Announcements

Traffic Advisory: Road Closures on Quiapo Day
January 06, 2016

Traffic Advisory: Road Closures on Quiapo Day

The Feast of the Black Nazarene draws a lot of people to the City of Manila every year. While most of these are devotees, some of the people who will be in Manila are tourists looking to see one of the biggest processions in modern Christendom. As such, the Manila Police District’s (MPD) Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit (MDTEU) has issued an advisory on Monday, January 4 regarding the feast regarding road closures for the event. According to the advisory, Katigbak Drive and South Drive will be closed starting January 8 at 9:00pm, with only one lane open for those who are headed for/staying at the Manila or the H2O […]
It’s National Tempura Day!
January 06, 2016

It’s National Tempura Day!

TEMPURA FOREVER AND EVER. Celebrate National Tempura Day on your favorite Japanese restaurants – who knows, you might get a big discount! Photo grabbed from nationaldays.net Today, we celebrate the day of our most loved Japanese food—Tempura! Although today is a remarkable day for all of us tempura lovers, sadly it’s not a recognized holiday. But hey, who says we can’t celebrate this very special occasion? Why not go to restaurants which serve the best tasting tempuras? But before you daydream about that, here are some interesting facts you should know about the mighty and all-time favorite deep fried delicacy. 1.  History of Tempura The origin of Tempura traces back […]
Schedule of Holidays in 2016
January 04, 2016

Schedule of Holidays in 2016

In charge of planning the perfect holiday getaway in the family? This coming 2016, you might want to mark your calendars for the long weekends. By virtue of Proclamation No. 1105 signed by President Benigno Aquino III, there will be six long weekends, with holidays falling either on a Monday or Friday. Holidays are categorized into regular holidays (fixed dates) and special non-working days. According to the Official Gazette, the following dates are the holidays for 2016: January 1 – New Year’s Day January 2 – Additional non-working holiday February 8 – Chinese New Year February 25 – EDSA People Power Revolution March 24 – Maundy Thursday March 25 – […]
Hotel Jen Manila Introduces New Buffet Deals
December 28, 2015

Hotel Jen Manila Introduces New Buffet Deals

Hotel Jen Manila recognizes that Sunday is always about families, recreation and relaxation, hence, the Sunday Family Brunch Buffet. Priced at Php 888 nett per person, families can enjoy a mouthwatering spread of breakfast and lunch favorites every Sunday. This offer comes with free access to Hotel Jen Manila’s swimming pool, Paseo del Sol, for the entire family to enjoy and free access to Kids’ Zone for those with children. This buffet deal is inclusive of unlimited Jen’s Signature Iced Tea, coffee or hot tea, free WiFi access and free valet parking service. Hotel Jen Manila is located on Roxas Boulevard. The international and domestic airports are only 20 minutes […]
MMDA Advisory: Road closures on Dec 23 for MMFF Parade of Stars
December 22, 2015

MMDA Advisory: Road closures on Dec 23 for MMFF Parade of Stars

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recently released the parade route and roads to be used for the Parade of Stars, the kick-off program of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) this coming December 23, Wednesday. Roxas Boulevard Southbound from EDSA Extension to South Drive will be closed from 3:00 PM. Here is the map released: Photo courtesy MMDA Stay away from these areas if you are not planning to watch the parade as heavy traffic is expected. The MMFF is an annual celebration in the local movie industry which opens every Christmas Day. For more info about MMFF 2015, click here.
Metro’s Mall Hours for the Holiday Season
December 21, 2015

Metro’s Mall Hours for the Holiday Season

Haven’t bought presents yet? No worries, for several malls will extend its mall hours to accommodate last minute shoppers like you! Here is the list of the malls in the metro which will be there for your shopping needs: Alabang Town Center Link: www.myayalamalls.com December 19-23: Saturday-Wednesday, 10am-12 midnight December 24: Thursday, 10am- 8 pm December 25: Friday, 10am- 9pm December 26-30: Saturday-Sunday, 10 am-10pm/Monday-Wednesday, 11am-9pm December 31: Thursday 10am-6pm January 1: Friday, 12nn-10pm January 2 onwards: Regular Mall Hours – Saturday 10am-10pm/Sunday 10am-9pm/Monday-Friday 11am-9pm Greenbelt 1 December 10-22: 10am-9 pm December 23: 10am-12am December 24: 10am-8pm December 25-30: Sunday-Thursday, 10am-8pm/Friday-Saturday, 10am-9pm December 31: 10am-6pm January 1 onwards: Sunday-Thursday, 10am-8pm/Friday […]
Future Park
December 28, 2015

