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December 29, 2023

LOOK: Mall Hours in Manila This New Year 2024

If you're staying in Manila for the holiday celebrations, you might want to check our list of mall operating hours!

January 18, 2024

4 JINRO Cocktails to Try in Your Next Drinking Session

If you’re looking for something new and exciting for your next drinking session, give these Jinro soju cocktails a try!

January 18, 2024

Jacob’s Creek Classic: Your Next Favorite Premium Yet Affordable Wine

Jacob’s Creek is Australia’s number one bottled wine brand, with over 8,800 awards and over 170 years of heritage.

December 15, 2023

LIST: Unwrap the Festive Joy with These Holiday Promos & Offerings

Philippine Primer is thrilled to unveil an exclusive showcase of enticing holiday promos from top-notch restaurants, five-star hotels, leading retailers, and more.

December 29, 2023

LOOK: Holiday Hours of Your Go-to Shops & Restaurants in the Metro

Bookmark this page for the latest holiday schedules of your favorite cafes and restaurants in Manila this Christmas and New Year!

January 12, 2024

Filipina-Japanese Beauty Queen Yana Sonoda Shines as VIVA’s Newest Star

Philippines' top talent management agency, VIVA Artists Agency, welcomes Yana Sonoda in its constellation of VIVA stars, the management officially announced on their Facebook page on November 22, 2023.

November 28, 2023

SRMTC, WISI, Ethos Sign Tripartite Agreement to Empower Filipino Automotive Workers

A tripartite agreement was signed between the SRMTC, WISI, and ECU to provide technical training to and potential employment opportunities for Filipino automotive workers in Japan at the Santa Rosa City Hall on November 22, 2023.

November 08, 2023

Shake Shack Teams Up with Toyo Eatery for a Filipino Salo-Salo This 11.11

Shake Shack teams up with Toyo Eatery for an unforgettable one-day salo-salo on November 11, 2023 at Shake Shack, Central Square in BGC!

November 07, 2023

Celebrate Pocky Day 11.11 with this Fun TikTok Challenge!

As Glico Philippines celebrate Pocky Day on 11.11, the company is bringing the Pocky Cha11enge to TikTok, an online space that Gen-Zers love, in order to create an opportunity for them to build more in-person connections offline.

November 03, 2023

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida to Visit PH, Meet with Pres Marcos on Nov 3-4

The visit underscores the Philippines' efforts to strengthen its international relations, particularly with Japan and the United States, amid ongoing tensions with China over the West Philippine Sea.

November 03, 2023

Barilla and Manila Marriott Hotel Create Giant Pasta Dish on World Pasta Day

In celebration of World Pasta Day, Barilla collaborates with Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City to create the biggest nutritious pasta dish on October 25, 2023 for the street children beneficiaries of Red Cross Philippines. 

October 19, 2023

IGNITE 2023: Startup Pitch Winners, Prizes Finally Revealed

As the Philippines continues to strengthen its position in the global startup arena, IGNITE 2023 showcased our commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.

December 19, 2023

Social Aspect of ESG: Fostering Employee Well-Being in the Workplace

While there is a wide array of social issues such as labor relations, diversity, equity, inclusion and belongingness, protection of human rights, well-being and community engagement, this article will focus on the topic of employee well-being and how organizations can foster a safe, healthy working environment for employees.

December 19, 2023

Social Aspect of ESG: Promoting Gender Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

This article will focus on DEIB, particularly gender diversity and inclusion and what companies are doing in this area to reap the benefits of a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

October 12, 2023

BDO Network Bank, Shizuoka Bank Sign MoU to Empower OFWs in Japan

Banco De Oro Network Bank and Shizuoka Bank Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to empower Overseas Filipino Workers in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

December 19, 2023

Social Aspect of ESG: Social Factors and KPIs Shaping a More Sustainable Future

Nowadays, all stakeholders of a company, including investors, management, and employees, are under pressure to be more aware than ever of the impact of their business on local communities. The social aspects of ESG are wide-ranging, including the nature of labor in a company, respect for human rights throughout the supply chain, and involvement in local communities.

December 19, 2023

Join NRI Manila’s Financial Survey to Share Your Experience Using E-wallets

This September 2023, NRI Manila is conducting an online consumer financial habits survey specifically tailored to those living in Metro Manila.

December 19, 2023

Social Aspect of ESG: Human Rights Due Diligence – An Emerging Business Imperative

Human Rights Due Diligence is a systematic approach for companies to proactively assess their human rights risks and consider how to respond to the risks identified.

September 04, 2023

Caruso Pairs Italian Favorites with Japanese Rice Wine in This Year’s Sake Night

Celebrate Japanese autumn with Caruso Ristorante Italiano in Makati as they offer sake pairings this September!