American Idol Top 6 finalist Jessica Sanchez has not failed to impress judges. On the episode on March 29, she sang a Beyonce song “Sweet Dreams” and got the approval of all three judges, according to an Inquirer News report. On April 12, Sanchez got the lowest number of text votes that the judges...
He walked through towns with a pushcart of books and materials to serve children who were not able to attend school. Three years later, Former CNN Hero 2009 Efren Penaflorida has expanded his pushcart program to provide more holistic subjects to children in Cavite City March 1-5 with volunteer aides. He called it Kariton Revolution,...
Pinoy conscience: Justice Secretary Leila de Lima tops the PINOY Newsmakers for her unwavering role in prosecuting government officials responsible for crimes such as graft and corruption. She prevented former President Gloria M. Arroyo and her husband Mike Arroyo from boarding a plane at Naia on Nov. 15, 2011 for charges of impuny. She...
Pope Benedict XVI conferred the Papal Benemerenti Award to two Filipino-Americans for their work as civic leaders in their San Francisco Bay area faith communites, according to an Inquirer News report. They were also presented the House Resolution 171 by the Philippine House of Representatives at the San Francisco Philippine Consulate General Office to...
CNN Awardee for her work with Indonesian moms Baguio native Robin Lim is the second Filipino to win the top spot for the CNN Hero Award for her work with helping Indonesian mothers stay healthy before and after giving birth. CNN annually recognizes and chooses 10 people worldwide who work to make a difference...
Teenager to compete in Youth Winter Olympics An up and coming 15-year old figure skater from the Philippines will get a chance to show off his talent this winter at the 1st ever Youth Winter Olympic Games. Michael Christian Martinez has been chosen as the Philippine Representative to the games to be held on...
The BPinoy Awards (Bank of the Philippine Islands) is an annual award night honoring Filipinos world-wide for their outstanding achievements. This year, Ma. Fatima De Vera-Francisco, a Proctor & Gamble sales executive, nabs the award. Through her determination, she managed to become the first female section manager of sales at P&G after persevering through...
Oldest man in Sarangani is 105 Sarangani resident Claro Ducusin Cabading or “Lolo Arong” celebrated his 105th birthday last Aug. 9, according to an Inquirer News report. The report said he attributed his long life to his diet of vegetables such as eggplant, stringed beans and any long vegetable. He has outlived his wife...
Help vote online for Shamcey Miss Universe Philippines contestant Shamcey Supsup is among 90 other Miss Universe contestants competing on Sept. 12. Supsup may get a chance to covet the 16th Semifinal slot offered this year by the Miss Unvierse Organization (MUO). The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. is asking Filipinos to vote online for...
Boy Abunda, spokesman for PH children Children struggling with day to day work, who should be in school, can be assured that they are not going to be ignored. “The Buzz” talk show host Boy Abunda has accepted the role of spokesman for Plan International, an organization that solicits sponsorship for impoverished children, Inquirer News...
