News & Current Events

DOTr: Bicol International Airport to Operate by 2020
January 10, 2020

DOTr: Bicol International Airport to Operate by 2020

Currently under construction in Albay, the Bicol International Airport (BIA) is set to be completed by June 2020, says Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade in a meeting with Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda this month.
5 Things to Expect at This Year’s TOYCON
June 28, 2019

5 Things to Expect at This Year’s TOYCON

This year is another big year for TOYCON, as such, one can only imagine what to expect at the country's pioneer pop culture event.
What to Know So Far About the New C5 Roads along Taguig
June 28, 2019

What to Know So Far About the New C5 Roads along Taguig

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has 2 on-going road constructions along Taguig: the C5 South Link and the C5 Expressway.
Comelec to Resume Voter Registration This August
June 26, 2019

Comelec to Resume Voter Registration This August

Approximately two million new voters are expected as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reopens registration from August 1 to September 30, 2019.
Dalareich, Auro Win Gold in London Academy of Chocolate Awards
June 25, 2019

Dalareich, Auro Win Gold in London Academy of Chocolate Awards

Bohol's Dalareich Food Products and Davao's Auro Cacao win the first prize, for the first time, in the Academy of Chocolate Awards (AOC) 2019.
PH Orchestra Groups to Perform in Asia in Resonance 2019 Gala Concert
July 02, 2019

PH Orchestra Groups to Perform in Asia in Resonance 2019 Gala Concert

Two of the country’s well-known orchestra groups is set to perform at the Asia in Resonance Gala Concert in Tokyo, Japan this July 1, 2019.
GrabFood PH To Implement Penalties and Account Suspension for Cancelled Orders
August 29, 2022

GrabFood PH To Implement Penalties and Account Suspension for Cancelled Orders

Following the recent issues of unclaimed GrabFood deliveries circulating online, Grab Philippines warns customers of a possible penalty and account suspension to customers who are "no-show" or cancels orders on the app.
BSP Commits to Help Improve FDI in PH
July 09, 2019

BSP Commits to Help Improve FDI in PH

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno expressed the central bank’s willingness to support the further growth of the Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in the country.
Free WiFi, Better Sanitary Facilities Now Required in Public Terminals
June 21, 2019

Free WiFi, Better Sanitary Facilities Now Required in Public Terminals

President Duterte recently enacted Republic Act 11311, which seeks to allocate funding for the improvement of public transportation terminals, stations, and stops in the country.
Enderun Events Held the First Eternity: Weddings and Celebrations Fair
June 19, 2019

Enderun Events Held the First Eternity: Weddings and Celebrations Fair

Enderun Events held the first Eternity: Weddings and Celebrations Fair from June 15 - 16, 2019, at Enderun Colleges' Tent and Atrium.
La Camara Celebrates 4th Philippine-Spanish Day With An Economic Luncheon
June 18, 2019

La Camara Celebrates 4th Philippine-Spanish Day With An Economic Luncheon

In commemoration of the long history of friendship of the Philippines and Spain, La Camara held a luncheon last June 17, 2019 to celebrate and further tighten the ties between the two countries.
LTO Now Allows License Renewal on Saturdays
June 17, 2019

LTO Now Allows License Renewal on Saturdays

Under Memorandum Circular No. 2019-2167 signed last May 14, DLROs nationwide are mandated to process license renewals and issue student permits on Saturdays beginning this month.
You Can Now Donate to Your Chosen Charity Via GCash
June 17, 2019

You Can Now Donate to Your Chosen Charity Via GCash

The GCash for Good campaign was launched last month, where 20 million users of the GCash app can now donate to their chosen charities.
Ayala Museum’s YouTube Launches ATIN Series
June 26, 2019

Ayala Museum’s YouTube Launches ATIN Series

As announced earlier this year, the museum is launching their YouTube page for everyone to get that dose of art and culture. You can check out and subscribe to Ayala Museum’s YouTube channel here.
Qatar Airways Opens Doha-Davao Route
June 11, 2019

Qatar Airways Opens Doha-Davao Route

Qatar Airways expands its service with a new Doha-Davao flight route.
Japan’s MOS Burger Set to Open First Manila Branch in 2020
November 27, 2019

Japan’s MOS Burger Set to Open First Manila Branch in 2020

The Japan-born burger joint MOS Burger eyes to open their first branch in the Philippines by the end of March 2020.
SCTEX to Increase Toll Starting June 14
June 10, 2019

SCTEX to Increase Toll Starting June 14

Toll rates on Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) are set to increase by Php 0.51 per kilometer beginning June 14, 2019, Friday at 12:01 a.m.
USCIS Permanently Closes Manila Office
June 07, 2019

USCIS Permanently Closes Manila Office

The US Citizenship & Immigration Office (USCIS) has announced that it will permanently close its Manila Field Office on July 5, 2019, Friday.
New PH Law Protects Individuals from Catcallers and Stalkers
July 18, 2019

New PH Law Protects Individuals from Catcallers and Stalkers

Catcalling, stalking, unwanted touching, now punishable by law.
BPI To Set Additional Fees for Online and Mobile Transactions
June 04, 2019

BPI To Set Additional Fees for Online and Mobile Transactions

Effective July 1, 2019, BPI will charge their users Php 10 for money transfers to unenrolled third-party accounts per transaction and transfers to other banks via Instapay will have Php 50 fee per transaction.