa, Palawan also boasts of a new surfing destination, the Nagtabon beach.

National surfing champ Jasher Villaruel is among those who love the beach.

"From the view deck, makikita mo yung Nagtabon Cove. It's so beautiful and the water here is green tapos pagpunta mo pa dito during December may storms right? So maganda rin mag-surf,” he said.

[From the view deck, you can see the Nagtabon cove. It's so beautiful and the water here is green. If you go here during December, there are storms, so it's good to surf.]

On top of these, another must-see in the area is the beautiful sunset at the Nagtabon View Deck.

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Push for clean energy gains support in Palawan

2016-10-11T07:46:00.001-07:00

Cherry Camacho, ABS-CBN News

PALAWAN - The Palawan Alliance for Clean Energy (PACE), a group of concerned citizens and non-government organizations (NGO), has announced support for the "Reclaim Power" campaign of the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ).

PACE, together with civil society groups Palawan NGO Network Inc. (PNNI) and Environmental Legal Assistance Center (ELAC), youth volunteers, and indigenous communities, joined the call to promote the use of clean and renewable energy in Palawan.

They are opposing a proposed 15-megawatt coal-fired power plant of D.M. Consunji Holdings Inc. (DMCI) in Palawan.

According to environmentalists, the coal-fired power plant will damage the health and livelihood of locals.

Environment Secretary Gina Lopez earlier said in a forum in July in Palawan that there will no new Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) to be issued for coal-fired projects.

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Philippines among Happiest Countries in the World

2015-03-30T18:41:00.001-07:00

Is it really more fun in the Philippines? Maybe its residents can convince you. Filipinos are one of the happiest citizens in the world according to a global survey.

The Philippines follows close behind ten Latin American countries – most of them sharing ranks based on the results of a Gallup poll Positive Experience Index released a day before the United Nations International Day of Happiness on March 20.

Gallup asked 1,000 individuals aged 15 or older in 143 countries in 2014 if they had positive experiences on the day before the survey. Results are based on telephone and face-to-face interviews. Gallup compiled the “yes” responses from five questions: “Did you feel well-rested yesterday?”, “Did you smile or laugh a lot yesterday?”, “Did you learn or do something interesting yesterday?”, “Were you treated with respect all day yesterday?” and “Did you experience the following feelings during a lot of the day yesterday? How about enjoyment?” into a Positive Experience Index score for each country.

Paraguay topped the survey with a score of 89.

In second, third and fourth places are Colombia, Ecuador and Guatemala which all received a score of 84.

Honduras, Panama and Venezuela shared the fifth, sixth and seventh place on the list with a score of 82.

Costa Rica, El Salvador and Nicaragua got 81, placing eighth, ninth, and tenth.

The Philippines received a score of 80, sharing the spot with Singapore, Switzerland and Uruguay.

Money isn’t everything. Latin American countries aren’t the wealthiest countries but they certainly have some of the happiest people in the world. Pinoys have certainly had their fair share of environmental disasters and general misfortune but at the end of the day, most Pinoys can still look at the bright side and crack a joke-or two.

- See more at: http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/philippines-among-happiest-countries-in-the-world/#sthash.3PUFhn78.dpuf

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Antonio’s Tagaytay in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list

2015-03-21T18:30:00.003-07:00

Antonio’s in Tagaytay has put the Philippines for the first time on the elite Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.

The 2015 edition of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list ranked Antonio’s in the 48th spot, after a voting of 300 restaurant industry leaders from Asia.

The elite list released by William Reed Business Media, which also publishes The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, billed Antonio’s as a restaurant of “Idyllic surroundings with a menu to match.”

The fine dining restaurant with an offering of Modern European with Philippine influences is set in a colonial-style mansion with its own farm and is found amidst lush gardens and a cool climate in the volcano ridge town of Tagaytay, a two-hour drive and some 50 kilometres south of Manila.

The list hailed owner-Chef Antonio “Tony Boy” Escalante’s cooking and marked his Lechon de leche or slow-roasted suckling pig rubbed with herbs and spices as Antonio’s “standout dish.”

