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Free High-Speed Wi-Fi along EDSA now available
June 13, 2017

Free High-Speed Wi-Fi along EDSA now available

The DICT has launched its EDSA Wi-Fi project. Here are our thoughts.
June 16-18: Events happening this weekend in Manila
June 13, 2017

June 16-18: Events happening this weekend in Manila

Got nothing planned this coming weekend? Why not check out some exciting events happening around the Metro!
PH employment rate improves, jobless rate decreases by 5.7%
June 13, 2017

PH employment rate improves, jobless rate decreases by 5.7%

The Philippine employment rate has improved, seeing it go down to 5.7 percent as per the Philippine Statistics Authority.
American Standard, Rajo Laurel team up for ‘Showers of Happiness’ promo
June 13, 2017

American Standard, Rajo Laurel team up for ‘Showers of Happiness’ promo

The fitting and momentous collaboration of two icons of passion and innovation give customers the exclusive opportunity to indulge in stylish showering.
Philippine Independence Day: 119 years of Freedom
June 09, 2017

Philippine Independence Day: 119 years of Freedom

On Monday, Filipinos all over the world will celebrate 119 years of Philippine Independence. There will be a lot of activities happening over the long weekend, and the government is not one to miss out on all the action.
Father’s Day with Prego at COD Manila: Treat your dad to a special Hedonist cocktail
June 09, 2017

Father’s Day with Prego at COD Manila: Treat your dad to a special Hedonist cocktail

Here's a Father's Day treat from Prego Modern Italian Restaurant in City of Dreams Manila!
5 Historical Places to see this Independence Day
June 13, 2017

5 Historical Places to see this Independence Day

Here some places in the Philippines that you can visit this Independence Day!
Fake news blocker in PH now available for Chrome users
June 09, 2017

Fake news blocker in PH now available for Chrome users

With how much the Philippines has gone head over heels for anything branded as “fake news,” two journalism groups decided to take up action and launched a fake news blocker extension for Google Chrome. IMAGE Pexels The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) and the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) launched on June 5 a fake news blocker called Fakeblok. It’s a Google Chrome plug-in that blocks articles from fake news sites on your Facebook newsfeed. IMAGE Chrome Web Store The plug-in also allows users to submit sites that they think shares fake news. These websites will then be reviewed and vetted by an independent group […]
Asia World Hospitality, AHLEI awards UST with ‘Certified Guest Property’ Distinction; first in the world
June 09, 2017

Asia World Hospitality, AHLEI awards UST with ‘Certified Guest Property’ Distinction; first in the world

UST became the first-ever academic institution in the Philippines and abroad, to be recognized by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) as a Certified Guest Service Professionals Property.
Manila and Clark Airport to be connected by high speed rail in 2022
June 09, 2017

Manila and Clark Airport to be connected by high speed rail in 2022

A railway connecting Metro Manila and Clark Airport could be up and running by 2022, addressing concerns for Metro Manila’s clogged roads and Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s congested runways.
8 Restaurants With Beautiful Views in Manila
June 15, 2017

8 Restaurants With Beautiful Views in Manila

Philippine Primer lists some of the best sky-high dining spots in the metro for you: from fine-dining restaurants, rooftop bars, or open-air dining hubs.
Father’s Day Promo at Vikings Luxury Buffet
June 09, 2017

Father’s Day Promo at Vikings Luxury Buffet

Eat like a Viking this Father's Day with your family!
Celebrate Father’s Day at Discovery Primea Hotel in Makati
June 09, 2017

Celebrate Father’s Day at Discovery Primea Hotel in Makati

Treat dad to some of the finer things this Father’s Day!
PH included in Top 10 Friendliest Destinations for Families — expat survey
June 09, 2017

PH included in Top 10 Friendliest Destinations for Families — expat survey

InterNations, the largest network for expats, has released their Top 10 Friendliest Destinations for Families, and the Philippines earns the 10th spot, beating 35 other countries.
WB, ADB, Business sector call for better foreign investment conditions
June 09, 2017

WB, ADB, Business sector call for better foreign investment conditions

The government’s plans to improve the country via infrastructure projects, tax reforms, and transparency are mostly going according to plan, but the business community is still seeing more ways the country can grow on a more inclusive scale.
Celebrate Father’s Day at Spiral Sofitel Manila
June 09, 2017

Celebrate Father’s Day at Spiral Sofitel Manila

Treat your dad this Fathers Day at Spiral at Sofitel Manila! They’re hosting a special Fathers Day brunch for only Php 4,655 ++ on June 18, Sunday.
UP improves ranking in QS top university list
June 09, 2017

UP improves ranking in QS top university list

UP now places in 367th spot at the QS World University Rankings.
Yoshinoya invites Ms. Philippines-Earth candidates at SM North EDSA branch
June 09, 2017

Yoshinoya invites Ms. Philippines-Earth candidates at SM North EDSA branch

It was indeed a beautiful afternoon at Yoshinoya SM North EDSA last June 8, Thursday, when some of the Ms. Philippines-Earth candidates went for some lunch, played games with the staff, and interact with the invited media.
Father’s Day Bucket Deal at City of Dreams Manila
June 09, 2017

Father’s Day Bucket Deal at City of Dreams Manila

Head over at City of Dreams Manila for their Father's Day Bucket Deal!
June 9-12: Events to attend this long weekend
June 08, 2017

June 9-12: Events to attend this long weekend

Don't know how to spend your long weekend? Check out this list of awesome events happening from June 9-12!