Global Nation: Fil-Canadian is youngest scientist to head multimillion dollar research facility; Ohana-based cuisine stars in Fil-Am Top Chef Sheldon Simeon’s cookbook; Lapu Lapu nothing like the ‘inutile’ commander-in-chief

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