In a Facebook post Chef Escalante referred to the award as an honour and a humbling experience, “While being part of this prestigious list is an acknowledgment of the hard working team at Antonio’s, it is also a statement that Filipino cuisine is ready and waiting for the world.” Escalante’s team includes Ricky Sison and pastry chef Reymond Abdon.

The Best Restaurant feature also highlighted the fact that most of the restaurant produce is sourced from the adjacent farm, which also supplies Chef Escalante’s two other restaurants, Breakfast and The Grill.

Antonio’s also received the stamp as the S. Pellegrino Best Restaurant in the Philippines.

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants was launched in 2013 with six voting regions: South-East Asia – South; South-East Asia – North; Hong Kong, Taiwan & Macau; mainland China and Korea; Japan; and India and Subcontinent. The list is created by the Diners Club Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy.

- See more at: http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/antonios-tagaytay-in-asias-50-best-restaurants-list/#sthash.pOB7pLcH.dpuf

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Towards an educated citizenry, one town library at a time

2015-03-21T18:18:00.003-07:00

“Before nationhood, the Philippines must first have an educated citizenry.” – Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Thus went the words penned by the national hero at a time when access to books and education were limited to a privileged class. The very same words a foundation now uses as its battle cry.

More than a century later, Quintin Jose Pastrana found the vision still relevant, made it his own, and is now leading the charge in getting local communities to educate their own children by building public libraries, turning them into community education centres to “help forge an interconnected archipelago of readers and leaders.”

In an age when the digital native would claim that all information can already be found on the internet and therefore the redundancy of physical public libraries, Pastrana’s Library Renewal Partnership (LRP) foundation insists on the value of the kind of library where one can experience the joy of discovering a new book on the shelves, the feel of turning an actual page, and community access to a democratic space that knows no economic or social class.

In March 2015 the LRP is set to open the doors to its 80th library on its way to at least 200 public libraries by 2020. The LRP envisions empowering 2 million citizens with these libraries collaboratively set up by communities, private groups and local governments.

LRP’s 10-year mission started in 2010 when Pastrana looked at various researches indicating that Filipino children in rural areas decide to look for jobs rather than to study to earn a living.

Pastrana looked back at his own experience, realizing how fortunate he was to have been raised in a family that could support his reading interests. He saw the reality about Filipino children who lacked reading abilities due to deprived access to learning materials and facilities.

LRP partners with local and international organizations to get local authorities to provide the infrastructure for a library and the library staff, and gets educational material from leading publishers to provide the content.

Within just five years, the organization has already built libraries in various slums and rural areas of the county including Albay, Aklan, Ilocos Norte, Kalinga, Quezon City, Tacloban and Manila. The organization also built public libraries in the conflict areas of Mindanao such as Marawi, Maguindanao, Zamboanga and South Cotabato. LRP has also built libraries for public and private organizations such as the New Bilibid prison, The Philippine Heart Center and Gawad Kalinga farms.

- See more at: http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/towards-an-educated-citizenry-one-town-library-at-a-time/#sthash.ZLEMWL36.dpuf

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Bayanihan Dance Company bags grand prize in Italy

2015-03-21T18:09:00.002-07:00

Filipino dance group Bayanihan Folk Dance Company has given the Philippines another world class award, this time from the 60th International Folklore Festival in Agrigento, Sicily, Italy.

This is the 3rd time the dance company has won the Golden Temple at the folk dance competition, the first one in 2002, and the second in 2005. They have competed with the dance companies of the counties of Bulgaria, Croatia, Holland, Hungary, Slovakia, Spain, Thailand, and Ukraine.

The Bayanihan Dance Company bagged the “Tiempo d’ Oro” Award or the Gold Medal Award in the 70th edition of the week long competition called the Sagra del Mandorlo Festival in Agrigento.

Bayanihan Dance Company shared with GoodNewsPilipinas their thoughts after receiving the gold award, “Winning the competition gives one extreme pride in what our country can offer. We continue to gauge our success vis a vis the best companies in the world. We realize how talented our young people are, how passionate they can be for their art as well as pursuit of excellence through teamwork and cooperation.”

The Philippine dance company also shared that aside from preparing themselves physically and mentally daily, the group attributes their success to requested holy masses, prayers from family and friends, and blessings from the Chaplain so that their trip will be safe, smooth and successful.

