News & Current Events

Possible meeting of the minds: Trump invites Duterte to White House
May 04, 2022

Possible meeting of the minds: Trump invites Duterte to White House

A meeting between two of the world’s most polarizing leaders may soon happen at the White House as U.S. President Donald Trump invited the country’s tough-talking President Rodrigo Duterte during the 30th ASEAN Summit.
Malapascua, Cebu is one of Asia’s best beaches–The Telegraph
May 04, 2022

Malapascua, Cebu is one of Asia’s best beaches–The Telegraph

In a list published by The Telegraph, Bounty Beach in Malapascua, Cebu is one of Asia’s best beaches.
SM Prime allocates P50 billion per year to property development
April 27, 2017

SM Prime allocates P50 billion per year to property development

SM Prime Holdings, an integrated property company, will be allocating P50 billion a year to their capital spending which will be used in the expansion and development of their properties.
New World Makati Hotel partners with Embassy of Canada and Wheelchair Basketball Canada
April 27, 2017

New World Makati Hotel partners with Embassy of Canada and Wheelchair Basketball Canada

New World Makati Hotel served as the official residence of the visiting members of the Wheelchair Basketball Canada team.
SM Investments revamp top positions, Sio to replace Henry Sy as chair
May 04, 2022

SM Investments revamp top positions, Sio to replace Henry Sy as chair

In an announcement made by SM investments Corporation (SMIC), SMIC long-time Chief Financial Officer Jose Sio will replace founder Henry Sy Sr. to lead the conglomerate that the latter held post.
PH eyed to become Japan’s fifth largest furniture exporter by 2019
April 27, 2017

PH eyed to become Japan’s fifth largest furniture exporter by 2019

DTI-CITEM and Japan’s biggest management group ink MoU to boost PH-Japan trade relations
8 Most Influential Tycoons in the Philippines
May 04, 2022

8 Most Influential Tycoons in the Philippines

These tycoons have gone beyond doing business and influenced how the nation is built. Here we list the most influential tycoons in the Philippines.
Brexit may benefit PH economy — NordCham
April 26, 2017

Brexit may benefit PH economy — NordCham

The Philippines stands to actually benefit from the effects of United Kingdom's impending withdrawal from the European Union—commonly referred to as “Brexit.”
ADVISORY: Traffic rerouting plans for 30th ASEAN Summit
April 27, 2017

ADVISORY: Traffic rerouting plans for 30th ASEAN Summit

Got plans to travel around the CCP Complex, MOA, and Makati from April 26 to April 29? You might want to re-think those plans.
LOOK: Highlights of the 65th Manila FAME event
May 04, 2022

LOOK: Highlights of the 65th Manila FAME event

Here's a recap of what happened in the premier design and lifestyle event, Manila FAME 2017.
The Philippines now has its own ‘Silicon Valley’
April 25, 2017

The Philippines now has its own ‘Silicon Valley’

Ideas are as hard to come by as there are people willing to invest once you do have an idea. All these can now become a thing of the past with the recent launch of the country’s “mini Silicon Valley” in Makati City.
Labor Day Sale: Get up to 80% discount on these Summer Essentials
April 24, 2017

Labor Day Sale: Get up to 80% discount on these Summer Essentials

Score amazing discounts at Lazada Philippines from April 24 to May 1, 2017!
Russian filmmaker visits Philippines, takes breathtaking photos with family
April 21, 2017

Russian filmmaker visits Philippines, takes breathtaking photos with family

Russian filmmaker Alexander Tikhomirov has recently visited the Philippines with his family, and he took amazing photos while in vacation.
2 Filipino chefs finalists for 21st World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence
April 21, 2017

2 Filipino chefs finalists for 21st World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence

Filipinos are back at it again, giving the world the best of the Philippines’ cuisine.
China to build ‘city within a city’ in Manila Bay
April 21, 2017

China to build ‘city within a city’ in Manila Bay

What is the name of this city, you ask? It’s New Manila Bay – City of Pearl.
DOLE allocates P709 million to program geared to helping out-of-school millenials
May 04, 2022

DOLE allocates P709 million to program geared to helping out-of-school millenials

The Department of Labor and Employment has allocated P709 million as fund for the youth employment program which is set to be implemented this year. This fund is set to benefit the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), particularly about 164,000 millenials.
April 28 declared as non-working holiday by Malacanang
April 21, 2017

April 28 declared as non-working holiday by Malacanang

Malacanang has just declared April 27 and 28 to be non-working holidays in some parts of Metro Manila.
Que, Aboitiz, Yuchengco: business tycoons who passed away on Holy Week
April 21, 2017

Que, Aboitiz, Yuchengco: business tycoons who passed away on Holy Week

Holy Week proved to be more than just a time of reflection for those in the business sector as three of the country’s business tycoons passed away during Lent.
Diving ban in Mabini Batangas, now lifted
May 04, 2022

Diving ban in Mabini Batangas, now lifted

Divers are now free to dive in Mabini, Batangas after the local government unit (LGU) prompted the diving ban, when magnitude 6.0 earthquake jolts the province last April 8, Saturday.
Mega Manila Subway leads Duterte admin’s ‘Golden Age of Infrastructure’
April 20, 2017

Mega Manila Subway leads Duterte admin’s ‘Golden Age of Infrastructure’

The Duterte administration recently unveiled its infrastructure plans until 2022 and the country’s first subway system is set to lead the way.