News & Current Events

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.
2017 Lookback: The Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines
June 03, 2022

2017 Lookback: The Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines

Here are our Top 10 Newsmakers for 2017 which made an impact not only in the Philippines, but also in the world.
New 5-peso coins now in circulation
December 29, 2017

New 5-peso coins now in circulation

Have you seen the new 5-peso coin yet?
News Rundown: December 25-28, 2017
June 03, 2022

News Rundown: December 25-28, 2017

We have listed some of the most important news that you need to know in the Philippines.
Qwikwire wins Best Fintech Startup in ASEAN Rice Bowl
December 27, 2017

Qwikwire wins Best Fintech Startup in ASEAN Rice Bowl

Qwikwire was the only Philippine startup that won an award at the ASEAN Rice Bowl 2017.
PH ranks 8th in International Living Australia’s Best Places to Retire In
June 03, 2022

PH ranks 8th in International Living Australia’s Best Places to Retire In

International Living continues to help people find locations where they can get the best deal in terms of estate, and the quality of life lived for the entity of retirement.
News Rundown: December 18-22, 2017
December 22, 2017

News Rundown: December 18-22, 2017

Let Philippine Primer deliver you good news of what happened this week!
P2P Bus Service launches UP Town Center-Makati CBD route
December 19, 2017

P2P Bus Service launches UP Town Center-Makati CBD route

Heads up, here’s another bus route for a smooth commute!
Philjets Takes Reigning Miss Universe to Batanes
June 07, 2022

Philjets Takes Reigning Miss Universe to Batanes

Miss Universe 2017’s very own Demi-Leigh Nel- Peters along with Miss Great Britain, Anna Burdzy decided to head to the Philippines for their very first official destination tour after the pageant.
MMDA looks forward for the completion of the Pasig River Art Project
December 18, 2017

MMDA looks forward for the completion of the Pasig River Art Project

MMDA partnered with big companies in the country in holding an art project to continually promote urban change, through the Pasig River Art for Urban Change.
News Rundown: December 11-15, 2017
December 15, 2017

News Rundown: December 11-15, 2017

Tax reform bill gets ratified by Congress, BSP releases new banknotes, and more on this week's news rundown!
Pintô Art opens permanent showroom in Manhattan, NY
December 09, 2017

Pintô Art opens permanent showroom in Manhattan, NY

Pintô Art is once again opening a huge door for Filipino artists that leads to global recognition—and this time, the door is open for good.
News Rundown: December 4 to 8, 2017
June 07, 2022

News Rundown: December 4 to 8, 2017

Here are some of the most important news that you need to know in the Philippines.
Filipino student wins annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge
December 07, 2017

Filipino student wins annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Hilary received $250,000 educational prizes as she outdid a large number of students from 178 countries that registered and passed videos as well.
BDO gears up for seamless services via newer technology
December 06, 2017

BDO gears up for seamless services via newer technology

BDO Unibank, Inc., the country’s largest bank is set to take on the challenge of the digital age.
Filipina wins 2 medals at IWF World Championships
December 05, 2017

Filipina wins 2 medals at IWF World Championships

She was also the winner of a silver medal in 2017 Rio Olympics.