The Bayanihan advises young Filipino dancers that although “there is no money in cultural endeavours such as this one, however the satisfaction of bringing pride to the Philippines and letting the world know of the beauty of the Philippines through music and dances is more than enough to actualize one’s dreams.”

The Bayanihan Folk Dance Group was originally established in the Philippine Women’s University and has since been recognized by Congress as the National Folk Dance Company.

- See more at: http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/bayanihan-dance-company-bags-grand-prize-in-italy/#sthash.XIXgyS2H.dpuf

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Pinay house cleaner makes it big in American investments

2015-03-12T17:41:00.001-07:00

Former house cleaner Mila Ferrer is now a millionaire owning 52 properties in America.

Ferrer is also regional Vice President in an international investment company.

The 60-year old single mother of five children migrated to America with just twenty dollars in her pocket some 40 years ago.

Ferrer is a native of Alcala, Pangasinan and admits she had humble beginnings as an orphan and recounts her story as one of four siblings who were trying to survive. She promised to herself then that she would not let her children live a hard life like she did.

Her life as a migrant Filipino was not easy – she was broke and lived in a trailer home. A fresh graduate, she tried out for 17 job interviews and was still jobless, thinking that her luck had failed her.

Not one to be discouraged, she managed to clean houses to make a living.

She took on a clerical post in an investment company and later on rose to become a loan manager.

“I learned how to make my own money. I was cleaning houses, working in the bank, doing real estate, working as personal assistant to doctors, and being a mom,” she said while reminiscing her early days in the United States.

Finally, the opportunity to live a life like she wanted came and she seized it.

She now currently resides in Plano, Illinois and lists as part of her properties the house she used to clean.

Her advice? “You have to find a mentor. Kasi yung pera mo kung pagulungan mo you’ll be able to make it.”

- See more at: http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/pinay-house-cleaner-makes-it-big-in-american-investments/#sthash.sbj6xjyu.dpuf

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Cavite's Best Investment Opportunities and Why: Antel Grand Village

2015-03-12T10:29:00.000-07:00

Antel Grand Village

The first and only self-contained island community, south of Metro Manila, with more than 100 hectares of carefully planned residential villages, social and commercial districts, and a 1.7- hectare clubhouse, all in the midst of verdant sceneries and breath-taking riverside vistas.

AGV Island Community is strategically located between the urban municipalities of Kawit and General Trias, a few minutes away from the booming industrial zone CEZA, and a convenient stop-over on the way to Tagaytay and Batangas through the R-1 diversion road.

Live in contemporary modern house models that put the family first in every way, making sure every member feels at home

Anastacia

With a name that reminds one of timeless fairy tales, the grand facade of this house model is like a simple castle in a modern urban neighborhood. A huge balcony is always there to hold feasts and parties with friends and loved ones.

Audrey

Simple-looking but more than what anyone can ask for. This house model has a balcony by your bedroom - take a breath of fresh air in the morning or share stories with your loved ones under the moonlight.

Isabel

This cozy homestead is perfect for small and large families, looking to enjoy a more intimate lifestyle. Enjoy the morning breeze, and the beautiful Cavite sunrise on your very own balcony, in the company of your loved ones.

Klaire

Admire the scenery of Antel Grand Village in this 3-bedroom house. Every waking day is never dull for the family - run around the lawn, cook in the kitchen, and bond in the living area!

Victoria

We borrowed an idea for a spacious home from the suburbs of London and Paris. It works, after all.

Built for the modern family, with an impressive layout that focuses on elegance and style. With windows designed to provide soft, natural light into the interiors, Victoria provides the best of your home essentials, and beyond.

Antel Clubhouse

The Antel Grand Village Clubhouse's Water Park is the grandest recreation site in this side of Cavite. It has nine (9) gazebos and seven (7) interconnected swimming pools: a white sand Beach Pool with two (2) water slides, Lap Pool with submerged sun loungers and relaxing water jets, Activity Game Pool with water jets, Spa Pool with four (4) Massage Beds, Party Pool with sunken Pool Bar and bubble jets, Fountain Pool, and Children's Pool with bubble jets.

