News & Current Events

Maynilad Announces Affected Areas of Water Interruption Starting March
May 26, 2022

Maynilad Announces Affected Areas of Water Interruption Starting March

Maynilad Water Services Inc. announced daily rotational service interruptions in at least 18 cities and municipalities starting this March.
Cinematic Ripples of Indie Film John Denver Trending Reach Europe, Wins 3 Major Awards in France
March 02, 2020

Cinematic Ripples of Indie Film John Denver Trending Reach Europe, Wins 3 Major Awards in France

Being hailed as 2019 Cinemalaya Film Festival's best full-length film was definitely just the start for John Denver Trending's voyage on the film acclamation scene.
Task Force Imposes Temporary Travel Ban to Korea
May 26, 2022

Task Force Imposes Temporary Travel Ban to Korea

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF-EID) has issued a resolution on the temporary travel ban to South Korea.
PH’s Pujada Bay and 2 Others Are Now Most Beautiful Bays in the World
May 30, 2022

PH’s Pujada Bay and 2 Others Are Now Most Beautiful Bays in the World

Through the efforts of the people of Mati City, Davao Oriental, Pujada Bay, along with Mayo and Balete Bays joins the lone Puerto Galera Bay in the list of "Most Beautiful Bays in the World" representing the Philippines.
International Arrivals in PH Reach 8.26-M, Exceed Annual Target for 2019
February 27, 2020

International Arrivals in PH Reach 8.26-M, Exceed Annual Target for 2019

In 2019, the Philippines saw the arrival of 8.26 million international visitors—exceeding the annual target of 8.2 million set in the National Tourism Development Plan for 2016-2022.
Sangley Airport in Cavite Officially Opens and Starts Operation
February 24, 2020

Sangley Airport in Cavite Officially Opens and Starts Operation

In a bid to help decongest the country’s main gateway—Ninoy Aquino International Airpor in Manila, the Sangley Airport in Cavite City, Cavite was recently inaugurated and is now open for use.
What Went Down at the Food and Hotel Expo Manila 2020
February 25, 2020

What Went Down at the Food and Hotel Expo Manila 2020

The recently concluded Food and Hotel Expo 2020 just proved that the Philippines is indeed rich in natural resources, which allows locals to produce a wide variety of delicacies.
Deloitte Partners with ASSIST to Deliver New Training of Trainers Program
March 04, 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 20, 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 20, 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
March 02, 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
May 30, 2022

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 07, 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 11, 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 07, 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 08, 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 05, 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
January 31, 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.