Discover Philippines is Nominated
On behalf of Discover Philippines, I would like to share some exciting news!
Discover Philippines has been invited for nomination for the 2025 Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards run by the Philippine Commission on Filipino Overseas under the Best Website/Newsletter category for spreading Filipino news and information for the benefit of the diaspora community.
There were five articles picked for nomination and they are the following (in order of publication dates):
Mano Po: The Heartfelt Filipino Gesture of Respect
For Filipinos, respect has deeper meaning – it’s not just a word but a way of life. And there is no other warmest way to show this respect than the timeless custom called “mano po”. It’s a simple gesture yet powerful and meaningful. “Mano po” is an act of reverend and respect bestowed upon elders by taking their ha…
How Filipino Overseas Workers Bring Christmas Home, No Matter the Distance
Among all countries, the Philippines ranks fourth in income generated by overseas labor, a trend driven by the higher earning potential of foreign employment compared to domestic employment. In 2023, an estimated 2 million Filipinos made a combined $40 billion for their families back home while working abroad in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, an…
No matter the outcome, we’re just so grateful for all your love and support. Knowing that what we do - sharing our stories, our culture, and our beautiful islands - makes even a small impact means the world to us.
With your continued support, we'll keep going, keep creating, and keep showing the best of the Philippines to the world.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this journey with us.
Maraming salamat po!