News & Current Events

SM now offers ‘contactless payments’ with Visa
April 06, 2018

SM now offers ‘contactless payments’ with Visa

Contactless is the future of payments. Which is why SM and Visa bring it in the PH for the first time.
Duterte gives greenlight for Boracay closure on April 26
April 05, 2018

Duterte gives greenlight for Boracay closure on April 26

Scrap your plans for Boracay ASAP as the island will be closed off to tourists starting April 26, 2018.
Panglao airport in Bohol to be the first eco-airport in PH
February 18, 2019

Panglao airport in Bohol to be the first eco-airport in PH

The construction of Panglao airport in Bohol has a very promising progress, with 74% of the airport finished as of February this year.
British School Manila Might Close in a Year
April 04, 2018

British School Manila Might Close in a Year

The international school faces closure for non-compliance with DepEd requirements.
Rules and Regulations on Free Tuition Law Released
April 02, 2018

Rules and Regulations on Free Tuition Law Released

"This is for students in good standing and for those who passed the admission and retention requirements," CHEd OIC de Vera said.
5 Filipinos, 1 entrepreneur from PH among ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ Asia List
April 27, 2022

5 Filipinos, 1 entrepreneur from PH among ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ Asia List

Six individuals from the Philippines made it to the list in this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30.
DOTR Hotlines for Holy Week in PH
March 28, 2018

DOTR Hotlines for Holy Week in PH

DOTr wants your out-of-town trip to be well and safe. Take down these hotline numbers.
BSP releases new peso coins for circulation
April 27, 2022

BSP releases new peso coins for circulation

The New Generation Currency (NGC) coin series consists of the 10-peso, 5-peso, 1-peso, 25-centavo, 5-centavo, and 1-centavo denominations
Grab, Uber set to merge this April 8
April 27, 2022

Grab, Uber set to merge this April 8

Both companies have called this move as 'Coming Together' to serve their riders better as this would mean a larger fleet of drivers in one platform.
Epitome of resilience and bravery: Filipino runner heads to the North Pole
March 24, 2018

Epitome of resilience and bravery: Filipino runner heads to the North Pole

FWD sends off lone Philippine representative to the FWD North Pole Marathon.
CAAP launches Oplan Semana Santa 2018
April 28, 2022

CAAP launches Oplan Semana Santa 2018

Make sure your baggage does not contain anything that's not allowed and your belongings are in your carry-on.
Manila’s NAIA is Top 10 in World’s Most Improved Airport
April 30, 2022

Manila’s NAIA is Top 10 in World’s Most Improved Airport

Congratulations Manila! All the improvements done in NAIA were worth it.
Holy Week 2018: Train and P2P Bus Schedules
March 21, 2018

Holy Week 2018: Train and P2P Bus Schedules

Take note of the schedules of Metro Manila trains and major P2P service providers this Holy Week 2018.
Last-minute Class Suspension in Metro Manila Draws Flak from Transport Group
March 20, 2018

Last-minute Class Suspension in Metro Manila Draws Flak from Transport Group

Wondered why classes were suspended all of the sudden? Here's why.
Film tourism in PH encouraged as TPB recognizes films in Cine Turismo
March 16, 2018

Film tourism in PH encouraged as TPB recognizes films in Cine Turismo

Here’s what you should know about TPB’s new campaign, Cine Turismo.
Uber is Not Selling to Grab: Report
March 15, 2018

Uber is Not Selling to Grab: Report

Ride-sharing titan Uber will continue to move forward by investing further into Southeast Asia.
IKEA to open beside SM MOA in Manila
March 15, 2018

IKEA to open beside SM MOA in Manila

The Swedish furniture brand is finally coming to the Philippines.
Toyo Eatery in Manila is Latest Winner of ‘Miele One To Watch Award for Asia’
May 06, 2019

Toyo Eatery in Manila is Latest Winner of ‘Miele One To Watch Award for Asia’

Toyo Eatery may not be considered one of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants this year, but with the food they serve, they might as well be. Congrats, Chef Jordy!
Festival Mall marks HERoic Women’s Month with dolls exhibit
March 14, 2018

Festival Mall marks HERoic Women’s Month with dolls exhibit

Dolls, pretty, dainty dolls!
DBM to help develop a program creating ‘breathing spaces’ in PH
March 13, 2018

DBM to help develop a program creating ‘breathing spaces’ in PH

The Philippines will soon have more parks, gardens, and eco-friendly walkways.