News & Current Events

Deloitte Partners with ASSIST to Deliver New Training of Trainers Program
February 23, 2020

Deloitte Partners with ASSIST to Deliver New Training of Trainers Program

Deloitte and the Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) partner up to launch the Training of Trainers program that is aimed to prepare the youth for the new economy.
NLEX Harbor Link Malabon Exit Is Now Open
February 23, 2020

NLEX Harbor Link Malabon Exit Is Now Open

The Malabon exit of the NLEX Harbor Link opened last February 21, allowing motorists to travel straight from the Caloocan Interchange to Dagat-Dagatan Avenue in Malabon City.
15 Philippine Properties Land in Forbes Travel Guide 2020 Star Awards
February 21, 2020

15 Philippine Properties Land in Forbes Travel Guide 2020 Star Awards

With 15 properties included in the list of winners for the Forbes Travel Guide 2020 Star Awards, the Philippines is definitely on an upward journey in the hospitality industry.
Makati’s Salcedo Underpass Displays Public Art Installation as Tribute to Filipinos
February 20, 2020

Makati’s Salcedo Underpass Displays Public Art Installation as Tribute to Filipinos

The mural features a collage of black and white photographs of Filipinos from around the country who have been hailed as local heroes—those who have left a positive impact on their respective communities.
MMDA Implements Traffic Adjustments in Alabang and Balintawak for Skyway Constructions
February 19, 2020

MMDA Implements Traffic Adjustments in Alabang and Balintawak for Skyway Constructions

MMDA started implementing traffic adjustments in Alabang and EDSA Balintawak to make way for the continuation of construction for Skyway Extension and Skyway Stage 3 Projects.
LTFRB: Pets Are Now Allowed Inside PUVs
February 17, 2020

LTFRB: Pets Are Now Allowed Inside PUVs

Here's a piece of good news for fur parents! Pets are now allowed to be loaded or transported on public utility vehicles effective February 10!
Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Back on Its 4th Year This September
February 09, 2020

Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Back on Its 4th Year This September

FDCP's Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) is set to be back on September 11 to 17, 2020 for its fourth run.
10 Books to Read This February 2020
February 08, 2020

10 Books to Read This February 2020

February is full of mind-opening books to get immersed in!
Intramuros’ Fort Santiago Dungeons Now Accessible to the Public
February 06, 2020

Intramuros’ Fort Santiago Dungeons Now Accessible to the Public

Another destination that just opened in the walled city is Fort Santiago Dungeons, which can be visited every day from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Filipino Wins ASEAN Identity Logo Design Competition
February 06, 2020

Filipino Wins ASEAN Identity Logo Design Competition

Joemari Manguiat, a Filipino graphic designer from Lipa, Batangas, bags first prize at the 2020 Year of ASEAN Identity Logo Design Competition.
Filipino Researchers Bagged First Place at the Space Mission Idea Contest in Japan
February 04, 2020

Filipino Researchers Bagged First Place at the Space Mission Idea Contest in Japan

The authors foremost put the focus on acquiring radio frequency spectrum utilization and occupancy data on a global scale.
Duterte Extends Temporary Travel Ban on Visitors from China, HK, Macau
February 03, 2020

Duterte Extends Temporary Travel Ban on Visitors from China, HK, Macau

President Rodrigo Duterte extended the temporary travel ban on tourists coming from any part of China along with its Special Administrative Regions—Hong Kong and Macau amid the rise of 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease cases worldwide.
Food & Hotel Expo Manila 2020 Highlights Northern and Southern Culinary Fusion
February 01, 2020

Food & Hotel Expo Manila 2020 Highlights Northern and Southern Culinary Fusion

Drop by the Food & Hotel Expo Manila 2020 and rediscover the exciting flavors of the country's Northern and Southern cooking.
The Test Kitchen Manila Named One of CNN’s Best New Restaurants
January 30, 2020

The Test Kitchen Manila Named One of CNN’s Best New Restaurants

CNN Global has announced its 20 Best New Asia-Pacific Restaurants in 2020 and it includes The Test Kitchen Manila in One Rockwell.
PSA Terminates Contract with PSAHelpline Firm, Teleserv
January 29, 2020

PSA Terminates Contract with PSAHelpline Firm, Teleserv

As the contract between the Philippine Statistics Authority and Teleserv, the firm behind PSAHelpline.ph, has been terminated, PSA advises the public to use PSA Serbilis instead.
El Nido Among Huffpost’s Solo Travel Destinations to Visit in 2020
January 27, 2020

El Nido Among Huffpost’s Solo Travel Destinations to Visit in 2020

Looking for a place to travel solo this year? Huffpost got you covered!
CALAX to Close Temporarily from January 28 to 31, February 4 to 7
January 27, 2020

CALAX to Close Temporarily from January 28 to 31, February 4 to 7

CALAX will be closed to motorists from January 28 to 31, 2020, and February 4 to 7, 2020, at 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is to give way to clearing and construction operations.
South Korea to Shorten Visa Processing Period by February
January 26, 2020

South Korea to Shorten Visa Processing Period by February

The South Korean visa processing period will be reduced to 10 to 15 days as opposed to the original 25 to 27 days.
What to Expect at Art Fair Philippines 2020
January 24, 2020

What to Expect at Art Fair Philippines 2020

The country's leading exhibition Art Fair Philippines will once again showcase its great line up of artists and imaginative paintings from February 21 to 23, 2020 at The Link carpark in Makati City.
Flights From Wuhan to PH Suspended Indefinitely Says CAB
January 24, 2020

Flights From Wuhan to PH Suspended Indefinitely Says CAB

The Civil Aeronautics Board indefinitely halts operations for flights to and from Wuhan to the Philippines.