Beach Pool

This man-made white sand beach and tropical palm trees gives you that island vacation vibe. Water slides, beach benches, and gazebos what more can you ask for?

Lap Pool

The Lap Pool is 25 meters long, half the size of the Olympic Pool for the sports enthusiasts who want to do daily swim laps.

Pool Slides

For the adventurous ones who are not afraid of the water, we have installed slides to add some spice to your waterpark experience!

Clubhouse Features

Grand Ballroom

This spacious events area can accommodate big gatherings. Let the clubhouse be part of your sweet family memories.

Gym

No need to shell out expensive membership fees. AGV already provides world-class equipment to match the demands of the daily grind.

Aerobics Area

Restore the balance in your out-of-sync life through aerobics and other exercise classes. Do some yoga with friends on weekends.

Spa & Sauna

Time to de-stress from the hustle and bustle of the city. Give yourself the much deserve "me" time.

Village Amenities

Entrance Gate

The majestic façade welcomes anyone who would like to explore the island-living vibe.

Basketball Court

Call out the boys and sweat it out over a few rounds of ballgame.

Pocket Parks

Take the kids for an afternoon stroll into the lush mini gardens or bring your darling to fall in love again.

Tennis Court

Pro or amateur, hone your skills in tennis and bring out the grand slam champ in you.

Playground

Kids want to run around all the time. We have a lot of fun recreational sites in this area where your little loved ones can make friends.

24-Hour Security

Nothing is more important than the safety of the neighborhood. Guards monitor the 5 gated villages 24/7.

For More info and to schedule a FREE Tripping please feel free to contact us @ 09063468424 (Globe) or 09192634101 (Smart) or visit our website: http://rafaeljare.wix.com/antelgrandvillage

Rattan Backpack Charger: Proudly Pinoy Powerbank!

2015-03-08T18:10:00.000-07:00

source: choosephilippines.com

For most people on the go, we almost always depend on our phones and tablets for our daily schedule, weather reports, news updates, putting down not-so-mental notes, and taking snapshots of everything and anything. And, of course, for texting and calling once in a while.

We do a lot of things with our gadgets, even capturing the breathtaking mountain ridge of Sagada through Instagram.

That is until the battery indicator says otherwise and there’s no electric socket in sight.

Then, it's time to panic.

Luckily for us, a power-generating equipment is right in our own backyard (or, at least, up in the mountains of Northern Luzon)—in the form of a traditionally-woven bag made of rattan!

Called the "Solar Pasiking" (pasiking or sangie: ancient, indigenous basket-backpack found among the various ethno-linguistic groups of Northern Luzon in the Philippines), these bags combine solar technology, 1.5 soda-bottle containers, and the rich heritage of the Ifugao people (Ifugao: an ethnic group calling the mountains of Northern Luzon their homeland).

It's one of the many creative applications of the soda-bottle technology -- OpenCharger -- developed in the mountains of Northern Luzon where nature is still untainted, if only for a bit.

OpenCharger is also a movement dedicated not only to harnessing power and energy from natural resources and eco-friendly materials, but also to maximizing the potential of local communities, especially that of the indigenous people in the Cordillera.

Unlike traditional microelectronics, the assembly of OpenCharger requires no special skills and equipment, minimal energy, and zero toxins.

Electronics

Charger circuitry is crafted in Mt. Province, Philippines from bottles, e-waste and custom manufactured components that meet cradle to cradle, non-toxic values
Zero energy, zero waste, non-toxic assembly and upgrade
The charger port is made from soda PET and thus 100% recyclable
User repairable
Open Source: Everything from our core circuit to the assembly specs are on the site

Key Bag Features

500mA solar panel
Mini-USB charging input port (so you can charge up your bag for a rainy day)
Regular USB 1.2 Amp output port (for cell phone charging)
3000 mAh Lithium Polymer battery pack
Red LED safety light (activated by the cap switch)
Warm white flash light (activated by the cap switch)

The next time you're going to the mountains, let the Solar Pasiking light your way!

Help fund this innovation. Order through the OpenCharger website.

