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February 05, 2024

Sky Cable to Sign-off on Feb 26

The company stated that the final broadcast and consequent sign-off of SKYcable will occur on February 26, 2024, precisely at 11:59 p.m.

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 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 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!

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 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.

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

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.

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!

August 22, 2023

Experience World-class Motorsports Thrill at the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival 2023

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is all geared up to bring heart-pumping action to everyone at the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) Festival 2023, happening on August 23 and 24, 2023, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.

August 08, 2023

Toyota Motor Philippines Launches All-New Yaris Cross Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Taking a stride towards carbon-neutral mobility, Toyota Motor Philippines added to its range of electrified vehicles with the launch of the All-New Yaris Cross on August 4, 2023, in Taguig City.

June 08, 2023

Pocky and PICKUP COFFEE Team up for Father’s Day #PickMeUpChallenge

This Father’s Day, Pocky — in partnership with PICKUP COFFEE— will celebrate this loving act of dads carrying their child with the #PickMeUpChallenge.

June 05, 2023

MAFBEX: Showcasing International Opportunities for the Food and Beverage Industry

Manila Foods and Beverages Expo or MAFBEX is the country’s biggest food and beverage trade show. Connecting business owners to consumers and to local and foreign business owners.