News & Current Events

Baguio City vies to be PH’s first UNESCO creative city
September 13, 2017

Baguio City vies to be PH’s first UNESCO creative city

Baguio City is shortlisted in UNESCO’s Creative Cities.
#MaringPH: Storm track, suspensions, flight cancellations
September 12, 2017

#MaringPH: Storm track, suspensions, flight cancellations

Tropical Depression Maring and Typhoon Lannie are both in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), causing moderate to heavy rains in Metro Manila and other provinces.
Liza Avelino, A Filipina Domestic Helper Who Climbed Africa’s Highest Mountain
September 10, 2017

Liza Avelino, A Filipina Domestic Helper Who Climbed Africa’s Highest Mountain

Miss Liza Avelino has been planning to visit Tanzania to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro for over a year before she finally pulled it off, making her one of the first Filipinos who climbed Africa’s tallest mountain.
News Rundown: September 4 to 8, 2017
June 28, 2022

News Rundown: September 4 to 8, 2017

The Philippines once again made its name known through various news from university rankings to Bruno Mars’ concerts happening in the country.
PH is 8th best country to start a business, 13th best country to invest in
September 07, 2017

PH is 8th best country to start a business, 13th best country to invest in

PH also ranked #43 in the overall rank of best countries in the world.
DMCI founder David M. Consunji dies at 95
September 05, 2017

DMCI founder David M. Consunji dies at 95

David M. Consunji was the founding father and chairman emeritus of construction giant DMCI Holdings.
DFA removes travel agencies’ reserved slots for passport appointments
September 05, 2017

DFA removes travel agencies’ reserved slots for passport appointments

The Department of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday that it has opened 1,200 passport appointment slots following their removal from travel agencies last month.
Puerto Princesa makes it to CNN Travel’s ‘List of Scenic Splendor’
September 04, 2017

Puerto Princesa makes it to CNN Travel’s ‘List of Scenic Splendor’

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River ranks 30th in CNN’s “The Ultimate List of Scenic Splendor.”
Quezon City is PH’s most competitive city again
September 01, 2017

Quezon City is PH’s most competitive city again

Quezon City bagged several awards this year!
PAL to roll out more domestic flights starting Oct. 1
August 30, 2017

PAL to roll out more domestic flights starting Oct. 1

This is great news for those planning out-of-town domestic trips this Christmas season!
Philippines lands in 6th spot at 2017 SEA Games
August 31, 2017

Philippines lands in 6th spot at 2017 SEA Games

The Philippines finished the 29th SEA Games in 6th place after competing in 37 out of the 38 sports, with a medal haul of 24 Golds, 33 Silvers and 64 Bronze which is the country's worst finish in 18 years.
Biggest Hotel in Mindanao Will Rise Soon
June 29, 2022

Biggest Hotel in Mindanao Will Rise Soon

You will soon have more lodging options on your future trip to Davao City once the construction of this hotel is completed!
Uber pays fine and drivers, now back in full swing
August 30, 2017

Uber pays fine and drivers, now back in full swing

Netizens and commuters rejoice! Uber is back up and running once more!
It’s official: Palace declares Sept. 1 a regular holiday for Eid’l Adha
June 29, 2022

It’s official: Palace declares Sept. 1 a regular holiday for Eid’l Adha

Weeks of speculation and checking on the internet have paid off! It's now official!
LTFRB now issues driver’s licenses with 5-year validity
August 29, 2017

LTFRB now issues driver’s licenses with 5-year validity

If your record is clean, you can even have your license renewed with 10-year validity!
Forbes Released the Philippines’ 50 Richest 2017
August 30, 2017

Forbes Released the Philippines’ 50 Richest 2017

Most of the names came as no surprise, but there’s one new name that made a debut in the list!
Call for submissions for Ayala Museum’s Yarn Bomb-knit Bomb exhibition
August 29, 2017

Call for submissions for Ayala Museum’s Yarn Bomb-knit Bomb exhibition

The name Lulu Tan-Gan is synonymous to fashionable knitwear, and for a good reason the lady dubbed as "the queen of knitwear" has been designing knits since 1985, but her success in the industry has not stopped Lulu from embracing what she calls a "design evolution.
Lawton Avenue Widening Project Started
August 25, 2017

Lawton Avenue Widening Project Started

It will make your BGC-NAIA trip much shorter!
Ayumi Endo’s Touch and See 3D Project Launch in Malacañang
August 25, 2017

Ayumi Endo’s Touch and See 3D Project Launch in Malacañang

This project is inspired by and dedicated to the visually-impaired people.
Pacquiao-Horn Rematch possible in November
August 25, 2017

Pacquiao-Horn Rematch possible in November

Get your cheering voices ready for another match between Pacquiao and Horn!