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Global Award-Winning Rum is Made in the Philippines

2015-03-08T04:27:00.002-07:00

Available in selected wine shops and hotels in the country, Don Papa is also exported and sold in Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden and United Kingdom to name a few.
Don Papa is made in Negros Occidental. Created and blended to perfection in 2011, it was distilled from the finest sugarcane where its oak barrels were first aged for 7 years in the foothills of Mt. Kanla-on. Then, it was made available to the public in 2012.

It is said that “where is sugar, you’ll find rum.” And, Negros Occidental is and has always been the sugar bowl of the Philippines. The perfect combination of climate, geography and volcanic soil makes the island ideal for sugarcane production.
Don Papa Rum was inspired by the story of the unsung 19th century Philippine revolution heroes, Dionisio Magbuelas, locally known as “Papa Isio.”
Papa Isio was a foreman at a sugar plantation aside from being a healer, shaman, rebel and leader of a group of babaylans. His sense of justice, spirit of independence and leadership played a vital role in freeing the Negros Island during the Spanish regime, which also became a factor that leads to the independence of the country.
Don Papa is a premium aged rum and said to be light and fruity. It has a long, rich-textured finish and offers flavors of honey, vanilla and candied fruits.

Don Papa is a premium aged small batch rum from the isle of Negros Occidental, the Philippines. Distilled from some of the finest sugar cane in the world, Don Papa is first aged 7 years in oak barrels in the foothills of Mount Kanlaon before being blended to perfection.

Negros Occidental is and has always been the sugar capital of the Philippines. Due to the perfect combination of climate, geography and the rich volcanic soil on the island, Negros is ideally suited for sugar cane production.

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Filipino-Invented Beer Freezer Making Waves in America

2015-03-08T04:06:00.002-07:00

source: www.choosephilippines.com

Three Filipinos in California have found a way to make great-tasting beer through their patented technology, Beer Below Zero (BBZ). Their hardwork for six years paid off when it started to get positive responses from the U.S. market.

The product, which is an original Pinoy invention, is now being distributed in different parts of the United States.

“Different in taste ... frozen from the outside and perfect chill inside,” said beer fan Danny Reginaldo.

The technology improves the taste of the beer by setting it to a particular temperature before it completely freezes -- and yes, one can compeletely enjoy his or her drinks without adding ice. In fact, it makes beer colder than ice!

Said BBZ Sales and Marketing Director Richard Villaluz, “We basically process any kind of beer. We serve it a perfect temperature at negative nine to eleven degrees Celsius.”

“We have offices in Chicago and New York,” said BBZ Partner & Exclusive Distributor JP Carino. “Start there in those big, big areas but concentrate really in those where it’s really warm like Houston and Florida. So we are going to distribute it there. The long term, imagine the freezer or serving Beer Below Zero at Staples or Dodger Stadium or Madison Square Garden. I’ll be proud to have it there it being a Filipino product.”

“We always believe in Filipino ingenuity. So when this was presented to us, we thought you know this is going to take us to the future. This is a very innovative product." said Claire Reginaldo, a restaurant owner in California who first used BBZ.

Indeed, Pinoys abroad are off to a great start! (Watch the video above to know more about this cool product.)

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Eddie Vega runs barefoot for a cause, breaks Guinness record

2015-03-06T03:34:00.003-08:00

Why is the Guinness World Record holder for the Most Barefoot Marathons Run in One Year, running without shoes?

Eddie Vilbar Vega, nicknamed the “Barefoot Bandito,” says he created a world record with marathons run on bare feet to raise awareness and funds, and send shoes to over 300 million children worldwide who are without shoes, including those in his native Philippines.

Guinness World Records officially acknowledged the barefoot marathoner as having completed 101 marathons across the world from January 1 to December 31, 2014.

Vega ran in all 50 US states, in Japan, and the Philippines for a total barefoot distance of 4,258.65 kilometres which Guinness required to be extensively documented on GoPro, a cam on his chest directed on his feet to ensure his barefoot run was done on just his bare feet without aid of plasters and other foot aids. Pictures of the start, during and end of the race baring his soles were required, attested to by witnesses.

Vega also holds the record for Most Barefoot Marathon Runs on Consecutive Days (Male) for running races across California, Oregon and Texas, USA from June 28 to July 7 also last year.

