News & Current Events

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.
Road Closures for ASEAN Summit
November 07, 2017

Road Closures for ASEAN Summit

Motorists and land travelers are strongly advised to refrain from passing through the designated lockdown routes in Metro Manila during the conduct of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, mostly in Pasay and in Manila.
Filipino Race Car Duo Finishes Second at the FIA Asia Auto Gymkhana Championships in Taoyuan, Taiwan
June 21, 2022

Filipino Race Car Duo Finishes Second at the FIA Asia Auto Gymkhana Championships in Taoyuan, Taiwan

Despite of losing their winning streak, these racers will definitely come back and once again regain the crown.
Avoid EDSA on Nov. 8: MMDA sets date of dry run for ASEAN night convoy
November 06, 2017

Avoid EDSA on Nov. 8: MMDA sets date of dry run for ASEAN night convoy

Thinking of a night-out that requires you to go through EDSA on November 8? You may want to take that rain check because you’re going to be in for a rough drive.
5th Philippine SME Business Expo held successfully at SMX
November 06, 2017

5th Philippine SME Business Expo held successfully at SMX

The 5th Philippine SME Business Expo once again successfully gathered more than a hundred exhibitors and over 180 brands in one venue at the SMX Convention Center.
2nd phase of Laguna Lake Highway now open to motorists
November 03, 2017

2nd phase of Laguna Lake Highway now open to motorists

Laguna Lake Highway cuts the travel time between Bicutan and Taytay down to 30 minutes!
Pinay student activist is one of TIME’s 30 Most Influential Teens of 2017
November 03, 2017

Pinay student activist is one of TIME’s 30 Most Influential Teens of 2017

Pinay student Shibby de Guzman and social media star Bretman Rock make it to TIME’s most influential teens this year.
News Rundown: October 30-November 3, 2017
June 21, 2022

News Rundown: October 30-November 3, 2017

Discover the news you need to know every week with Philippine Primer.
BSP sets Dec 29, 2017 as new deadline to exchange old banknotes
November 02, 2017

BSP sets Dec 29, 2017 as new deadline to exchange old banknotes

New deadline, people! December 29, 2017!
BGC now fully fiber-powered by PLDT
October 30, 2017

BGC now fully fiber-powered by PLDT

High-speed internet for everybody in BGC!