News & Current Events

ONE OK ROCK meets Filipino fans the second time
January 31, 2018

ONE OK ROCK meets Filipino fans the second time

Loud cheers echoed from the Mall of Asia Arena last Monday, January 29, 2018, as Filipino fans welcomed their favorite Japanese rock band One Ok Rock back to the Philippines. Photo by @julenphoto grabbed from facebook.com/ONEOKROCK The four-member band, composed of Takahiro “Taka” Moriuchi, vocalist; Toru Yamashita, guitarist; Ryota Kohama, bassist; and Tomoya Kanki, drummer, are back in Manila for their Ambitions Asia Tour 2018. To begin the concert, Taka heated up the stage by singing songs from their Ambitions album, including Bombs Away, Taking Off, Bedroom Warfare, One Way Ticket, Bon Voyage, I Was King, Take What You Want, We Are, and American Girls. During the introduction, the members charmed […]
Skyway reverts to old payment scheme amidst backlash
January 31, 2018

Skyway reverts to old payment scheme amidst backlash

In with the old and out with the new at Skyway... for now.
Skyway opens new toll plazas; commuters, drivers not impressed
January 30, 2018

Skyway opens new toll plazas; commuters, drivers not impressed

If you’re wondering why traffic was so heavy last January 29, we may have an answer for you.
Landmark bill boosts Filipinos’ chances at a job abroad
January 29, 2018

Landmark bill boosts Filipinos’ chances at a job abroad

The days of trying to get qualifications abroad will soon be over for a lot of Filipino professionals.
The SM Store, PayMaya partner up for cashless payments
January 27, 2018

The SM Store, PayMaya partner up for cashless payments

The SM Group is blazing a trail in cashless shopping.
PH economy grows by 6.7% in 2017
January 26, 2018

PH economy grows by 6.7% in 2017

Despite a slower start to the year, the economy still saw a 6.7% rise in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2017. Bolstered by a 7 percent and 6.6 percent growth during the last six months of 2017, the country managed to stay the course set by the government, which had growth rates pegged somewhere between 6.5 and 7.5 percent. IMAGE NEDA “We are glad to report that the performance of the Philippine economy remains on target, hitting a solid 6.6 percent growth rate in the last quarter of 2017. This stable performance brings our full-year growth in 2017 to 6.7 percent—a strong finish that keeps our position as one […]
Duterte administration launches the Overseas Filipino Bank
January 26, 2018

Duterte administration launches the Overseas Filipino Bank

The Overseas Filipino Bank which is considered as the very first bank that will cater to the needs of OFWs abroad.
Survivor South Africa shoots at El Nido, Palawan
May 31, 2022

Survivor South Africa shoots at El Nido, Palawan

A few tourist spots around the island of El Nido will be temporarily closed to tourists for the shooting of Survivor South Africa.
Japanese organizations fund PNSB Dormitory renovation
January 26, 2018

Japanese organizations fund PNSB Dormitory renovation

The Philippine National School for the Blind gets new roofing and ceilings for their dormitory buildings.
PROMO: Raclette All You Can at Chesa Bianca
January 25, 2018

PROMO: Raclette All You Can at Chesa Bianca

You don't have to resist the most irresistible cheese in the world anymore!
ASEAN-Australia Special Summit to be held in Sydney this March
January 24, 2018

ASEAN-Australia Special Summit to be held in Sydney this March

A new era in ASEAN-Australia relations is at hand as Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull welcomes ASEAN leaders to Sydney on March 17 and 18 for the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.
PH Artist Wins “Insidious: The Last Key” Alternative Poster Contest
January 25, 2018

PH Artist Wins “Insidious: The Last Key” Alternative Poster Contest

Adrian Delmo was able to bag the grand prize and crowned the winner against other competitors from Peru, Equador, Spain, and France.
Stan Lee to meet fans in Manila for the first time
March 23, 2018

Stan Lee to meet fans in Manila for the first time

You can have a photo opp with The Man himself!
Legazpi Airport closed, major airlines cancel flights due to Mayon eruption
January 23, 2018

Legazpi Airport closed, major airlines cancel flights due to Mayon eruption

The CAAP has issued the notice after the eruption of Mayon Volcano on Monday.
Soldiers can now get free unlimited LRT rides
January 23, 2018

Soldiers can now get free unlimited LRT rides

Armed Forces of the Philippines and all active military personnel will now be able to ride the LRT 2 for free!
PHILVOLCS raises Mayon to Alert Level 4
January 22, 2018

PHILVOLCS raises Mayon to Alert Level 4

We could be days away from a repeat of what happened in 2001, albeit in a smaller scale.
Taguig ITX to be completed by the second half of 2018
May 31, 2022

Taguig ITX to be completed by the second half of 2018

Upon the completion of the ITX, it will not only improve the public’s commuting experience but also serve as a way to at least decongest traffic along EDSA.
QC businesses with foreign names, characters in signs to include local translation
May 31, 2022

QC businesses with foreign names, characters in signs to include local translation

If you're planning on putting up a business in QC that involves putting up signs in a language other than English or Filipino, you may want to hire some help in translating what's on them.
DFA launches Passport on Wheels in NCR
January 16, 2018

DFA launches Passport on Wheels in NCR

Passport on Wheels has already catered to 1,500 applicants in Las Piñas City.
Thousands flee as lava flows down Mayon Volcano
January 17, 2018

Thousands flee as lava flows down Mayon Volcano

Hold off any visits you may have to the province of Albay as Mayon Volcano, the country's most active volcano, threatens to blow its top.