News & Current Events

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.
Dennis Uy Acquires Family Mart Philippines
June 01, 2022

Dennis Uy Acquires Family Mart Philippines

Family Mart will now be under the ownership of Phoenix Petroleum company, headed by Mr. Dennis Uy.
DOTr releases list of P2P routes to be offered in 2018
January 15, 2018

DOTr releases list of P2P routes to be offered in 2018

What do you think of these routes, commuters?
For your 2018 Bucket List: Rounding up the hottest hotel openings from 2017
January 14, 2018

For your 2018 Bucket List: Rounding up the hottest hotel openings from 2017

Need some travel inspiration for the new year? Here are some of the most incredible hotel openings in the last 12 months to kick start every travel adventure possible.
Singaporean firm to play major role in New Clark City dev’t
January 13, 2018

Singaporean firm to play major role in New Clark City dev’t

For the New Clark City project, BCDA and JOIN tapped an international major player in terms of urban development.
Filipina animator wins Golden Globe for ‘Coco’
January 11, 2018

Filipina animator wins Golden Globe for ‘Coco’

If you have not seen Coco, here's one good reason to do so!
San Miguel to start construction of Southeast Metro Manila Expressway in April
January 10, 2018

San Miguel to start construction of Southeast Metro Manila Expressway in April

SEMME expected to shorten the travel time from Bicutan in Taguig City to Batasan in Quezon City to 35 minutes.
Traslacion Advisory: Globe, Smart suspend mobile services
January 09, 2018

Traslacion Advisory: Globe, Smart suspend mobile services

Globe, TM, Smart, Talk 'N Text (TNT) and Sun users will experience mobile signal loss or disruptions.
What to Expect During Traslacion 2018 in Manila
June 03, 2022

What to Expect During Traslacion 2018 in Manila

Traveling to Manila during the Traslacion? Here's what you need to know!
DICT aims to have 250,000 Wi-Fi sites by 2022 in PH
January 08, 2018

DICT aims to have 250,000 Wi-Fi sites by 2022 in PH

This project aims to help students, who are in need of the internet when researching and studying.
Ibiza BGC ceases operations
January 05, 2018

Ibiza BGC ceases operations

Ibiza BGC had been straightforward about the reasons for their closing.
News Rundown: January 1 – 5, 2018
January 08, 2018

News Rundown: January 1 – 5, 2018

One week down, 51 weeks to go. We've had a pretty eventful week thus far. We've had rebrands, closures, and several announcements. Here's Philippine Primer's first News Rundown for 2018.
PH is Third Happiest Country in the World
June 03, 2022

PH is Third Happiest Country in the World

Philippines was once again able to make its name known throughout the world by placing third as the happiest country in the world.
PH Places First in Solar Power in Asia
June 03, 2022

PH Places First in Solar Power in Asia

Philippines gained another recognition after ranking first among other developing countries in using a new system for the generation of electricity nationwide.
December 8 declared a national holiday
January 02, 2018

December 8 declared a national holiday

The Philippines now has a total of 19 official public holidays.
DOT’s Must-visit destinations for 2018
January 02, 2018

DOT’s Must-visit destinations for 2018

A bucket list for those trapped in the city!
DOTr, MMDA to regulate car tints in 2018
December 26, 2017

DOTr, MMDA to regulate car tints in 2018

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is expected to release an order setting how dark your car window tints can be by the first quarter of 2018.