The California-based IT professional ran as an ambassador for Soles4Souls, a charity organization collecting new and gently worn shoes from shoe companies and individuals for donation to the world’s underprivileged children.

To date, he has raised over $13,000 and has distributed about 7,000 pairs of shoes in his home province of Leyte and in Davao, Philippines, with another 6,000 pairs scheduled for distribution in April and August this year through the Davao-based Seeds of Dignity Ministries.

Vega revealed to GoodNewsPilipinas the story of why he can actually relate to children without shoes who need protection from contracting infectious diseases by not having adequate footwear.

As a child in Leyte, he would sometimes take off his shoes to run around barefoot with other kids who could not afford shoes so he could fit in. As a result, he contracted hookworms and became infected with tuberculosis from a contagious neighbour who would spit blood on the grounds they played on.

He credits his survival from the deadly infections to his family’s immigration to Guam which had modern facilities to treat his diseases.

The Barefoot Bandito dedicates his barefoot run for the children without shoes to his demised parents Charlie and Rita Vega.

Vega decided to adopt the Soles4Souls cause as his own after the attention he got from running his first barefoot marathon on the occasion of his 50th marathon run in 2013. He realized then he could use the “rock star” publicity of the Guinness World Records for a higher purpose, to address the needs of the world’s children.

“It is said that ‘to really understand someone you need to walk a mile in their shoes’. Well, in my case, and for the cause that I represent I decided to run and/or walk thousands of miles barefoot to honor these kids and to create awareness and let everybody know that there are over 300 million children worldwide who are without shoes or adequate footwear because they cannot afford them. To compound the problem, most countries like the Philippines, will not allow children to attend school unless they wear shoes. This contributes to the vicious cycle of poverty,” Vega writes in his memoirs of his desire to have children be able to live a healthier life and pursue their education.

His barefoot marathons caused injuries, sometimes superficial, at times grave enough for him to discontinue the race. He was even once hit by a car from behind during his world record attempt.

His record attempt to run barefoot in 7 continents ended in Antarctica, a run which he had to finish wearing shoes because he had already started bleeding on the snow after running mostly on gravel and jagged rocks.

But when the thought of quitting crossed his mind, Vega says he kept thinking about how the survivors of the World War II Bataan Death March were able to endure much harsher conditions during their 128K march from Bataan to Camp O’Donnell. The image of that deadly march kept Vega going, thinking of his pain and suffering in his own 42K run relative to what the prisoners of war then endured.

Vega will be in the Philippines this April to distribute more shoes to children without shoes.

- See more at: http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/eddie-vega-runs-barefoot-for-a-cause-breaks-guinness-record/#sthash.JsnBCjLF.dpuf

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Bwaya wins Gold at Asian Cinema Festival in France

2015-03-04T07:30:00.001-08:00

Bwaya (Crocodile), an indie film based on actual events involving deadly Philippine crocodiles won for the Philippines its first gold at the Vesoul International Film Fest of Asian Cinema in France.

Bwaya director Francis Xavier Pasion received the Golden Rickshaw award or Cyclo D’ Or at 21st Festival International Des Cinémas D’ Asie (FICA) in February.

The festival’s Golden Cyclo top jury prize was awarded by four international jurors led by its chairman director Wang Chao of China, Mohammad Rasoulof from Iran, Prasana Vithanage of Sri Lanka, and Laurice Guillen of the Philippines.

The film tells the story of Divina, a mother who searches for her child after receiving news that her child Rowena has been attacked by crocodiles in the Agusan del Sur marshlands of Mindanao in Southern Philippines.

The film stars Angeli Bayani who plays Divina to Jolina Salvado’s Rowena, together with Karl Medina and RS Francisco.

Ninety films competed at the FICA Vesoul festival which was created in 1995 and is one of the most popular events in Europe attended by thousands, recording an audience of 30,000 in 2014.

Pasion, an Ateneo de Manila University graduate is currently an ABS-CBN network television director.

Bwaya received its first international recognition winning as Best Film at the Tokyo Filmex in 2014.