Future Park

Get ready for an exciting future as Future Park opens in Manila! Future Park, the first pop-up digital interactive playground, is now in Manila located at the Century City Mall. For two months, starting from December 1, 2015-January 31, 2016, kids and even kids at heart can go to this interactive exhibit which will let you in to the world of futuristic and innovative technology that all people will surely love to see. Infused with creativity, this playground is composed of five galleries which will provide games and installations for you to play with. GO 3D. Move your body as you play in this gallery of active gaming. Photo grabbed […]
PhilHealth Now Available for Foreign Retirees
December 18, 2015

PhilHealth Now Available for Foreign Retirees

The Philippine Health Insurance, Inc. (Philhealth) and the Philippine Retirement Association (PRA) jointly announced that foreign retirees and former Filipino citizens staying in the Philippines can now be covered by Philhealth under its Informal Economy Program. The two agencies’ leaders Philhealth President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alexander A. Padilla and PRA General Manager and CEO Valentino L. Cabansag formally signed the Memorandum of Agreement sealing the partnership recently at the PRA office in Makati.   <<Photo: PRA and Philhealth shaking hands: Alexander A. Padilla of Philhealth and Valentino L. Cabansag of PRA shake hands to formally seal the deal on the Philhealth coverage for PRA retirees in the Philippines>> […]
Greenfield Weekend Market
December 28, 2015

Greenfield Weekend Market

Can’t decide where to spend your Saturday afternoons and nights? Come to the Greenfield Weekend Market where you can while away your time on good food, cool music and some fun shopping. Yummy grub, cutesy trinkets, souvenir crafts, vintage pieces, paintings, and more are showcased every Saturday at this weekend market located in Greenfield District Central Park at Shaw Boulevard. Find all sorts of things you want whether you’re an art enthusiast, a musician, a pet lover, a plant lover, or a simply a total foodie! SATURDAY WELL SPENT. Lay on the ground or sit on the benches as you listen to local bands perform live. CHEAP THRILLS. Stalls dot […]
PRA Standing Strong at 30 years
December 29, 2015

PRA Standing Strong at 30 years

The Philippines is a country replete with natural resources, caring and hospitable people and a growing economy. This is the reason why it’s an attractive retirement haven for foreign retirees. And for three decades, the Philippine Retirement Agency (PRA) remains at the forefront of providing support and attractive retirement options to the elderly from around the world who choose to call the Philippines their second home. Founded in July 1985, the PRA is a government-owned and controlled organization with a mandate to attract foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens to invest, reside and retire in the Philippines. The PRA is an attached agency of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and […]
Venice Piazza Grand Canal Mall in Taguig City
June 27, 2018

Venice Piazza Grand Canal Mall in Taguig City

Experience a romantic canal cruise a la Venice in the metro!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Premieres in Manila
December 28, 2015

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Premieres in Manila

Yes, the force has come! The much-awaited space opera is finally back — Star Wars premieres today, December 17, 2015 in the Philippines. The seventh franchise of the Star Wars saga, The Force Awakens is expected to draw hordes to local cinemas beginning today. This well-loved series’ last franchise “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” was seen a decade ago in 2005. Now, after 10 years of waiting, fans can again unleash their inner Jedi knights and reunite with their well-loved characters from this celebrated series. Relive your Star Wars memories and watch it in over a hundred theaters nationwide!
New World Makati Hotel Welcomes the Festive Season
December 17, 2015

New World Makati Hotel Welcomes the Festive Season

New World Makati Hotel invites all to discover the magic of Christmas through a series of timeless tales and festive fare. Home for the Holidays. Create lasting memories in the comfort of newly refreshed rooms and suites from 10 December 2015 to 10 January 2016.  The Christmas Holiday Room packages start at PHP5,500 per night in a Superior room with complimentary breakfast for two, Internet access, dining vouchers and goodies.  Guests and non-local residents may opt for a Deluxe room for PHP6,500, a Residence Club room for PHP8,000 and a One Bedroom Suite for PHP9,000.  The first 50 guests to book will receive a complimentary upgrade to the next room […]
Ride Your Way to Prizes: Cash Cab is Coming to Manila!
December 29, 2015

Ride Your Way to Prizes: Cash Cab is Coming to Manila!

