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PROMO: Win FREE Tickets to Mayday Parade Concert in Manila
April 30, 2019

PROMO: Win FREE Tickets to Mayday Parade Concert in Manila

If you haven't secured any tickets yet to Manila concert on Sunday, May 5 at New Frontier Theater, don’t worry as Philippine Primer will be giving away VIP B tickets to two of the lucky followers!
Select NAIAX Lanes Closed For Maintenance This April 29-May 3
April 29, 2019

Select NAIAX Lanes Closed For Maintenance This April 29-May 3

Affected expressway exits include Buendia, Amorsolo, Sucat, and Alabang.
MMDA Lifts Number Coding Scheme from April 17 to 22
April 16, 2019

MMDA Lifts Number Coding Scheme from April 17 to 22

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Monday, April 15 that the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program or number coding scheme will be suspended from April 17, Holy Wednesday to April 22, Monday in observance of Holy Week.
Foreign Embassies Close For Holy Week 2019
April 16, 2019

Foreign Embassies Close For Holy Week 2019

Here are some of the foreign embassies in the Philippines that will close offices on April 18 (Thursday) and April 19 (Friday) in observance of Holy Week 2019.
BDO Services Temporarily Unavailable During Holy Week
April 15, 2019

BDO Services Temporarily Unavailable During Holy Week

BDO banking services will be unavailable from April 19 to April 20, 2019.
Netflix’s New Docu-series Features Cebu City’s Popular Street Foods
April 11, 2019

Netflix’s New Docu-series Features Cebu City’s Popular Street Foods

The nine-part series explores the rich culture of street food in some of the world’s most colorful cities in Asia. Street Food Asia goes beyond the delicious food to document the unique stories of blood, sweat, and tears that goes into each iconic dish.
New World Makati Hotel Welcomes New Executive Sous Chef
April 08, 2019

New World Makati Hotel Welcomes New Executive Sous Chef

From Aubergine, NWMH welcomes Chef Stefan Langenhan
BDO Services Temporarily Unavailable this Weekend
June 23, 2022

BDO Services Temporarily Unavailable this Weekend

BDO's services will be temporarily unavailable on March 23, 2019, starting 10 p.m. to March 24, 12 p.m.
Power Interruption Schedule in Metro Manila From March 20 to 23
March 20, 2019

Power Interruption Schedule in Metro Manila From March 20 to 23

Meralco announced in their website a series of power interruptions in selected areas of Metro Manila scheduled from March 20 to 23 due to power line maintenance in some parts of Malate, Makati City, Mandaluyong City, Pasig City, Quezon City, and San Juan City.
Manila Water Daily Service Interruptions for Makati, Taguig Starts March 14
March 14, 2019

Manila Water Daily Service Interruptions for Makati, Taguig Starts March 14

Manila Water, the supplier for Metro Manila East Zone, has announced daily water interruption schedule which will start on March 14, 2019.
Annual Report Filing for 2019 Ends March 1
February 27, 2019

Annual Report Filing for 2019 Ends March 1

Expats, you only have until March 1 to file for your 2019 annual report at the Bureau of Immigration offices!
Legazpi Sunday Market Moves Temporarily Due to Car Park Construction
May 10, 2019

Legazpi Sunday Market Moves Temporarily Due to Car Park Construction

The Legazpi Sunday Market has announced they will be moving to the parking lot between Corinthian Plaza and the Washington Sycip Park beside the Asian Institute of Management.
Yakiniku Kenshin in Makati Now Serves Lunch
February 13, 2019

Yakiniku Kenshin in Makati Now Serves Lunch

If you have been to Yakiniku Kenshin before and can’t get over the clear goodness of its immaculately tender and juicy meat, there’s no need to curb your appetite until the evening. The newest Japanese grilled-meat stop in Makati now serves up satisfying eats for lunch! Also read: Yakiniku Kenshin Restaurant Is the Newest Japanese Grilled-Meat Stop in Makati From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., diners can now have their midday break, choosing from an array of satisfying lunch sets. Your meaty cravings are sure to be filled with a sample of their meat-filled offerings, such as Chicken Calbi (Php 159), Pork Calbi (Php 179), Beef Calbi (Php 199) and Beef and Pork (Php […]
Toyota PH to Kick-Off Vios Racing Festival
February 07, 2019

Toyota PH to Kick-Off Vios Racing Festival

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) remains true to its reputation as a long-time motorsports advocate in the country with the launch of their Vios Racing Festival 2019 happening this April.
eSakay e-Jeepneys Now Operating Makati-Mandaluyong Route
January 25, 2019

eSakay e-Jeepneys Now Operating Makati-Mandaluyong Route

Meralco Electric Co. launched eSakay PUVs to cater the busy street of Makati to Mandaluyong.
Philippine Premier League Enters as the New Top Football Competition in the PH
January 23, 2019

Philippine Premier League Enters as the New Top Football Competition in the PH

Philippine Premier League announced as the countrys new top-tier football competition.
AirAsia Philippines Introduces New Kalibo-China Routes
January 21, 2019

AirAsia Philippines Introduces New Kalibo-China Routes

It’s only the beginning of the year, but AirAsia Philippines is already offering more travel opportunities as they launch their new Kalibo-China flights. The budget airline introduced additional routes from Kalibo, Aklan to three different parts of China---Macau, Kunming, and Chengdu.
Ramen Shimada Introduces New Affordable Ramen Dishes
January 09, 2019

Ramen Shimada Introduces New Affordable Ramen Dishes

As a New Year’s treat, Ramen Shimada introduces two new additions to their menu: the Tonkotsu Yasai Ramen (Php 290) and the Kannana Ramen (Php 320).
Rockwell Bridge Closed for Renovation
January 21, 2019

Rockwell Bridge Closed for Renovation

The rehabilitation of Rockwell bridge or Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge, which links Makati and Mandaluyong, will start its operation scheduled on January 12, 2019 at 8 a.m.
PH Landline Numbers to Change to 8-Digit Format in October
June 23, 2022

PH Landline Numbers to Change to 8-Digit Format in October

Starting March 18 this year, all telephone numbers with area code (02) like those in Metro Manila and parts of Cavite, Laguna, and Bulacan will be changed from seven-digit combination to eight-digit format.