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Philippine investigative team wins AFP award

AFP - Dec 17, 2009
MANILA — The Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism has won Agence France-Presse's Kate Webb Award for its fearless work in the world's deadliest country for reporters, the agency announced Thursday. ...full article

Pinoy artist wins silver award at Florence Biennale

ABS CBN News - Dec 16, 2009
A Filipino artist reaped an honor for the Philippines after winning an award at the recently concluded prestigious international art event in Florence, ...full article

Lea Salonga's US stints rake in $19K for typhoon victims

GMA news.tv - Oct 17, 2009
With two events in Washington D.C., world-renowned singer-stage actress Lea Salonga managed to raise $19,000 (P889,200) for victims of tropical cyclones “Ondoy" (Ketsana) and “Pepeng" (Parma), even as she appealed to Filipinos and the international community to do more for the victims. ...full article

Black Eyed Peas singer brings aid to Philippines

The Associated Press - Oct 15, 2009
Black Eyed Peas singer apl.de.ap has flown to his native Philippines following devastating back-to-back storms to perform a benefit concert and deliver much-needed aid. ...full article

Filipino wins 3 Int'l Photography awards in LA

Inquirer.net - Oct 14, 2009
FILIPINO photographer Enrique Frio won three honorable mention awards at The International Photography Awards (IPA) in Los Angeles. ...full article

RP architect leads in US art shelter contest

Inquirer.net - Sep 23, 2009
MANILA, Philippines—Filipino Architect Gonzalo “Jun” Raymundo Jr. is one of the top 10 finalists in the prestigious Guggenheim Art Shelter. At press time, he is leading the online voting poll for the award, the Philippine Embassy in Washington reported on Tuesday. ...full article  | Vote

Film on poor Filipino grannies wins fans in Venice

Reuters - ‎Sep 11, 2009‎
VENICE (Reuters) - Two Filipino grandmothers scraping a living to get by in Manila's slums are at the center of Brillante Mendoza's new film "Lola," a story about the resourcefulness of people living in abject poverty. ...full article

Filvets in photo exhibit marking heroes' day in Washington

GMA news.tv - ‎Sep 1, 2009‎
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the exhibit “underscores the sacrifices of Filipino soldiers in defense of freedom. ...full article

Group shows richness of Pinoy culture in Austria

ABS CBN News - ‎Sep 1, 2009‎
A Filipino dance troupe based in Austria charmed guests at the recently held Philippine Fiesta festival and exposition at the Haus der Bagegnung in Vienna’s 19th District. ...full article

Filipino film best sci-fi in California fest

Inquirer.net - ‎Aug 26, 2009‎
MANILA, Philippines — The film of actor-producer-director Ace Cruz was named Best SciFi Picture of the Year at the 2009 Action On Film (AOF) International Film Festival in Pasadena, California. ...full article