The film which was first recognized at the Cinemelaya 2014 Philippine Independent Cinema Festival, is helping raise local and international cultural and social awareness.

- See more at: http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/bwaya-wins-gold-at-asian-cinema-festival-in-france/#sthash.ptz5Y9Q1.dpuf

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Mark Chan aims to win World Latte Art contest in Sweden

2015-03-04T07:26:00.002-08:00

Young overseas Filipino worker Mark Chan will be the first ever Filipino barista to compete and represent the Philippines in the World Latte Art Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Chan won the right to represent the Philippines in the most esteemed latte art competition in the world when he was declared champion at the 1st Philippine National Art Latte Championship held in Paranaque City, south of Manila,

The Philippine competition used the same criteria used for the championship in Sweden, as sanctioned by the World Coffee Events (WCE). The worldwide recognition paved the way for the Philippine champion to compete in Sweden.

Six baristas competed in the championship, given 10 minutes to create their entry in design pattern, espresso macchiato, and free pour.

Chan who flew back to Manila from Singapore where he works at Common Man Coffee Roasters impressed judges with patterns the likes of Three-Layered Tulips, Inverted Tulips and his Semi-Picasso Swan.

“I’m gonna have to study my score sheets first and see my ‘strengths’ and ‘opportunities’. Make my strong points stronger and capitalize on it, make serious consideration on ‘opportunities’ for improvement,” says Chan in a published interview.

Sonja Bjork Grant, a judge from the World Coffee Events, says she looks forward to the competition especially since this will be the first time that the Philippines will have a representative in the world competition where baristas are judged based on visual attributes, creativity, identical patterns in the pairs, contrast in patterns, and overall performance.

The World Latte Art Championship highlights artistic expression in a competition platform that challenges the barista in an on-demand performance. Around 40 to 45 competitors from all around the world will battle for the title. The competition will be held in June 15-18 this year.

Chan, a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy, is optimistic about the third wave coffee scene in the Philippines saying, “It is getting ready to explode most probably early to mid-2015.”

- See more at: http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/mark-chan-aims-to-win-world-latte-art-contest-in-sweden/#sthash.wwRrAb25.dpuf

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NY Daily reports PHL a key global travel destination

2015-03-03T01:26:00.000-08:00

The New York Daily News reports the Philippines is now becoming a favourite destination for travellers looking for unspoiled natural wonders and its unique history.

The NY Daily counts the over 7,000 Philippine islands as having “some of the best scenery on the planet.”

The report by Mike Quane noted that the negative experiences of the country in the last three decades such as economic and political misfortunes and high-profile natural disasters have actually contributed to the islands’ scenic areas avoiding over-development.

The NY Daily, commanding nearly 50 million unique viewers monthly, lists must-see spots such as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Banaue Rice Terraces, the Puerto Princesa Underground River, and Tubbataha Reef Marine Park.

The list also includes the Apo Reef, Chocolate Hills of Bohol, and Taal Volcano.

A rundown of the many cultural and historical sites is given, such as Spanish colonial churches like San Agustin Church in the walled city of Intramuros, and the island fortress of Corregidor in Manila Bay.

Action-oriented travellers are directed to diving, parasailing, and river rafting, and even rock-climbing in the cooler mountainous regions of Baguio.

Beach people are referred to perfect white sand beaches in Bohol, Boracay, and Puerto Galera.

The Manila malls like Glorietta, Mall of Asia, and Megamall are listed as a shoppers’ paradise for good bargains.

Condo housing for expatriate retirees are referred to as allowing retirement funds to stretch longer than in their home countries. For tourists who prefer hotels, Manila is cited as having some of the best hotels in the world such as the Shangri-La Hotels.

The report rounds of the list with mentions of good restaurants with traditional local Filipino offerings, as well as Chinese, Spanish, and Polynesian cooking.

The top draw in the list is the Filipinos themselves. “The most beautiful thing about the Philippines remains the sweetness of its people. The ‘Good morning, sir’ and ‘Good evening, ma’am’ one hears so often are sincere and heartfelt, delivered with a distinctive warmth that will be long-remembered.

- See more at: http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/ny-daily-reports-phl-a-key-global-travel-destination/#sthash.WWpz1jDx.dpuf