The Calendar: Artists explore femininity through performative photography
Rhine Bernardino Twelve artists recently launched The Calendar, an art project that explores the intersection of body, performance art practice and identity. Using fruits to
Filipino author Candy Gourlay runner-up in prestigious graphic story competition
London-based Filipino author Candy Gourlay was recently named runner-up in the 2023 Observer/Faber Graphic Short Story Prize. Her entry, Safe Passage, tells the story of
Philippine Tourism Department launches Bisita, Be My Guest travel programme in the UK
Philippine Tourism Department Secretary Christina Frasco, together with Philippine Ambassador to the UK Teodoro Locsin Jr, launched the Bisita, Be My Guest (BBMG) travel incentive
Filipino-British gymnast makes history at World Gymnastics Championship
Jomel Gutierrez Jake Jarman, Filipino-British gymnast prodigy, made history for winning Britain’s first gold in the vault competition on Sunday, 8th October, at the World
A pageant candidate speaks: “We are more than beauty queens”
Nadia Fontana Miss Philippines UK’s Candidate #11, Nadia Fontana, shares her experience competing in the UK’s longest-running Filipino beauty pageant. This summer, I embarked on
What’s the difference between the UK and Great Britain?
By Zech Bates Is there a difference between the United Kingdom (or UK) and Great Britain? People often use these terms interchangeably but they actually
Corazon Aquino remembered on her 14th death anniversary
Corazon Aquino, also known as “Cory Aquino,” was the first female president of the Philippines. She was born on 25 January 1933 in Tarlac, Philippines
Salu-salo: Philippine food and kuwentuhan
By Anna Christie V. Torres Philippine food culture guru, Doreen G. Fernandez, famously said: “Food, obviously, is not only for eating.” Indeed, anyone who has
Meet our Philippines-based online student interns
We are delighted to welcome two energetic interns studying business administration at Panpacific University in the north Philippines. Thanks to Interns Online who made the
Filipino talent makes a storm at 1MX London Music Festival
By Naomi Edge On a day reminiscent of the Philippines climate, the on and off rain and humidity didn’t stop the chill vibes and stunning
NHS at 75: 7 interesting things about Filipino nurses in the NHS
By Liezel Longboan We join the nation in marking the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS). Hundreds of Filipinos work in the health
NHS at 75: Meet the UK’s award-winning Filipino nurses
Filipino nurses are among the best in the world. After all, the Philippines is the top source of overseas nurses globally, as in the case
