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Where to spend the Chinese New Year 2017
January 17, 2017

Where to spend the Chinese New Year 2017

The start of the Year of the Fire Rooster calls for a celebration to every family in the country, may it be a Chinese, Filipino-Chinese, or a Filipino one. As the weeks leading to the Lunar New Year comes closer, the places get filled with numerous decorations which, indeed, makes the people feel the spirit of the upcoming holiday – from the red lanterns hanging on the street, to the lucky charms and decorations that are said to bring good luck to the people. One of the main traditions connected to the start of the Lunar New Year are the events that not only celebrate the new year, but also […]
Chinese New Year Traditions in the Philippines
January 28, 2022

Chinese New Year Traditions in the Philippines

Aside from those with Chinese blood, most Filipinos also take part in the celebration with the belief that doing so will give them good luck, fortune, and a better year ahead of them.
Mainstream and Indie: The Philippines’ Film Industry
January 04, 2017

Mainstream and Indie: The Philippines’ Film Industry

Which is better: indie or mainstream?
Tips to make a great start this New Year 2017
December 29, 2016

Tips to make a great start this New Year 2017

Just one day to go and we’re off to a new year! Have you already listed new things you want to try out this 2017? If not, then here’s a Philippine Primer guide to get you started fresh and inspired this New Year!
List: Filipino films that made it internationally this 2016
December 29, 2016

List: Filipino films that made it internationally this 2016

2016 has been a monumental year for the Philippine film industry, not only because of the “relvolution” to recognize both the commercially and independently-made films, but also because of the numerous recognitions that Filipino filmmakers received from various festivals inside and outside the country. International award-giving bodies have started to discover the talents of the Filipinos – newbies and veterans alike – in sharing their stories and showing the culture of the Filipinos to the rest of the world through moving pictures. Philippine Primer gives you a recap of the Filipino films which made it internationally this 2016: Brillante Mendoza’s Ma’ Rosa Starring: Jaclyn Jose, Julio Diaz, Baron Geisler, Mercedes […]
Top Ten Animal Parks in the Philippines
July 20, 2017

Top Ten Animal Parks in the Philippines

Are you a self-confessed animal lover? Here’s a list of the best animal parks in the Philippines that you will definitely enjoy to visit!
12 New Year Traditions and Superstitions in the Philippines
December 31, 2021

12 New Year Traditions and Superstitions in the Philippines

Philippine Primer gives you a rundown of the most common superstitions and traditions observed by Filipinos every New Year's Eve.
Good to Know: Firecrackers in the Philippines
December 22, 2016

Good to Know: Firecrackers in the Philippines

Lighting up firecrackers and fireworks have always been a part of the revelry during new year’s eve because people believe that doing so will drive away the bad luck and the bad spirit as they welcome the coming year.
2016 Lookback: The Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines
December 23, 2016

2016 Lookback: The Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines

As 2016 comes to an end, here’s a quick recap of the headliners which made it to the Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines this year.
List of Charities where you can donate this Christmas
December 22, 2016

List of Charities where you can donate this Christmas

Christmas indeed, is the season of love and giving. So this holiday season, why not make Christmas merrier and more meaningful by sharing the love and helping others in need? Here’s a list of some charity organizations in the Philippines by TV5 Interaksyon where you can spread joy and love by sharing, volunteering and donating. Image grabbed from worldvision.org.ph 1. Museo Pambata Toy Drive Donate your new, old, and usable toys at the country’s premier children’s museum. These will be given to the little ones during the museum’s annual gift-giving activity on December 16. Anyone can drop off toys at the museum lobby. What: Donation drive When: Ongoing until December […]
Top Ham Places in Manila
December 19, 2016

Top Ham Places in Manila

Still thinking about where to get this year’s Christmas ham? We give you a list of some of the best and most famous ham places in Manila.
Craft Beer Places in Manila
December 16, 2016

Craft Beer Places in Manila

If you are a beer enthusiast or just wants to try something new with your friends, Primer PH rounds down 5 places where you can get craft beers in the metro.
Google’s Year in Search 2016
December 15, 2016

