News & Current Events

Chinese company to invest in Davao for an aqua-culture processing plant
January 20, 2017

Chinese company to invest in Davao for an aqua-culture processing plant

A Chinese investor has been exploring Davao City in search for potentional sites for an Aqua-culture processing plant. If pushed through, this will be a good way to create more jobs for the Davaoenos.
Star Cruises announces Manila as new homeport
January 20, 2017

Star Cruises announces Manila as new homeport

Star Cruises, the leading Cruise Line in the Asia Pacific Region, announced last Friday, January 13 that Manila will be the homeport of one of their cruise ships, the SuperStar Virgo.
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian makes travel magazine’s 2017 Gold List
January 20, 2017

El Nido Resorts Pangulasian makes travel magazine’s 2017 Gold List

Condé Nast Traveler recently released their Gold List, and our country’s own El Nido Resorts Pangulasian made the list!
Filipina artworks featured in HK art exhibit
January 19, 2017

Filipina artworks featured in HK art exhibit

Artworks of Hong Kong-based Filipino artist Janet Pancho Gupta were showcased in an art exhibit, “Symphony of Life,” at the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong on November 24-30,2016.
DOTr upbeat on new Philippines-Indonesia shipping route
January 17, 2017

DOTr upbeat on new Philippines-Indonesia shipping route

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to open a new shipping route from the Philippines to Indonesia in an effort to improve connectivity and boost international trade.
Japan International Cooperation Agency vows stronger support in PH development
January 17, 2017

Japan International Cooperation Agency vows stronger support in PH development

JICA promises to strengthen its support through steady dispatch of Japanese volunteers under the development agency’s Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) project
PAL launches direct Cebu-Singapore flights
January 20, 2017

PAL launches direct Cebu-Singapore flights

The country’s flag carrier, Philippine Airlines, has now launched direct flights between Cebu and Singapore. The opening of the new route, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT), is a part of their goal to open more secondary gateways in the country.
South Korean cosmetics has eyes on Davao’s VCO
January 19, 2017

South Korean cosmetics has eyes on Davao’s VCO

Virgin coconut oil (VCO) could be the key to revitalizing Davao's declining coconut industry once plans are finalized for exporting VCO to South Korea.
Clark International Airport to host more PAL flights
January 19, 2017

Clark International Airport to host more PAL flights

The country’s flag carrier, Philippine Airlines (PAL), looks to ramp up its Central Luzon hub as it opens flights to Cebu, Davao, and Puerto Princesa early this year.
JICA grants Landbank loan for Mindanao’s agriculture
January 19, 2017

JICA grants Landbank loan for Mindanao’s agriculture

The Japan International Cooperation Agency has granted the Land Bank of the Philippines a loan worth 4.928 billion yen which will be used to support the agriculture industry in war-torn Mindanao. This loan scheme is under the project “Harnessing Agribusiness Opportunities through Robust and Vibrant Entrepreneurship Supportive of Peaceful Transformation,” simply called as “Harvest”. Image grabbed from Cotabato Province website.   The project would not only be assisting agricultural enterprises and farmers’ cooperatives, as it will also be a means to provide human resource training and technical assistance to Landbank, and other institutions. “This project will create employment and promote a higher standard of living, thereby contributing to the consolidation of […]
LRT-MRT common station finally pushes through
January 19, 2017

LRT-MRT common station finally pushes through

After a near eight-year delay, the construction of the Common Station linking the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1), Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) and the proposed Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT7) will finally push through.
Japan seeks to lower permanent residency requirements from ten years to three
January 19, 2017

Japan seeks to lower permanent residency requirements from ten years to three

Highly skilled foreign professionals may soon find themselves being qualified as permanent residents of Japan after staying for as little as three years if amendments to Japan’s residency rules push through by March.
HSBC sees PH economy standing out in 2017
January 17, 2017

HSBC sees PH economy standing out in 2017

Global financial HSBC sees the Philippine economy leading Asia in economic growth for 2017 in comparison to its neighbors.
P15-M abaca fiber warehouse to rise in Mindanao
January 19, 2017

P15-M abaca fiber warehouse to rise in Mindanao

P15 million worth of abaca fiber warehouse will be established at Santiago, Agusan del Norte in Mindanao.
The country’s premium destination for contemporary art: Art Fair Philippines 2017
January 18, 2017

The country’s premium destination for contemporary art: Art Fair Philippines 2017

Contemporary art takes center stage as Art Fair Philippines gears for its biggest exhibition from February 16 – 19 at The Link Carpark in Makati City.
Manila ranks third in ‘Top City Investment Prospects’ in Asia Pacific 2017 survey
January 17, 2017

Manila ranks third in ‘Top City Investment Prospects’ in Asia Pacific 2017 survey

In a research conducted by global professional services firm PWC and Urban Land Institute (ULI), Manila ranked third in terms of city investment prospects and fourth in city development prospects this 2017.
Air Asia Philippines seek for takeoff in Vietnam in Indonesia
January 18, 2017

Air Asia Philippines seek for takeoff in Vietnam in Indonesia

Air Asia Philippines is aiming to become a prominent airline playing and is waiting for a government clearance to fly to Vietnam and Indonesia to further boost their regional operations.
TNC Pro team brought home 40 million pesos at the World Electronic Sports Games 2016
January 18, 2017

TNC Pro team brought home 40 million pesos at the World Electronic Sports Games 2016

TNC Pro Team brought home a whopping 40 million pesos at the recent World Electronic Sports Games 2016 DotA 2 after defeating Danish representatives Cloud9 2-1 in the grand finals. The team is considered to be the country’s best finish in a premiere global tournament. This also marks the largest amount of prize money attained by a Philippine team through an e-sport after their 7th-place finish at last year’s THe International 2016 (TI6). This insanely popular and addictive game has been popular throughout the world, and requires a strategic and smart gamer to win. Congratulations to Marc “Raven” Fausto, Carlo “Kuku” Palad, Samson “Sam_H” Hidalgo, Timothy “Tims” Randrup, and Ryo “ryOyr” […]
Ilocos Norte to gain more tourists during ASEAN 2017
January 18, 2017

Ilocos Norte to gain more tourists during ASEAN 2017

With the Philippines as the host for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) expects a gain in the amount of tourists visiting the region.
SM to open four malls in provinces for 2017
January 17, 2017

SM to open four malls in provinces for 2017

The country’s largest chain of malls looks to further cement their lead as SM Prime Holdings is poised to open four new malls this 2017.