Want to get rich while stuck in traffic? The popular American game show Cash Cab is coming to Manila premiering on December 22, 2015 at 8:50 pm on AXN. Hosted by Ryan Agoncillo, the show will have its encore telecast on December 24, 9:15 pm. To play the game, Cash Cab Philippines will be using a regular taxi cab for disguise. It will traverse along Metro Manila, in search of unwary passengers, with the driver (host) asking them a series of trivia questions. Every correct answer guarantees P1000 as the game gets more difficult. Strike is the term used for every wrong answer, and three strikes will mean that the […]
Dine and Donate, Shop and Share this Season and Beyond
December 29, 2015

Dine and Donate, Shop and Share this Season and Beyond

“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Teresa In the Philippines, it has been a tradition for many companies to give back to the community before the year ends. They organize fund-raising events and outreach programs to spread the spirit of giving. Here’s a list of establishments that accept donations and pre-loved clothes, books, and toys: – Jollibee – Maaga ang Pasko Since 1994, the number one local fastfood chain in the country has collected over 2 million toys and books through this nationwide donation drive. In partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of […]
GrabTaxi Launches GrabHeli
November 25, 2015

GrabTaxi Launches GrabHeli

Now you can beat the traffic by grabbing a chopper service in the metro! After giving teasers last week, the ride-hailing app GrabTaxi announced yesterday its launch of GrabHeli, its newest weekends-only chopper service made available to the public. In partnership with the helicopter and jets charter service PhilJets, the Malaysian-based company is offering it initially as a luxury service and as a forerunner to an Air Taxi service it plans to bring to the market in the future as an alternative travel mode. GrabHeli will cost PHP3,888 (US$82.53) per person for a 15-minute ride and all flights will take off and land on the PhilJets facility in Pasay City […]
Newest Dolphin Program: Dolphin Meet and Feed
November 22, 2015

Newest Dolphin Program: Dolphin Meet and Feed

One of the missions of the first open-water marine theme park in Southeast Asia, Ocean Adventure, is to empower communities to care for animals and to conserve and protect nature. In relation to this specific mission, Ocean Adventure will be launching its latest Dolphin Program at a very affordable price, for only P1,000 per person, park guests who will avail this program will be given access to the Dolphin Training Area where they will get to see where we, at Ocean Adventure, houses and train the dolphins. They will have an opportunity to feed the dolphins by sitting on the especially designed seat. A designated trainer will assist the guests […]
Ippudo’s New Menu: Beef Ishiyaki Rice
December 28, 2015

Ippudo’s New Menu: Beef Ishiyaki Rice

This ramen shop’s rich pork bone broth ramen has an enduring popularity among Japanese and now, among Filipinos. Piping hot Beef Ishiyaki Rice (P495) Aside from the ramen dishes, Ippudo’s side menus have also earned some rave reviews for Japanese food lovers. Their new menu offering, the Beef Ishiyaki Rice came out in August and quickly became a favorite among its patrons. The dish is eaten by mixing up rice, beef, corn, green beans, tomatoes, garlic with BBQ sauce in a piping hot stone bowl. The serving is generous and sure to satisfy. Wooden interior design gives warm ambience Ippudo releases a new menu every three months which makes customers […]
Ocean Adventure Welcomes New Celebrity Brand Ambassador
November 20, 2015

Ocean Adventure Welcomes New Celebrity Brand Ambassador

Ocean Adventure presented to the media its first-ever brand ambassador – local celebrity and one of the finest actors of his generation Gerald Anderson. The contract signing and press conference was held on November 17, 2015 Thursday at SEDA Hotel in Bonifacio Global City Taguig. Arthur Tai, President and CEO of Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc., company name of Ocean Adventure and Camayan Beach Resort and Hotel, Subic Bay led the team that welcomed their newest ambassador. Gerald expressed his pleasure and excitement over being chosen as the premiere ocean park’s endorser as he said he loves sea lions. “The photo shoot just felt so natural as I enjoyed posing […]
GrabBike May Soon Serve the Public
November 20, 2015

GrabBike May Soon Serve the Public

A faster option to outsmart the heavy traffic in Metro Manila is currently being tested and reviewed and may soon provide people with an alternative means of transportation other than the four-wheeled vehicles. The taxi booking service app GrabTaxi is now beta testing a motorbike taxi service called GrabBike in Makati and Bonifacio Global City. Here’s a fast rundown of the details about the proposed service: – Base fare: P40. With an additional P10 per kilometers for the first 2 to 7 kilometers, and an additional of P5 per kilometer after 8 kilometers. – Fare will not exceed P50 if the trip is within Makati City only. -GrabBike riders are […]