{"id":51760,"date":"2019-12-30T18:30:34","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T10:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=51760"},"modified":"2019-12-30T22:06:34","modified_gmt":"2019-12-30T14:06:34","slug":"2019-lookback-top-10-newsmakers-in-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2019\/12\/30\/2019-lookback-top-10-newsmakers-in-the-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 Lookback: Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another year has come to an end and as we bid goodbye to 2019, it\u2019s time to look back on some of the news worthy events of the year as\u00a0we list down\u00a0the top 10 newsmakers of 2019!<\/p>\n

Manny Pacquiao wins vs Adrien Broner and Keith Thurman<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The nation\u2019s one and only Pacman once again proved that he still reigns in the boxing ring as he defeated boxers Adrien Broner and Keith Thurman in WBA welterweight matches this year.<\/p>\n

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Manny Pacquiao<\/strong> won over Broner via unanimous decision in January retaining his WBA Regular welterweight title. He also won by split decision versus Thurman in July at the age of 40.<\/p>\n

Pia Wurtzbach: First Filipino Wax Figure<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach<\/strong> has been forever immortalized to represent the Philippines as Madame Tussauds<\/strong> unveiled the Filipina beauty queen\u2019s wax twin last March.<\/p>\n

It is also the first Filipino wax figure created by the infamous wax museum featuring the one and only Pia Wurtzbach!<\/p>\n

Also read: Pia Wurtzbach is Madame Tussauds\u2019 First Filipino Wax Figure<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Discovery of Homo luzonensis<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Filipino archaeologists Armand Mijares and Philip J. Piper discovered one of the most important finds in history as they identified a species of ancient human dubbed as Homo luzonensis<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE National Geographic<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

In April, the newly discovered species was found in Callao Cave, Cagayan after years of intensive research and is believed to have lived in the island of Luzon at least 50,000 to 67,000 years ago.<\/p>\n

2019 Midterm National Elections <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

After months of nationwide electoral campaigns, the world once again witnessed how Filipinos casted their votes as they choose their senatorial bets\u00a0and local government leaders in the 2019 Midterm National Elections<\/strong> in May 13.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/pnagovph\/status\/1131032892128129024<\/p>\n

In May 22, the Commission on Elections released the final and official results of the election, which includes the new set of senators to form the 18th Congress of the Philippines, district representatives, and provincial and local government officials.<\/p>\n

Also read: LOOK: PH Midterm Election Results Announced<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Boracay and Siagrao received international travel recognition<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

2019 is also a year for travels as various international travel organizations recognized the serene beauty of the Philippine beaches.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE Coach RM Lobaton<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

After six months of rehabilitation in 2018, Boracay<\/strong> reclaimed its glory as Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler named\u00a0it as the Best Island in Asia for 2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the famed island of Siargao<\/strong> was recently recognized by Hostelworld as One of the Best Backpacking Destinations for 2020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Cloud 9 in Siargao<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also read:
\nBoracay Tops Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler\u2019s Best Islands in Asia 2019<\/a>
\nSiargao Recognized as One of the Best Backpacking Destinations for 2020<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Filipino tycoon Gokongwei\u2019s passing<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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This year is not all highs as the business world were shocked with the sudden passing of highly-reputed businessman John Gokongwei Jr<\/strong>. at age 93 in November.<\/p>\n

The late Gokongwei is the founder of one of the largest and most diversified Filipino conglomerate\u2014JG Summit Holdings, and the country\u2019s third wealthiest person with a net worth of USD 5.8 billion.<\/p>\n

He is survived by his children Lance, Robina, Lisa, Marcia, Faith, and Hope.<\/p>\n

Also read: Highly-Reputed Businessman John Gokongwei Jr. Leaves an Inspirational Trail After His Passing<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Pixar’s Float<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For the past years, many Filipino animators have been recognized for their contribution to Disney and Pixar movies including Monsters University, Big Hero 6, Wreck-It-Ralph, The Incredibles, and Tangled among others.<\/p>\n