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LIST: Holiday Hours of Your Go-to Restaurants & Shops in the Metro
December 22, 2025

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

Here’s a clean, publication-ready **excerpt** that matches Philippine Primer’s tone and style: **Excerpt:** Planning your holiday feasts and outings just got easier. From gourmet grocery favorites and cozy Japanese restaurants to lifestyle and wellness spots, these establishments across Manila and beyond have announced their Christmas and New Year schedules to help you plan stress-free celebrations filled with good food, meaningful gatherings, and festive cheer.
GUIDE: Major Mall Operating Hours for the Holidays 2025
December 12, 2025

GUIDE: Major Mall Operating Hours for the Holidays 2025

Read on for our comprehensive guide to the adjusted mall hours this holiday season.
Dine for a Cause: Standard Hospitality Group Extends 100% of Profits to Typhoon Relief Efforts
December 02, 2025

Dine for a Cause: Standard Hospitality Group Extends 100% of Profits to Typhoon Relief Efforts

Supporting communities has long been a core mission of Standard Hospitality Group, and this commitment is once again at the forefront as countless families continue to recover from the devastation brought by Typhoons Tino, Uwan, and Verbena.
miratap Brings Japanese Minimalism and High-End Home Fixtures to Manila with New Greenhills Showroom
November 11, 2025

miratap Brings Japanese Minimalism and High-End Home Fixtures to Manila with New Greenhills Showroom

Japanese design meets Manila’s growing appetite for sophisticated living as miratap, a renowned home fixtures brand from Osaka, officially opens its first Philippine showroom at Greenhills Mall, San Juan.
Seiko Philippines Presents New Watches during 6th Philippine Limited Edition Collection Launch
October 30, 2025

Seiko Philippines Presents New Watches during 6th Philippine Limited Edition Collection Launch

In an afternoon of elegance and pride, Seiko Philippines marked a new milestone with the launch of its 6th Philippine Limited Edition timepieces, a collection inspired by the nation’s three major island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
One RFID, All Tollways: A Unified System for Seamless Travel Across Luzon Expressways
October 28, 2025

One RFID, All Tollways: A Unified System for Seamless Travel Across Luzon Expressways

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB), in partnership with AutoSweep and Easytrip, have officially launched the “One RFID, All Tollways.”
Adjusted Mall Hours in NCR Take Effect November 17
October 22, 2025

Adjusted Mall Hours in NCR Take Effect November 17

Malls in the National Capital Region (NCR) will adjust its operating hours from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. starting November 17 to December 25 in light of the expected heavier traffic during the holidays.
Säntis Deli Café Silang Brings Oktoberfest 2025 to Cavite
September 25, 2025

Säntis Deli Café Silang Brings Oktoberfest 2025 to Cavite

This October, the heart of Cavite beats to a Bavarian rhythm as Säntis Deli Café Silang hosts its grand Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. onwards!
TC Candler Revealed Top Candidates for 100 Most Beautiful and Handsome Faces This 2025
September 10, 2025

TC Candler Revealed Top Candidates for 100 Most Beautiful and Handsome Faces This 2025

TC Candler has recently revealed its top candidates for the 2025 edition of Candler's 100 Most Beautiful and 100 Most Handsome Faces, sparking excitement among fans and beauty enthusiasts alike.
Say Goodbye to Airport Transfer Hassles with JoyRide’s Super Taxi
August 07, 2025

Say Goodbye to Airport Transfer Hassles with JoyRide’s Super Taxi

Say goodbye to the stress of airport transfers—Super Taxi is here to make your travels smooth and worry-free!
Experience Japan-Grade Fiber Internet with InfiniVAN’s New Ultra Home Plans
July 08, 2025

Experience Japan-Grade Fiber Internet with InfiniVAN’s New Ultra Home Plans

InfiniVAN, your trusted provider of 100% pure fiber Internet, is taking home connectivity to a whole new level with its latest ultra plans by offering blazing speeds and reliable service designed to keep up with your digital lifestyle.
Enjoy a Complete and Flavorful Japanese Meal with Watami’s Teishoku Sets!
June 27, 2025

Enjoy a Complete and Flavorful Japanese Meal with Watami’s Teishoku Sets!

Here in Metro Manila, Watami brings a comforting culinary tradition closer to home by offering authentic Teishoku sets, available all day, every day, at all Watami branches nationwide!
Japanese Embassy to Open New Visa Application Centres on April 7
April 08, 2025

Japanese Embassy to Open New Visa Application Centres on April 7

The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines will launch the Japan Visa Application Centre (JVAC) in key locations across the Philippines on April 7, 2025.
Raclette Night Returns to Säntis Delicatessen Bigger and Cheesier Than Ever!
March 11, 2025

Raclette Night Returns to Säntis Delicatessen Bigger and Cheesier Than Ever!

Cheese lovers, get ready for the cheesiest night ever! The highly anticipated Eat-All-You-Can Raclette Night is making its grand return at Säntis Delicatessen in Km. 52, Buho, Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Silang, Cavite.
Ayala Malls Greenbelt, Glorietta, Market! Market! to Undergo Major Transformation
January 20, 2025

Ayala Malls Greenbelt, Glorietta, Market! Market! to Undergo Major Transformation

Have you observed construction activities in some of your favorite shopping centers in Makati City? This is due to a significant renovation initiative by Ayala Land, Inc. for its major malls located within the central business district, beginning the first quarter of 2024.
JICA, DSWD Ink Deal to Establish Gabay Project
January 22, 2025

JICA, DSWD Ink Deal to Establish Gabay Project

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian and JICA Chief Sakamato Takema led the signing of the agreement for the implementation of Establishing the Community-Based Juvenile Intervention Facilitator System for Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) and Children at Risk (CAR) or the Gabay Project in the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
PHOTO CONTEST: Share the Flavors of Love with Santis Delicatessen
January 14, 2025

PHOTO CONTEST: Share the Flavors of Love with Santis Delicatessen

Join the photo contest now and share your favorite dish made from Santis Delicatessen products!
SMC Infrastructure Waives Toll Fees for Christmas and New Year’s Eve
December 23, 2024

SMC Infrastructure Waives Toll Fees for Christmas and New Year’s Eve

To ease the burden on motorists and provide a more convenient and smoother travel experience, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Infrastructure has announced the suspension of toll fees on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. 
MITSUKOSHI BGC Unveils ‘Mitsuko’ and Exclusive Promos This Holiday Season!
November 21, 2024

MITSUKOSHI BGC Unveils ‘Mitsuko’ and Exclusive Promos This Holiday Season!

The season of gift-giving is here! This holiday season, MITSUKOSHI BGC brings the warmth of Japanese tradition to the Philippines with the special theme of Okurimono, meaning “gift.” IMAGE from Philippine Primer With three key themes—The Gift of Celebration, The Gift of Sharing, and The Gift of Entertainment—the first Japanese-inspired lifestyle mall in the Philippines unveils exclusive promos, festive events, and delightful experiences, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Meet Mitsuko! Begin your festive journey at MITSUKOSHI BGC by meeting Mitsuko, a charming Kokeshi doll dressed in a beautiful kimono. Mitsuko, located near Key Coffee in MITSUKOSHI BGC, will welcome you with her endearing smile and a magical snow […]
Metro Manila Malls Adjust Holiday Hours; Now Open at 11 a.m.
November 20, 2024

Metro Manila Malls Adjust Holiday Hours; Now Open at 11 a.m.

On November 18, 2024, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced that 131 shopping malls across Metro Manila will adjust their operating hours to help alleviate traffic congestion.