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February 14, 2017

P&G pilots ‘Angat Kita’ sari-sari store program

Sari-sari store owners will be getting a big boost as consumer product giant Procter and Gamble (P&G) recently signed a contract with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to spearhead a micro-entrepreneurship development program.

February 14, 2017

Watch Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in “Logan” starting March 1 in PH cinemas

Watch Academy Award-nominated, Golden Globe- and Tony Award-winning performer Hugh Jackman as Wolverine for the last time in "Logan" starting March 1 in Philippine cinemas.

February 14, 2017

Anne Curtis finds “The One” in Jollibee

Where did Anne Curtis—actress, TV host, and all-around performer—find ‘The One?’

May 23, 2022

Ayala plans expansion of healthcare business

According to a business report of Philstar, Conglomerate Ayala Corp. (AC) seeks to expand and complete its healthcare portfolio by venturing into medicine manufacturing and healthcare finance.

February 28, 2017

An award-winning local spirit: Lakan Extra Premium Lambanog

Philippine Craft Distillers, Inc. (PCDI) have taken modern technology and applied it to the age-old process of making lambanog to come up with Lakan Extra Premium Lambanog. It’s an award-winning beverage fit for the discerning global traveler, with four awards to its name

February 13, 2017

‘Heartbreaks and Healing’ reveals how technology affects Filipino’s relationships

The survey is entitled “Heartbreaks and Healing”, and it aims to investigate how technology affects the way people get together and end their relationships.

February 13, 2017

Tokyo Metro: Revive MM subway project, fix MRT3

The recently revived Metro Manila Subway Project has gained another supporter in Japan’s Tokyo Metro Company, Ltd.

February 13, 2017

#KwentongJollibee Valentine Series: Viral Videos of Love

Which among Jollibee's Valentine videos made you bawl your eyes out?

February 14, 2017

“The Shack” to open in PH cinemas nationwide on March 1

Watch Oscar winner Octavia Spencer in faith-based movie “The Shack” starting March 1 in Philippine cinemas.

February 13, 2017

Luxury travel magazine cites PH as the ‘World’s Next Great Cruising Destination’

Award-winning luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast (CN) Traveler cited that the Philippines is next great cruising destination after the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

February 13, 2017

InterNations cites PH among ‘The Best Destinations for Expat Families’

The Philippines was ranked 17th among the 45 countries included in 'The Best Destinations for Expat Families’ based on a survey by InterNations.

February 10, 2017

MGI partners with Blue Star Food Corp. to bring Yellow Cab to Vietnam

Famous pizza chain Yellow Cab, operated by the Max’s Group Inc. (MGI), is set to bring their famous New York style pizza in Vietnam within the next five years.

February 10, 2017

Kenneth Cobonpue to bring his creations all over the world

After serving as the creative director for the APEC Summit 2015 welcome dinner, famed furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue is now ready to bring his designs all over the world.

February 08, 2017

Colgate Face2Face Ultimate Roadtrip

Get a chance to win a BARKADA GETAWAY adventure to MASUNGI GEORESERVE or a foodtrip at THE PURPLE OWL, TAGAYTAY!

May 22, 2017

CONCERT REVIEW: The Goo Goo Dolls wows Filipino fans during concert in Manila

90s music has been undoubtedly the best thing that ever happened to everyone. With the emergence of rap music, RnB, boy bands and teen pop, and alternative rock bands – it’s just filled with musical perfection. To put it simply, music of the 90s was the age of everything, including the discovery of American alternative rock band Goo Goo Dolls, who staged a one-night concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last February 11, Saturday. John Rzeznik and Robby Takac’s picturesque moment of sharing guitar solo Months ago, Filipinos went frenzy as concert promoter Random Minds Production announced the much-awaited concert of the band. As expected, thousands of the band’s patrons have flocked […]

February 10, 2017

250 Fil-Canadians fly into PH for Winter Escapade 4

Roughly 250 Filipino-Canadians looking to escape the cold February winter of Canada flew in earlier this week for the much-awaited Winter Escapade 4.

February 10, 2017

‘Animals’ To Spread Message of Love for Valentine’s Day

This February 14, PETA is encouraging everyone to have a heart for all living beings.

February 09, 2017

Menu Déjeuner at Mireio in Raffles Makati

Raffles Makati offers a Provencal-inspired Menu Perfect for a Mid-Day Meal at Mireio.

February 09, 2017

PhilFrance Fashion Week celebrates French couture in Manila

The Embassy of France to the Philippines kicks off the 70th anniversary celebration of French-Philippine diplomatic relations this year with a French flair through the PhilFrance Fashion Week from February 13 to 16, 2017.

February 09, 2017

Philippines’ Super rice, released for commercial use

The National Seed Industry Council (NSIC) has approved 25 new varieties of rice in the Philippines.