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February 06, 2024

Your Ultimate Guide to Top Restaurants for a Sweet Valentine’s Day 2024

This February, Philippine Primer celebrates the Valentine's Day by sharing with you exclusive offers and recommendations from some of the most beloved restaurants and shops the Metro has to offer.

February 01, 2024

When Love Blooms Between Two Cultures

Japanese brand Almond Koka collaborates with Auro Chocolate for a Valentine's pop-up cafe in MITSUKOSHI BGC.

January 30, 2024

Have a Prosperous Setsubun 2024 with These Ehomaki Offerings

To welcome a prosperous 2024, these establishments are inviting abundance and good fortune with their ehomaki offerings.

January 27, 2024

The Empress Dining Palace Welcomes Chinese New Year 2024 with Prosperity Dishes

As we prepare to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year 2024 in the Philippines, one place that stands out in the heart of the festivities is The Empress Dining Palace, a Chinese fine dining restaurant in BGC, Taguig City.

January 26, 2024

Join in on the Fun: The 22nd Manila Japanese Bon Odori Festival!

Whether you're a lover of Japanese culture or just looking for a fun way to spend your evening, the Manila Japanese Bon Odori Festival is where you need to be. Let's dance, eat, and celebrate together under the Manila sky!

January 15, 2024

Yana Sonoda Celebrates Christmas and New Year in the Philippines

Filipina-Japanese Actress Yana Sonoda shares how she celebrated Christmas and New Year in the Philippines in this exclusive column with Philippine Primer!

January 11, 2024

The Great BDO Travel Sale Offers Exclusive Deals to Japan, USA, Europe, and More

Your dream of traveling the world is now within reach as The Great BDO Travel Sale is about to take off on January 11 to 14, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Aura Premier!

January 11, 2024

Guidelines for 2024 Annual Report for Foreign Nationals in the Philippines

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) mandates that all registered foreign nationals, including ACR I-Card holders, to complete the Annual Reporting (AR) process within the first sixty (60) days of 2024.

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 24, 2024

5 Best Desserts in Manila for Your Summer Food Cravings

Just a few weeks from now and summer in Manila officially starts! Have you planned your beach trip yet? Or would you just opt to stay in the city for a staycation? Whatever floats your boat, we know you’d never miss the chance to try mouthwatering food that could beat the scorching heat this summer season. Here’s our top 5 of Manila’s most flavorsome desserts you should try on your next food adventure. 5. Cake and matcha drink by Paper Moon Cafe Frozen Blended Matcha Hazelnut and Checkered Cake Slice / IMAGE from Philippine Primer This perfect pair of matcha blended drink topped with whipped cream and a slice of […]

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 16, 2025

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.