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New Restaurants to Check Out this January 2018
February 01, 2018

New Restaurants to Check Out this January 2018

It's a great time to welcome new restaurants in Metro Manila!
ONE OK ROCK meets Filipino fans the second time
January 31, 2018

ONE OK ROCK meets Filipino fans the second time

Loud cheers echoed from the Mall of Asia Arena last Monday, January 29, 2018, as Filipino fans welcomed their favorite Japanese rock band One Ok Rock back to the Philippines. Photo by @julenphoto grabbed from facebook.com/ONEOKROCK The four-member band, composed of Takahiro “Taka” Moriuchi, vocalist; Toru Yamashita, guitarist; Ryota Kohama, bassist; and Tomoya Kanki, drummer, are back in Manila for their Ambitions Asia Tour 2018. To begin the concert, Taka heated up the stage by singing songs from their Ambitions album, including Bombs Away, Taking Off, Bedroom Warfare, One Way Ticket, Bon Voyage, I Was King, Take What You Want, We Are, and American Girls. During the introduction, the members charmed […]
What to expect at this year’s Art Fair Philippines
January 31, 2018

What to expect at this year’s Art Fair Philippines

A total of 51 galleries, 36 of which are local, will be participating in Art Fair Philippines 2018.
Skyway reverts to old payment scheme amidst backlash
January 31, 2018

Skyway reverts to old payment scheme amidst backlash

In with the old and out with the new at Skyway... for now.
Skyway opens new toll plazas; commuters, drivers not impressed
January 30, 2018

Skyway opens new toll plazas; commuters, drivers not impressed

If you’re wondering why traffic was so heavy last January 29, we may have an answer for you.
Medical Professionals in Manila: Dr. Marie Rutchelle Darvin, Pediatrics
January 31, 2018

Medical Professionals in Manila: Dr. Marie Rutchelle Darvin, Pediatrics

If you’re looking for someone who can cater the needs of your new born or children, get to know Dr. Marie Rutchelle Darvin!
First EU-PH film fest to be held in Italy
January 30, 2018

First EU-PH film fest to be held in Italy

Another showcase of Filipino films is on its way!
Travel Tour Expo Invites You to Discover Hong Kong Like a Local
January 26, 2018

Travel Tour Expo Invites You to Discover Hong Kong Like a Local

There's more to Hong Kong than shopping, eating dim sum, and drinking milk tea!
Philippine Primer is looking for INTERNS!
January 29, 2018

Philippine Primer is looking for INTERNS!

Want to work with us?
La Provence in BGC: French Salon and Café in One
April 18, 2018

La Provence in BGC: French Salon and Café in One

We found a perfect spa-party location for you!
Landmark bill boosts Filipinos’ chances at a job abroad
January 29, 2018

Landmark bill boosts Filipinos’ chances at a job abroad

The days of trying to get qualifications abroad will soon be over for a lot of Filipino professionals.
Philippine Primer x One OK Rock Promo Winners
January 29, 2018

Philippine Primer x One OK Rock Promo Winners

Congratulations to all the winners!
H.I.S. Philippines Travel Corp. joins 25th PTAA Travel Expo
January 29, 2018

H.I.S. Philippines Travel Corp. joins 25th PTAA Travel Expo

H.I.S. is your primary source of best rates for your next travel getaway!
The SM Store, PayMaya partner up for cashless payments
January 27, 2018

The SM Store, PayMaya partner up for cashless payments

The SM Group is blazing a trail in cashless shopping.
Kohler Holds Bold Design Awards
January 26, 2018

Kohler Holds Bold Design Awards

For the very first time in the country,Kohler holds its Bold Design Awards (KBDA) to honor the most outstanding projects created by the design industry of the country.
PH economy grows by 6.7% in 2017
January 26, 2018

PH economy grows by 6.7% in 2017

Despite a slower start to the year, the economy still saw a 6.7% rise in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2017. Bolstered by a 7 percent and 6.6 percent growth during the last six months of 2017, the country managed to stay the course set by the government, which had growth rates pegged somewhere between 6.5 and 7.5 percent. IMAGE NEDA “We are glad to report that the performance of the Philippine economy remains on target, hitting a solid 6.6 percent growth rate in the last quarter of 2017. This stable performance brings our full-year growth in 2017 to 6.7 percent—a strong finish that keeps our position as one […]
Duterte administration launches the Overseas Filipino Bank
January 26, 2018

Duterte administration launches the Overseas Filipino Bank

The Overseas Filipino Bank which is considered as the very first bank that will cater to the needs of OFWs abroad.
What to Expect at the First ComicCon Asia 2018
March 22, 2018

What to Expect at the First ComicCon Asia 2018

There is a newcomer that boldly aims to set new standards when it comes to celebrating people's love for pop culture!
Survivor South Africa shoots at El Nido, Palawan
May 31, 2022

Survivor South Africa shoots at El Nido, Palawan

A few tourist spots around the island of El Nido will be temporarily closed to tourists for the shooting of Survivor South Africa.
Japanese organizations fund PNSB Dormitory renovation
January 26, 2018

Japanese organizations fund PNSB Dormitory renovation

The Philippine National School for the Blind gets new roofing and ceilings for their dormitory buildings.