News & Current Events

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!
PH calls for creation of network of marine protected areas in ASEAN
October 30, 2017

PH calls for creation of network of marine protected areas in ASEAN

The Philippines is starting a call to create a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) with the other member countries of the ASEAN to safeguard migratory species and habitats critical to their survival.
The Nonesuch Fine Collectibles and Rarities: An Art Fair Like No Other
October 30, 2017

The Nonesuch Fine Collectibles and Rarities: An Art Fair Like No Other

Another The Nonesuch in 2018 please!
News Rundown: October 23-27, 2017
October 27, 2017

News Rundown: October 23-27, 2017

Filipinos win international awards, the country beats terrorism, and more good news from this week's headlines!
China to lend PH P175 Billion for PNR’s Bicol Express
June 22, 2022

China to lend PH P175 Billion for PNR’s Bicol Express

PNR's Bicol Express will now be revived after being granted P175 Billion aid from China.
Philippine Madrigal Singers wow New York and New Jersey audiences
June 23, 2022

Philippine Madrigal Singers wow New York and New Jersey audiences

The Philippine Madrigal Singers, an all Filipino choir founded in 1963 by a National Artist for Music, once again made its name known after being applauded by a number of foreign audiences from New York and New Jersey.
Palace declares Nov 13 – 15 as special holidays for NCR, Bulacan, Pampanga
October 23, 2017

Palace declares Nov 13 – 15 as special holidays for NCR, Bulacan, Pampanga

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‘Bring home a friend’ campaign relaunched by DOT
October 20, 2017

‘Bring home a friend’ campaign relaunched by DOT

Bring home a friend, let him/her explore the Philippines, and win a prize!
2-day transport strike, airports, and representation: Primer News Rundown
October 23, 2017

2-day transport strike, airports, and representation: Primer News Rundown

We have our representatives prepping for the first Aramco Asia Cup, Boracay and Cebu are once again among the best islands in the world, and NAIA finally makes it out of the world’s worst airports list.
Eurocampus celebrates 25 years of excellence and diversity
October 23, 2017

Eurocampus celebrates 25 years of excellence and diversity

25 is not only a number—it is also significant to the individuals that this international school has honed through the years.
13 PH kids fly to Spain for FC Barcelona training camp
October 18, 2017

13 PH kids fly to Spain for FC Barcelona training camp

13 kids were selected to participate in a series of football activities with FC Barcelona as MILO Philippines bring them to Barcelona, Spain from October 15 to 23.
News Rundown: October 9-13, 2017
June 24, 2022

News Rundown: October 9-13, 2017

Here are some of the news that you need to know this week. Be informed and get to know the Philippines more through these relevant news stories!
Fujitsu World Tour Asia Conference Manila 2017 with Mr. Craig Baty
October 12, 2017

Fujitsu World Tour Asia Conference Manila 2017 with Mr. Craig Baty

Five years ago, Fujitsu was born to change the present industry where they continue to put people and different processes together to satisfy human needs, and solve problems to make lives easier.