Tag: filipino
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How Online Shops Have Transformed Filipino Christmas Shopping Preferences
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The holiday season is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and, for many, a chance to indulge in some retail therapy. In the Philippines, Christmas shopping has always been a long-standing tradition, with bustling malls and crowded markets filling the streets. However, in recent years, a significant shift has taken…
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The Evolution of Filipino Christmas Celebrations: A Blend of Tradition and Modernity
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Christmas in the Philippines is a unique and deeply rooted tradition, celebrated with unparalleled enthusiasm. Known for having one of the longest Christmas seasons in the world, Filipino festivities have evolved over time, blending age-old customs with modern influences. Let’s explore how Christmas celebrations in the Philippines have transformed through…
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Mediaquest, Cignal TV and DDB Philippines provide spotlight for Filipino Olympians through powerful Fame Swap campaign
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The Philippines is embracing a new wave of support for its athletes through the “Fame Swap” campaign by Cignal TV and DDB Philippines. This exciting initiative is designed to highlight and uplift athletes from different sports as they compete at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Public figures as media platforms…
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Future Filipino business leaders to compete in FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge Regional Finals
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Federal Express Corp. (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announced the six winners of the 2024 FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC) Philippines Finals. The winners will advance to the FedEx/JA ITC Asia, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA) regional competition to be held in August 2024.…
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Watch our Filipino athletes shine at Paris 2024 for FREE via Smart
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All eyes are on Paris as the world’s best athletes compete for gold and glory in the much-anticipated Olympic Games Paris 2024 happening from July 27 to August 12, 2024 (PH Time). To give Filipinos a front-row view of the events wherever they are, mobile services Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart),…
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Capstone-Intel Corporation Urges Serious Attention to Alarming PISA Test Results for Filipino Students
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Research firm Capstone-Intel Corporation has raised concerns over the recent results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) test, which ranked Filipino students among the bottom five in creative thinking. The firm emphasized that these results should serve as a basis to improve the education system to ensure graduates…
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Capstone-Intel Corporation Urges Serious Attention to Alarming PISA Test Results for Filipino Students
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Research firm Capstone-Intel Corporation has raised concerns over the recent results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) test, which ranked Filipino students among the bottom five in creative thinking. The firm emphasized that these results should serve as a basis to improve the education system to ensure graduates…
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Filipino students among the worst in creative thinking — new OECD study
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FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD students in the Philippines are among the worst in creative thinking, according to the latest study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The Philippines ranked 63rd out of 64 countries in a 2022 global assessment by the OECD that ranked 15-year-old students worldwide in producing and…
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GCash and Filipino community celebrate Independence Day in New York
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GCash highlights new features and latest partnership with Meridian allowing transfers from over 12,000 US banks to GCash accounts GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, took part in Independence Day commemorations in New York City, hosted by the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI), a non-profit…
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Two million Filipino children living in severe food poverty — UNICEF
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AROUND TWO MILLION Filipino children are living in severe food poverty, putting them at risk of malnutrition, according to a new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). In a report entitled “Child Food Poverty: Nutrition deprivation in early childhood,” UNICEF said 18% of Filipino children under five years…