Teresita Sy-Coson Place of Birth: Plaridel, Philippines Industry: Retail, Banking, Real Estate, Hospitality Early life and Education Teresita Tan Sy-Coson, born in 1950, is the eldest child of the late Henry Sy, founder of the SM Investments Corporation (SMIC), and…
Aliko Dangote Place of Birth: born on April 10, 1957 in Nigeria Industry: Business and Politics Early life and Education Aliko Dangote was born in Kano, Nigeria, on April 10, 1957, into a wealthy, business-focused family. His maternal great-grandfather was…
When you get sick, one of the first things to consider is how long it will last. If you’re relatively healthy, a cold usually goes away within a week to 10 days. If you have the flu, symptoms typically last…
Rihanna NamRihanna (born Robyn Rihanna Fenty on February 20, 1988) Place of Birth: Saint Michael, Barbados Industry: Entertainment and Fashion Early life and Education Rihanna was born to Monica and Ronald Fenty. Her mother was of Afro-Guyanese descent and worked…
Random Act of Kindness Day originated in Denver, Colorado in 1995 by a non-profit organization called The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. February 17 was marked as the annual day of celebration subsequent to its year of origin. The aim…
In the year 2020, there were an estimated 281 million international migrants around the world. This number represented 3.6 percent of the global population at the time and a 60 million increase in international migrants from 2010. Human mobility and…
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed November 16th as the International Day of Tolerance in 1996. The day seeks to foster, promote, and spread mutual understanding between cultures and people across the globe – an initiative that has been increasing…
World Food Day was established on October 16, 1979, the same date of the year as that of the founding of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945. The purpose of World Food Day is to raise awareness…
September 21st marks the International Day of Peace, also sometimes known as World Peace Day, which is dedicated to celebrating and fostering ideas of peace and nonviolence around the world. The United Nations General Assembly first observed the day in…
The impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt in all aspects of life. Global food insecurity has increased in almost every country through 2020, and the trends continue to look bleak into 2021. With no tangible solution in sight, many…