MANILA, Philippines – Filipino Grandmaster Wesley So defended his individual title in Board 1 at the 2008 World Under-16 Chess Olympiad in Mersin, Turkey.
The win was a consolation of sorts for Team Philippines after the four-man squad finished third after 10 rounds at the Mersin Great Municipality Sport Hotel.
So, 14, did [...]
A multi-awarded Philippine choir received a standing ovation from their recent performance that wowed audience in Barcelona, Spain.
The University of Sto. Tomas (UST) Singers is making waves in Spain as it embarks on a series of performances as part of their participation in the XXIX Festival International de Cant Coral Catalunya.
On [...]
Two young Filipino-Americans proved that talent runs in their blood.
A six-year-old Angelo Garcia Bagligad’s breakdancing moves are heating up dance floors in the United States.
Bagligad has steps that defy logic and gravity and would make mothers scream with fear.
Some say that Bagligad is the next big thing in breakdancing.
The tiny [...]
Just like any other country in Europe, Belgium will soon be implementing strict laws against illegal migrants. With the new EU directive, undocumented migrants are expected to return to their country of origin .
There are around 6,000 registered Pinoys in Belgium, but the figure may be higher for undocumented migrants.
As a [...]