News & Current Events

Federal Land, Japanese firms bring Japanese living to BGC
July 11, 2017

Federal Land, Japanese firms bring Japanese living to BGC

Federal Land teams up with Nomura Real Estate and Isetan Mitsukoshi to give BGC its own brand of Japanese living with Sunshine Fort.
Japanese lifestyle and travel show features four Philippine destinations
July 07, 2017

Japanese lifestyle and travel show features four Philippine destinations

Three TV shows about the Philippines are expected to have reached four million Japanese viewers.
Everything Japanese this July at Shangri-La Plaza
July 07, 2017

Everything Japanese this July at Shangri-La Plaza

Get a taste of everything Japanese at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall as they commemorate the 61st annual Filipino-Japanese Friendship Month with a string of exciting activities and exhibits that bring two distinct cultures together.
DOTr to start construction for Mindanao rail in 2018
July 07, 2017

DOTr to start construction for Mindanao rail in 2018

Mindanao will finally get its own railway as the Department of Transportation looks to start construction in 2018.
ANA’s Tanabata Event in NAIA: Send Your Wishes to the Stars
July 07, 2017

ANA’s Tanabata Event in NAIA: Send Your Wishes to the Stars

If there were a courier that sent wishes directly to the heavens, what would you write?
New Uber Feature Lets You Request A Ride For Someone Else
July 06, 2017

New Uber Feature Lets You Request A Ride For Someone Else

We know you've been doing it before. But now, it's much easier.
Waze adds Filipino language in voice command feature
July 05, 2017

Waze adds Filipino language in voice command feature

Waze is upgrading for safer and better drives!
Tokyo’s Florilege chef Hiroyasu Kawate and PH’s Chef Margarita Fores partner for an exclusive dinner at Mireio
July 05, 2017

Tokyo’s Florilege chef Hiroyasu Kawate and PH’s Chef Margarita Fores partner for an exclusive dinner at Mireio

Last June 22, two acclaimed Asian chefs came together for an exclusive dining experience at Raffles Makati’s elegant brasserie Mireio to showcase a fusion of their signature cuisines.
3rd Annual Metro Manila Shakedrill on July 14-17
July 03, 2017

3rd Annual Metro Manila Shakedrill on July 14-17

How prepared are you for The Big One?
PH to host its first Ironman Triathlon in 2018
July 03, 2017

PH to host its first Ironman Triathlon in 2018

The Philippines will be hosting a full IRONMAN Triathlon in June 2018.
#NextPH Successfully Held To Promote Responsible Social Media Use
July 03, 2017

#NextPH Successfully Held To Promote Responsible Social Media Use

The event successfully brought together netizens, digital natives and society leaders.
4 Visayan fishermen honored as Ocean Heroes
August 08, 2022

4 Visayan fishermen honored as Ocean Heroes

Virgilio Aviso, Renato Buenavaje, Jocelyn Moya-Herkdle, and Mariano Sarcol are the chosen, 2017 Ocean Heroes
3 Filipinos make it to Forbes Asia’s 2017 Heroes of Philanthropy
August 08, 2022

3 Filipinos make it to Forbes Asia’s 2017 Heroes of Philanthropy

Three outstanding Filipinos have made it to Forbes Asia’s heroes of philanthropy.
RWM reopens select gaming area, Maxims Hotel
June 30, 2017

RWM reopens select gaming area, Maxims Hotel

Resorts World Manila has reopened some sections of the integrated resort, following the lifting of the government’s suspension order regarding the shooting incident last June 2.
Filipina Maureen Wroblewitz wins ‘Asia’s Next Top Model’
June 30, 2017

Filipina Maureen Wroblewitz wins ‘Asia’s Next Top Model’

We knew it!
Stiffer penalties in store for incorrect rendition of Lupang Hinirang
August 08, 2022

Stiffer penalties in store for incorrect rendition of Lupang Hinirang

The House of Representatives (HoR) approved the final reading regarding the rules on the correct rendition of the Philippine National Anthem, Lupang Hinirang.
Izakaya Sensu and Chotto Matte in BGC add new exciting dishes to the menu
June 28, 2017

Izakaya Sensu and Chotto Matte in BGC add new exciting dishes to the menu

Chotto Matte and Izakaya Sensus new offerings is here to excite your taste buds!
Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day as a Symbol of Stronger Ties
June 27, 2017

Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day as a Symbol of Stronger Ties

The Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day is observed every June 30 by virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 9187 signed on Feb. 5, 2003.
Japan-themed commercial complex set to open at Glorietta in Makati this year
June 28, 2017

Japan-themed commercial complex set to open at Glorietta in Makati this year

This commercial complex will be a haven for Japanophiles!
PH high schools to teach Korean language — DepEd
June 27, 2017

PH high schools to teach Korean language — DepEd

Korean Language will now be part of the Special Program in Foreign Languages (SPFL) by the Department of Education (DepEd).