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April 18, 2017

Famous Filipino celebrity Kris Aquino to star in Hollywood film ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

Filipino actress Kris Aquino is the first Filipina to be cast in the film adaptation of “Crazy Rich Asians,” a book written by Kevin Kwan.

April 17, 2017

Filipinos can now go to Taiwan visa-free starting June

In an announcement made by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Taiwan will be introducing a “visa exemption trial program” for Philippine nationals for one year.

April 17, 2017

Boracay resort named as Asia’s Most Excellent for 2017

Beach resorts aren’t exactly new in the Philippines, especially award-winning ones. That’s why it should come as no surprise that one of the country’s premier beach resorts was awarded as Asia’s Most Excellent Beach Hotel for 2017.

April 17, 2017

3 Filipinos to join the cast of ‘Miss Saigon’ in UK

Miss Saigon will be back on the road this July to tour around United Kingdom and Ireland. This time, they will be bringing with them three Filipinos who will be playing iconic roles in the famed Broadway musical.

April 18, 2017

PH’s leading french fries business Potato Corner opens first store in HK

Hong Kong finally got a taste of the Filipino favorite, Potato Corner!

May 05, 2022

PH auto industry remains 2nd fastest growing in Asia

In the latest data released by ASEAN Automotive Federation, the Philippines automotive industry maintained its position as the second fastest growing market in Southeast Asia despite a decline in sales in February.   The data showed that the Philippine automotive industry percent growth was 17.4 which went second to Myanmar’s year-to-year acceleration of 39.5,  thus moved up to become the second fastest growing automotive market in the opening of 2017, after being ranked third last year. A 9% increase in vehicle sales was recorded in the region, with over 507,072 units for the first two months, compared from last year’s 464,997. Meanwhile, the Philippine motorcycle market has lost its position as […]

April 11, 2017

Manny Pacquiao to fight Jeff Horn in Australia, July 2

Manny Pacquiao will go back to the boxing ring this July 2 with a fight against a little-known former schoolteacher who never expected he’d get a shot at such a legend of the ring.

April 11, 2017

Ethiopian Airlines offers 15% discount for Filipino travelers!

Filipino travelers have a new country to include in their travel bucket list as Ethiopia ranks among the top 10 countries to visit in Lonely Planet’s 2017 travel destination list.

April 12, 2017

JICA calls for young Filipinos on disaster preparedness training

This is an initiative meant to boost the country’s disaster preparedness, based on the learning they get from Japan’s knowledge and experiences in addressing the needs of its partner countries.

April 12, 2017

Drop by these malls to experience Flavors of the Philippines 2017

This April, prepare for a wider range of activities that will tickle your taste buds. Check out these activities for this month by participating malls as part of the Flavors of the Philippines.

April 12, 2017

Watch: ‘Sister Act The Musical’ TVC

The blissfully silly heavenly hit show and much acclaimed Broadway musical comedy Sister Act premieres on June 27 at The Theatre at Solaire in Paranaque City.

April 12, 2017

Masterclass at CCP with renowned pianist Monique Duphil

Internationally renowned US-based French pianist Monique Duphil will give a piano masterclass at CCP Main Theater on April 19, 2017

April 12, 2017

Spend an exciting summer with Discovery Shores Boracay Happy Summer Package!

Plan your much needed escape this summer at Discovery Shores Boracay that is offering a special summer promo!

April 12, 2017

3 PH films in Belgium for MOOOV Film Fest

The works of Mikhail Red, Kohki Hasei, and Lav Diaz will grace cinemas in Bruges and Turnhout, Belguim for their annual MOOOV Film Festival, happening from April 18 to May 2. Mikhail Red’s Bird Shot is described by the organizers of MOOOV as “a well-structured and highly detailed film.” The movie was inspired by a newspaper article man shooting a Philippine Eagle in 2008 and events from the 2009 Maguindanao Massacre. Newbie Japanese Director Kohki Hasei’s Blanka, on the other hand, is the story of a young girl from Manila who has big dreams yet lives in complete poverty. Elizabeth Kerr of The Hollywood Reporter said “Blanka is a drama […]

April 12, 2017

Party hard and enjoy a two-night stay for two in Boracay with Jose Cuervo!

Amigos, here’s your chance to win a trip for 2 to Boracay for the Jose Cuervo Carnival 2017!

May 05, 2022

U.P. makes the Top Asian Universities 2017 list

London’s Times Higher Education magazine releases its list of Asia’s top universities, and only one school from the Philippines made the list.

April 12, 2017

Filipina teen named as ‘Outstanding Social Venture Presenter’ in New York

18-year old Bicolana, Louise Mabolo earned a spot at the “Five Outstanding Social Venture Presenter” during the UN Youth Assembly, held on February 1-3 in New York.

April 11, 2017

PH prepares to host 30th ASEAN Summit

Preparations are in full gear as the 30th ASEAN Summit nears its mark on April 26 – 29, 2017.

April 12, 2017

Grab Santis Delicatessen’s Easter Egg Basket for only P780!

Planning an Easter egg hunt activity this weekend? Santis Delicatessen will make it more fun and special for you and your kids!

April 12, 2017

Top ASEAN food firms to participate in IFEX Philippines 2017

The Philippines’ biggest international trade exhibition on food and food-related products rounds up the leading companies, manufacturers, and distributors all over Southeast Asia for one of the official events in the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.