Samantha Panlilio ends Miss Grand International journey

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 12/05/2021

CEBU, Philippines— Samantha Panlilio, the Philippines’ candidate for Miss Grand International 2021, ends her journey for the Miss Grand International crown after she failed to make it as one of the top 20 semi-finalists of the competition…

The social meanings of face masks, revisited

Gideon Lasco - @inquirerdotnet 07/30/2020

It has been exactly six months since I wrote about face masks in this column, and the world has drastically changed since. Back then, people hoarded masks amid fears of ash fall, and what inspired me to…

Leuterio Speaks at The 28th Property Portal Watch Conference in Bangkok, Thailand

PR 03/01/2020

Anthony Gerard Leuterio, the founder of Filipino Homes and the CEO of Leuterio Realty & Brokerage was one of the speakers of The 28th Property Portal Watch Conference held in Bangkok from 26th to 27th February 2020. Under the theme “Disrupt…

Bangkok rolls out car-free day

The Nation/Asia News Network 09/24/2019

BANGKOK — On Sunday morning (September 22), Sakoltee Phattiyakul, deputy Bangkok governor, presided over the opening ceremony of the “Bangkok Car Free Day 2019” at the courtyard in front of CentralWorld shopping mall near the Rajdamri intersection. Some…

ALL SET FOR MISS U 2018 Filipinos flock to Bangkok to support Catriona Gray

Cris Evert B. Lato-Ruffolo 12/17/2018

BANGKOK — Miss Philippines Catriona Gray is a vision of a relaxed and confident beauty queen who is all set to compete for the Miss Universe crown today (December 17) at the Impact Arena here. This was…

From ‘window-watching’ in Samar to Bangkok, Thailand

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 12/16/2018

BANGKOK— The Miss Universe bug bit Matthew Dotingco when he was seven years old. He watched it by the window of a neighbor’s living room withstanding the humid 8 a.m. weather in Barangay 1, Taft in Eastern…

Miss Spain breaking barriers as first transgender Miss Universe hopeful

AFP 12/16/2018

BANGKOK–Carrying a bold message of inclusion, transgender rights and a sharp rebuke to US President Donald Trump, Miss Spain’s Angela Ponce is blazing a trail as the first transgender contestant in Miss Universe’s 66-year history. The willowy…

With rising sea levels, Bangkok struggles to stay afloat

AFP 09/02/2018

BANGKOK — As Bangkok prepares to host climate-change talks, the sprawling city of more than 10 million is itself under siege from the environment, with dire forecasts warning it could be partially submerged in just over a…

‘Distorted news’ deemed health issue in junta-run Thailand

AP 11/29/2017

BANGKOK — Thailand’s military government says it is fighting a new threat to public health: distorted news reports. The country’s health ministry announced Tuesday it is launching a new smartphone application that will allow users to flag…

PAL to open Cebu-Bangkok flights

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/14/2017

Amid increasing public demand for direct non-stop flights from Asian destinations to Central Visayas, national flag-carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to open a service between Cebu and Bangkok starting Dec. 2. In a statement, PAL said…

ANS bet helps PH shock Thai sepak team

John Carlo Villaruel 10/21/2016

Abellana National School’s (ANS) Rheyjey Ortouste and partners Jason Huerte and Mark Gonzales led the Philippines to pulling off a monumental upset against the defending champions and World No. 1 Thailand, 2-1, in the men’s doubles division…

Thais mourn death of beloved monarch

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 10/15/2016

BANGKOK — Thailand began its first day in 70 years without a king on Friday in a profound state of mourning, as the crown prince asked for more time before ascending the throne following the death of…

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