Google’s Year in Search 2016

Google, on Wednesday, released its “Year in Search 2016” – a set of lists of events, names, trends, and items which marked as the highlight of 2016. It covered anything and everything under the sun – from things that relate to pop culture, sports events, and politics. Primer PH gives you a rundown of some of the most-searched and talked about names, trends, and issues in the Philippines  this year: News: Election 2016 Image grabbed from CNN Philippines. There is no doubt that the 2016 Presidential Elections is the highlight of this year. Every Filipino, wherever they are in the country, stood by and watched the events unfold before them – […]
LIST: Your Favorite Japanese Restaurants in Salcedo Village, Makati City
February 12, 2024

LIST: Your Favorite Japanese Restaurants in Salcedo Village, Makati City

For those who are fans of the Japanese cuisine, we've listed some great restaurants in Salcedo Village that serves authentic and delicious Japanese food at reasonable price.
Banking Hours on Christmas Holidays 2016
December 22, 2016

Banking Hours on Christmas Holidays 2016

In celebration of the Christmas holidays this year, select malls and banks in the country will be closed to its patrons and customers. However, for those who would need to deposit and withdraw their cash, there will still be some bank branches which will be in operation during these days.
Filipino Drinking Culture
December 12, 2016

Filipino Drinking Culture

Drinking – Inuman, as what the Filipinos would call it – has always been a staple to every celebration. May it be in a birthday party, a fiesta, or just a simple get-together, the Filipinos would always find a reason to gather around a small table, buy cases and cases of beer, and just chat the night away.
Films to see this December
November 28, 2016

Films to see this December

Celebrate the Christmas season with films that are sure to be loved by every member of the family. This month will not only feature a selection of foreign films, as December 25 also marks the start of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival. Foreign Films:  DECEMBER 7 Underworld: Blood Wars Directed by: Anna Foerster Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Theo James, Lara Pulver, Charles Dance Underworld: Blood Wars is an action-horror film that revolves around vampire death sealer Selene (Kate Beckinsale) who continues to struggle after being betrayed by the Lycans and the vampire faction who both wanted to use her blood, as well as daughter’s, to become Vampire-Corvinus hybrids. Arrival Directed […]
Top Christmas Destinations in the Philippines outside Manila
November 23, 2016

Top Christmas Destinations in the Philippines outside Manila

  1. Giant Lantern Festival, San Fernando City Pampanga Giant Lantern Festival is an annual festival celebrated in December, on the Saturday that precedes Christmas Eve in San Fernando, Pampanga. The festival features a competition of gigantic lanterns whose grand structure is an attraction in itself. Today, the festival is home to innovative designs that display creativity and are infused with originality. Because of this annual event, the city of Pampanga has been christened the ‘Christmas Capital of the Philippines’. Image grabbed from this website fatravelist.blogspot.com 2. Maytinis Festival, Kawit Cavite Maytinis Festival is an old Christmas tradition in the historic town of Kawit in the province of Cavite which […]
Top 10 Spas in Metro Manila
May 29, 2024

Top 10 Spas in Metro Manila

Primer PH gives you a list of spas to go to for anyone who just needs some day off and time to relax and rejuvenate after a long week’s work. Comodo Spa   Located at the Commerce Center in Alabang, Comodo Spa offers services that are perfect for anyone who just wants to get some “me time”. They provide foot and body therapy, like the foot reflexology, stone body therapy, and the traditional “hilot”. Address: G/F, Commerce Center, Commerce Ave. cor Filinvest Ave., Muntinlupa City. Contact Number: 09778138584 Facebook: Comodo Spa and Therapy   Mandarine Spa   Photo taken from Spot.ph Mandarine Spa offers Chinese foot reflexology and a choice […]
2017 Journals to watch out for (Part 2)
November 18, 2016

2017 Journals to watch out for (Part 2)

Still looking for the planner that would be perfect for all your lists, plans, travels, and everything in between? Primer PH gives you another list of planners and journals that are not only fit to your style and agenda, but also to your budget.