News & Current Events

Marugame Udon in Glorietta Makati: 2nd branch of Manila’s fave udon restaurant
May 28, 2018

Marugame Udon in Glorietta Makati: 2nd branch of Manila’s fave udon restaurant

Almost immediately, Marugame Udon in Glorietta has already attracted long queues of noodle-craving people.
Filipino-American writer wins top award for children’s novel
May 18, 2022

Filipino-American writer wins top award for children’s novel

The award is considered as one of the most prestigious recognitions in children's literature.
NÜWA at City of Dreams Manila receives Forbes Five-Star Award
February 21, 2018

NÜWA at City of Dreams Manila receives Forbes Five-Star Award

Congratulations, NÜWA!
PAL earns 4-star rating, eyes 5 stars in 2020
February 19, 2018

PAL earns 4-star rating, eyes 5 stars in 2020

In PAL's Get That Star program, which was launched in 2016, the airline had targeted the end of 2017 to achieve a 4-star rating.
First Grand Hyatt Hotel in PH opens in BGC
April 16, 2018

First Grand Hyatt Hotel in PH opens in BGC

The international luxury hotel in Taguig is set to see great heights – figuratively and literally.
Lazada sends students to Indonesia HQ for e-commerce workshop
February 18, 2018

Lazada sends students to Indonesia HQ for e-commerce workshop

The workshop in Indonesia was held with the purpose of educating the young participants about e-commerce and fostering their entrepreneurial spirit.
GameCon 2018: 2nd year of celebrating local gaming
February 16, 2018

GameCon 2018: 2nd year of celebrating local gaming

There should definitely be a third!
PH to receive Japan initial funding for Metro Manila subway in March
May 25, 2022

PH to receive Japan initial funding for Metro Manila subway in March

The two countries are expected to sign the first tranche of the loan agreement in March
Two Filipino athletes to compete in 2018 Winter Olympics
May 25, 2022

Two Filipino athletes to compete in 2018 Winter Olympics

Philippines, represent!
Cebu Pacific now offers direct flights to Batanes
February 14, 2018

Cebu Pacific now offers direct flights to Batanes

Cebu Pacific now offers direct flights to Batanes
Duterte gives DENR 6 months to “fix Boracay”
February 14, 2018

Duterte gives DENR 6 months to “fix Boracay”

A task force is created to help Boracay's environmental problems.
UP ranks higher in Asia’s top universities
February 12, 2018

UP ranks higher in Asia’s top universities

UP is the sole university in the Philippines to ever make it in the Times Higher Education rankings.
Travel Tour Expo 2018: A reveal of people’s love for travel
February 12, 2018

Travel Tour Expo 2018: A reveal of people’s love for travel

Hundreds of thousands of people are showing up at the SMX, revealing how much we all love to travel!
NHK Japan to feature Philippines in ‘Side by Side’
May 25, 2022

NHK Japan to feature Philippines in ‘Side by Side’

Japan’s national public broadcasting organization, NHK, will air a show that highlights the Philippines.
Tripkada holds travel meet-up and iOS app launch
February 08, 2018

Tripkada holds travel meet-up and iOS app launch

Tripkada is going places as it travels through various booking platforms to make traveling around the country more fun and accessible to many.
Palawan has the clearest blue water in the world: Travel + Leisure
May 25, 2022

Palawan has the clearest blue water in the world: Travel + Leisure

The tropical beauty of Palawan has once again caught the discerning eyes of international travel experts.
Wild Turkey Master Distiller Eddie Russell holds Master Class in Manila
February 05, 2018

Wild Turkey Master Distiller Eddie Russell holds Master Class in Manila

The Manila Master Class was a part of Russell's Asian tour which included Japan and Hong Kong.
‘Humans of New York’ founder holds free events in Manila
February 05, 2018

‘Humans of New York’ founder holds free events in Manila

His shows consisted of a multimedia presentation about his humble beginnings and the history and stories of HONY.
PH passport continues to climb global rankings
February 02, 2018

PH passport continues to climb global rankings

It may only be a small move, but the Philippine passport continues to improve its rank.
Go Amakusa to join 25th PTAA Travel Expo
February 02, 2018

Go Amakusa to join 25th PTAA Travel Expo

Is Japan part of your #travelgoals this year?