News & Current Events

News Rundown November 20 – 24, 2017
November 24, 2017

News Rundown November 20 – 24, 2017

A bill breaks through Congress, new routes for PAL, a schedule is laid out for a terminal in the south, and President Rodrigo Duterte makes two pronouncements. All these in our Weekly News Rundown.
BGC Arts Center unveils 6 ArtBGC 2017 murals by local and foreign artists
November 23, 2017

BGC Arts Center unveils 6 ArtBGC 2017 murals by local and foreign artists

Be sure to listen to the artists' story behind each mural!
3rd Don Papa Art Competition Now Open for Entries
November 22, 2017

3rd Don Papa Art Competition Now Open for Entries

Here's one way for local artists to reach a global audience and travel the world!
Japan Airlines celebrates 50 years of Manila-Tokyo line
November 21, 2017

Japan Airlines celebrates 50 years of Manila-Tokyo line

50 years on, and people still choose JAL for flights between Manila and Japan.
PH and New Zealand sign MOC on education deal
November 21, 2017

PH and New Zealand sign MOC on education deal

Philippines strengthened ties with New Zealand as both sign for a memorandum of cooperation in improving education system.
Gigantic Christmas Tree Adorns City of Dreams Manila for the Holiday Season
November 21, 2017

Gigantic Christmas Tree Adorns City of Dreams Manila for the Holiday Season

Last November 18, 2017, the City of Dreams Manila in Paranaque City marked their welcoming ceremonies for the upcoming Holiday season through the lighting of the 32-feet Christmas tree.
Christmas Lights Illuminates Gigantic Tree at Circuit Makati
November 20, 2017

Christmas Lights Illuminates Gigantic Tree at Circuit Makati

The Christmas tree lighting ceremony coincided with the opening of the biggest, hippest and most exciting bazaar, Ayala Land’s Pop-Up Town.
New railway system to link Manila, Clark, Northern Luzon
November 17, 2017

New railway system to link Manila, Clark, Northern Luzon

We can now look forward to a smoother commute from Manila to Clark and nearby provinces.
Sy, Zobel in Forbes’ list of Asia’s Richest Families 2017
November 17, 2017

Sy, Zobel in Forbes’ list of Asia’s Richest Families 2017

Two Filipino families once again claim their spots in the Asia's Richest Families 2017 list by Forbes.
News Rundown: November 13- 17, 2017
June 15, 2022

News Rundown: November 13- 17, 2017

Philippines once again made an impact by making its name known throughout the world through various news presented.
Fun Budget Campaign to Feature the Island of Boracay in the Philippines
November 16, 2017

Fun Budget Campaign to Feature the Island of Boracay in the Philippines

With the goal of making Boracay a prime destination in the country, it is now slowly being achieved.
KWF to launch Filipino spell checker software by 2018
June 16, 2022

KWF to launch Filipino spell checker software by 2018

The very first spell checker software that will be developed by KWF is targeted to launch by 2018.
Available Now: Starbucks Holiday Drinks 2017
November 14, 2017

Available Now: Starbucks Holiday Drinks 2017

Another reason to be merry!
What to Expect during the 31st ASEAN Summit
November 10, 2017

What to Expect during the 31st ASEAN Summit

Road closures, no-fly zones, and no-sail zones will be strictly implemented during the 31st ASEAN Summit.
Festival of Lights illuminates Ayala Triangle Gardens for the Holiday Season
November 10, 2017

Festival of Lights illuminates Ayala Triangle Gardens for the Holiday Season

Ayala Land once again left its audience in awe and complete amazement in the launch of the Festival of Lights in Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City.
News Rundown: November 6 to 10, 2017
June 16, 2022

News Rundown: November 6 to 10, 2017

Here's a recap of the news that happened this week in the Philippines.
Baguio City from PH is one of the new UNESCO Creative Cities
November 08, 2017

Baguio City from PH is one of the new UNESCO Creative Cities

Philippines now has its first city listed as part of the 64 newly-designated UNESCO Creative Cities.
Filipino artist Kristian Kabuay revives Baybayin
November 09, 2017

Filipino artist Kristian Kabuay revives Baybayin

Baybayin is an endangered writing system, with only one tribe from a remote village still using the script.
Wine Tasting Appreciation Night held to celebrate upcoming ‘Soiree Beaujolais’
November 08, 2017

Wine Tasting Appreciation Night held to celebrate upcoming ‘Soiree Beaujolais’

This coming November 24, 2017 the Soiree Beaujolais will take place where guests are invited to enjoy the night as they toast with the uncorking of the Beaujolais Nouveau.
Ayala Land’s Ceremonial Christmas Street Lighting 2017
November 07, 2017

Ayala Land’s Ceremonial Christmas Street Lighting 2017

Last November 3, 2017, the much-awaited lighting of the Ayala Avenue in Makati City took place, leaving its audience in awe and in full amazement.