News & Current Events

MET in BGC: Metropolitan Museum of Manila Finds a New Home in Taguig
July 24, 2021

MET in BGC: Metropolitan Museum of Manila Finds a New Home in Taguig

The Metropolitan Museum of Manila will move to Bonifacio Global City by the end of the year.
Clark International Airport Terminal 2 Sets to Open This Year, World-Class Features Unveiled
July 22, 2021

Clark International Airport Terminal 2 Sets to Open This Year, World-Class Features Unveiled

The Department of Transportation unveils the newly-completed passenger terminal building of Clark International Terminal 2 to the public.
Vogue Paris Includes Siargao in “Top Islands to Go on Holiday” List
July 06, 2021

Vogue Paris Includes Siargao in “Top Islands to Go on Holiday” List

Vogue Paris recognizes Siargao Island as one of the world's top summer destinations.
LRT 2 East Extension is Now Open, Commuters to Receive 2-Week Free Ride
July 05, 2021

LRT 2 East Extension is Now Open, Commuters to Receive 2-Week Free Ride

The LRT 2 East Extension is now open to the public.
LIST: “Green” Places Which Travellers Qualify For Shorter Quarantine Period
July 04, 2021

LIST: “Green” Places Which Travellers Qualify For Shorter Quarantine Period

The Malacañang Palace releases a list of "green" countries and jurisdictions whose citizens and workers are qualified to have shorter quarantine period.
Midnight Vax to Commence in Taguig This Week
June 29, 2021

Midnight Vax to Commence in Taguig This Week

The city government of Taguig starts vaccination night this week.
Makati, Private Sectors Tie Up to Expand Vaccination Sites
June 15, 2021

Makati, Private Sectors Tie Up to Expand Vaccination Sites

Makati and the private sector team up to open additional vaccine sites in the city.
#SarapMagingPinoy: DOT Pushes Food Tourism Amid Pandemic
June 14, 2021

#SarapMagingPinoy: DOT Pushes Food Tourism Amid Pandemic

The Department of Tourism launches its newest campaign #SarapMagingPinoy on TikTok, inviting everyone to join the challenge by sharing the best Filipino food they love to eat.
June 12 and the Commemoration of Philippine Independence
June 10, 2021

June 12 and the Commemoration of Philippine Independence

The Philippines celebrates its Independence Day every June 12, however, it wasn't the original date of our liberty from all colonizers.
LOOK: Philippine Statistics Authority Tied up with Robinsons Mall for National ID Registration
June 05, 2021

LOOK: Philippine Statistics Authority Tied up with Robinsons Mall for National ID Registration

The Philippine Statistics Authority and Robinsons Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on May 17 to expand the registration of National ID at Robinsons malls.
DOT: Accredited AEs in GCQ Areas to Accept Leisure Guests Aged 18-65
June 01, 2021

DOT: Accredited AEs in GCQ Areas to Accept Leisure Guests Aged 18-65

The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force-Emerging Infectious Diseases (IAFT-EID) to allow accredited AEs under GCQ to accept leisure guests aged 18 to 65.
NOW OPEN: Skyway Stage 3 Quirino Southbound Exit
May 27, 2021

NOW OPEN: Skyway Stage 3 Quirino Southbound Exit

The Department of Public Works and Highways and the San Miguel Corporation finally open the Skyway Stage 3 Quirino Southbound Exit for motorists.
QC Under Liquor Ban, Manila Still Requires QPass
April 15, 2021

QC Under Liquor Ban, Manila Still Requires QPass

Quezon City imposed a liquor ban until April 30, while Manila residents need a Quarantine Pass to go out of their homes.
LIST: Mall Hours in MECQ Areas this April 2021
April 14, 2021

LIST: Mall Hours in MECQ Areas this April 2021

The Philippine Primer listed down the operating hours of major malls in NCR plus during the implementation of the MECQ this April 2021.
NCR, Adjacent Provinces Back to MECQ until April 30
April 12, 2021

NCR, Adjacent Provinces Back to MECQ until April 30

Malacañang puts NCR, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from April 12 to 30.
PNP: Checkpoints, Curfew Remain in NCR Plus Under MECQ
April 12, 2021

PNP: Checkpoints, Curfew Remain in NCR Plus Under MECQ

The Philippine National Police remains on high alert under modified general community quarantine.
MRT-3, LRT-1 and 2 Resume Operations at Limited Capacity to Safeguard Passengers, Staff
April 05, 2021

MRT-3, LRT-1 and 2 Resume Operations at Limited Capacity to Safeguard Passengers, Staff

MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2 will have limited operations from April 5 to 9 as their staff undergo health and safety check and COVID-19 testing to protect them and the passengers against the coronavirus.
Malacañang Puts NCR, Nearby Provinces Under ECQ Again
March 29, 2021

Malacañang Puts NCR, Nearby Provinces Under ECQ Again

The government has put Metro Manila and nearby provinces under a week-long enhanced community quarantine from March 29 to April 4 to help curb the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases in the said areas.
PSA: Major Malls’ Operating Hours During The NCR Plus Bubble ECQ
March 29, 2021

PSA: Major Malls’ Operating Hours During The NCR Plus Bubble ECQ

Several major malls have announced their operating hours in NCR plus bubble areas during the implementation of the ECQ from March 29 to April 4.
Manila Parks, Limasawa Island Implement New Rules Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
March 26, 2021

Manila Parks, Limasawa Island Implement New Rules Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

Rizal Park and Paco Park have limited visiting hours from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., while Limasawa Island officials ban the entry of tourists until March 31 to curb the rising cases of COVID-19.