The Great Filipino Story Archives - Page 26 of 34

Lea Salonga Among TIME100 Impact Awardees

Uptown Magazine - September 30, 2022

Filipino Broadway singer Lea Salonga was recognized as one of the recipients for Time Magazine’s TIME100 Impact Awards for 2022.

10-Year-Old Hilario Becomes Woman National Master

Uptown Magazine - September 28, 2022

At the age of 10, a Filipina chess player was able to have the Woman National Master title after winning the Under-10 category of the National Age Group Chess Championships.

Bicol Express-Inspired Cocktail Bags Top Prize At The Monin Cup 2022

Uptown Magazine - September 23, 2022

A cocktail drink inspired by the Filipino dish Bicol express hailed as champion of the Monin Cup 2022.

Khevine Cruz Wins Silver Medal In World Table Tennis Youth Competition

Uptown Magazine - September 20, 2022

Another sports medal for the Philippines! Khevine Cruz won the silver medal in the U-11 boys' singles category in the World Table Tennis Youth Contender tournament.

Alex Eala Makes History As The First Filipino To Win Junior Grand Slam Singles Champion

Uptown Magazine - September 15, 2022

A Filipino raised the flag again! Tennis player Alex Eala was recorded to be the first Filipino to ace the junior Grand Slam singles.

Alex’s US Open Win ‘Testament To Filipinos’ Indomitable Spirit’

Uptown Magazine - September 12, 2022

Tennis player Alex Eala was recognized by the Philippine Sports Commission after gaining the girls' title in the US Open.

Filipino Surfers Conquer Waves In Phuket Beach Festival 2022

Uptown Magazine - September 1, 2022

Pinoy surfers John Tokong and Roger Casugay snagged gold and bronze at the Phuket Beach Festival 2022.

Philippine Army Sergeant Bags Medals In Singapore Wrestling Tilt

Uptown Magazine - August 31, 2022

One of the Philippine Army's sergeants has won the gold and silver medals in the Singapore Beach Wrestling Fiesta.

EJ Obiena Wins Gold In Germany, Qualifies For Next Year’s Worlds

Uptown Magazine - August 26, 2022

EJ Obiena swung back into action with a bang by winning the gold medal at the Stanbhocksprung-meeting event in Germany.

Filipino Health Front-Liner Finishes 2nd In UAE Chess Tourney

Uptown Magazine - August 24, 2022

Finishing in second place in the 28th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival, Arena Grandmaster Dandel Fernandez proved that once again Filipinos are world-class athletes.