News & Current Events

Great British Golf Tournament 2019 Commences, Award Winners Announced
February 26, 2019

Great British Golf Tournament 2019 Commences, Award Winners Announced

BCCP hosts the friendly golf tournament annually, which gathers around 100 players of executives and golf enthusiasts in the country.
Cebu Pacific, RWM Launch Travelers’ Lounge in Newport Mall
February 22, 2019

Cebu Pacific, RWM Launch Travelers’ Lounge in Newport Mall

Local budget airline Cebu Pacific Air partnered with Resorts World Manila (RWM) to introduce its first Travelers’ Lounge at RWM’s Newport Mall in Pasay City.
Here Are the Must-See Artworks at the Art Fair Philippines 2019
February 22, 2019

Here Are the Must-See Artworks at the Art Fair Philippines 2019

We got our first look at the Art Fair Philippines 2019, and here are our top artwork picks!
Intimate Art Talk with Italian Ambassador Giorgio Guglielmino
February 19, 2019

Intimate Art Talk with Italian Ambassador Giorgio Guglielmino

In collaboration with the upcoming Art Fair Philippines happening this February 22 to 24, 2019, an intimate art talk was held with His Excellency, Italian Ambassador Giorgio Guglielmino last February 19, 2019, where he talked about some of the greatest artists and pieces in contemporary art.
PHISGOC Introduces Official 2019 SEA Games Sponsors
February 20, 2019

PHISGOC Introduces Official 2019 SEA Games Sponsors

The Philippine South East Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) welcomed the first batch of companies to serve as their official partners for the 30th South East Asian (SEA) Games Wednesday, February 13.
Bureau of Immigration to Implement Stricter Foreign Work Permits
February 14, 2019

Bureau of Immigration to Implement Stricter Foreign Work Permits

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will impose additional requirements and stricter procedures on foreign workers seeking special work permits (SWP) and provisional work permits (PWP).
C.P. Garcia Bridge and C-5 Flyover Repairs to Finish in 2020
February 12, 2019

C.P. Garcia Bridge and C-5 Flyover Repairs to Finish in 2020

Commuters and motorists, brace yourselves for heavier traffic! The C-5 flyover and C.P. Garcia Bridge will be undergoing repairs until 2020. Said repairs already began last February 6, 2019.
26th Travel Tour Expo at SMX Convention Center Manila: A Walk-through to the Festive Event
February 11, 2019

26th Travel Tour Expo at SMX Convention Center Manila: A Walk-through to the Festive Event

The 26th Travel Tour Expo has made it up the Hall of Fame for one of the most-awaited events every year, even for those who have graced the event just to look around, waiting for the day's surprises. So what else happened for the rest of PTAA's 26th Travel Tour Expo? Join Philippine Primer as we take you to a tour.
PTAA’s 26th Travel Tour Expo Opens Today
February 08, 2019

PTAA’s 26th Travel Tour Expo Opens Today

The 26th Travel Tour Expo is a three-day event rounding up tourism industry stakeholders from airlines, hotels, travel agencies, cruise lines, theme parks, national tourism organizations, and government agencies not just from the country, but from all over the world.
OYO Hotels and Homes Launches PH Operations
February 08, 2019

OYO Hotels and Homes Launches PH Operations

The world’s fastest growing hotel chain OYO Hotels and Homes is keen on redefining the standards of affordable accommodations as it expands its operations in the Philippines.
JAL Now Operates Manila-Haneda Flights
June 27, 2022

JAL Now Operates Manila-Haneda Flights

Japan Airlines (JAL) finally launched their newest route, offering daily flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) to Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) and vice versa starting February 1, 2019.
PH Records Highest Tourist Arrivals in 2018
February 01, 2019

PH Records Highest Tourist Arrivals in 2018

Over 7.1 million international tourists swarmed the Philippines in 2018 spiking a new record in the country's tourism history, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said in a press release.
Suzuki Philippines Launches All-New Suzuki Ertiga 2019
February 12, 2019

Suzuki Philippines Launches All-New Suzuki Ertiga 2019

Suzuki Philippines (SPH) is nowhere near slowing down this year as the automotive company welcomes 2019 with a new and improved model of Suzuki Ertiga.
Duty Free Philippines Eyes More Provincial Stores in 2019
January 24, 2019

Duty Free Philippines Eyes More Provincial Stores in 2019

Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) is set to construct Duty Free stores in Palawan and Bohol this year, according to Chief Operating Officer Vicente Angala.
Philippine Premier League Enters as the New Top Football Competition in the PH
January 23, 2019

Philippine Premier League Enters as the New Top Football Competition in the PH

Philippine Premier League announced as the countrys new top-tier football competition.
Duterte Approves HIV, AIDS Policy Act 2018
January 23, 2019

Duterte Approves HIV, AIDS Policy Act 2018

The new HIV/AIDS Policy Act 2018 aims to establish a stronger campaign against the growing number of HIV and AIDS cases in the Philippines.
DFA Removes Birth Certificate Requirement for Passport Renewal
January 17, 2019

DFA Removes Birth Certificate Requirement for Passport Renewal

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. officially signed the department order (DO 03-2019), last January 15, 2019, to abolish the certificate of live birth as a requirement in renewing passports. According to the newly signed DO, old passport holders are not required to pass to their birth certificate.
Duterte Ratifies Work From Home Bill into A New Law
January 15, 2019

Duterte Ratifies Work From Home Bill into A New Law

President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the Telecommuting Act which allows employees from the private sector to work from their homes as an alternative workplace.
NLEX-SLEX Connector Road Project to Link C3 Road Caloocan to Santa Mesa and Skyway Stage 3
January 14, 2019

NLEX-SLEX Connector Road Project to Link C3 Road Caloocan to Santa Mesa and Skyway Stage 3

The NLEX-SLEX Connector Road Project will feature an expressway extending the NLEX Segment 10 and connecting to the Skyway Stage 3. The said project is set to begin construction this January 2019.
Higher Fees Imposed On Illegal Parking and Yellow Lane Violations
January 11, 2019

Higher Fees Imposed On Illegal Parking and Yellow Lane Violations

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has started imposing higher violation fines for illegal parking and yellow lane offenses since January 7.