News & Current Events

Laarni Paredes, The First Filipina to Finish Norway Triathlon
August 18, 2017

Laarni Paredes, The First Filipina to Finish Norway Triathlon

Being hailed as an ironwoman, Laarni managed to survive a 4 km swim in an icy-cold water; a 180 km uphill bike and; a 42 km run, finished after 17 hours, 34 minutes and 57 seconds, placing 19th among 20 “white shirt” finalists.
Full Implementation of Free Tuition Law in June 2018
August 18, 2017

Full Implementation of Free Tuition Law in June 2018

The free tuition law will be fully implemented in the Philippines by June 2018, as assured by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) last August 10.
Little Tokyo is not going anywhere: Developer, tenants
August 18, 2017

Little Tokyo is not going anywhere: Developer, tenants

While some of our most beloved and longstanding Japanese restaurants at the Mile-Long Building and Creekside Mall may be closing down, those at Little Tokyo stand firm.
New British Ambassador sees off latest batch of Chevening scholars
August 16, 2017

New British Ambassador sees off latest batch of Chevening scholars

Incoming British Ambassador Daniel Pruce sends off 27 Chevening scholars to the UK for their one year of study.
Ichiro Kataoka accompanies Dragnet Girl at the 11th International Silent Film Festival
August 17, 2017

Ichiro Kataoka accompanies Dragnet Girl at the 11th International Silent Film Festival

Save your weekends and don't miss out on this rare opportunity!
13th Cinemalaya Awards Night: Winners and 2018 finalists unveiled
August 14, 2017

13th Cinemalaya Awards Night: Winners and 2018 finalists unveiled

See the winners for Cinemalaya 2017 and the Cinemalaya 2018 finalists!
Filipino Debater hailed as Best Debater in Asia
August 12, 2017

Filipino Debater hailed as Best Debater in Asia

Filipino debating teams were not simply competing; they were seeking to prove their worth as democratic subjects.
Tour the Presidential Museum Virtually on Google Arts & Culture
August 12, 2017

Tour the Presidential Museum Virtually on Google Arts & Culture

President Rodrigo Duterte has taken his mandate of making the Palace accessible to people one step further.
HISTORY Con 2017: The Event You Got to Be in Right Now
August 12, 2017

HISTORY Con 2017: The Event You Got to Be in Right Now

If there is one place that you should be in right now and over the weekend, that should be the World Trade Center!
Irvin Salted Egg to open store in Mega Fashion Hall
August 10, 2017

Irvin Salted Egg to open store in Mega Fashion Hall

This is not a drill! We repeat: THIS IS NOT A DRILL!
Alabang to BGC P2P route to be launched on August 14
August 09, 2017

Alabang to BGC P2P route to be launched on August 14

Going to BGC from Alabang is now made more convenient!
Duterte signs Free Internet in Public Places Act
August 07, 2017

Duterte signs Free Internet in Public Places Act

Free internet for all in the Philippines will soon be a reality!
Roxas Blvd closed to traffic for ASEAN Anniversary on Aug 8
August 07, 2017

Roxas Blvd closed to traffic for ASEAN Anniversary on Aug 8

Drivers and commuters are advised to avoid Roxas Boulevard tomorrow to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.
Spend the rainy days with Museum Cafe’s promos
August 07, 2017

Spend the rainy days with Museum Cafe’s promos

Tea goes well with everything, especially during the rainy season.
New way-finding system, now installed in Makati streets
August 08, 2017

New way-finding system, now installed in Makati streets

The way-finding system and improved street signs help to create order on the roadways and are employed to provide essential information not only to drivers but to the general public as well.
Free Tuition Bill in PH Signed Into Law
August 04, 2017

Free Tuition Bill in PH Signed Into Law

The announcement came unexpectedly due to the forthright opposition of many of the President’s economic managers.
Pasig River is a finalist in 2017 Thiess International Riverprize
August 03, 2017

Pasig River is a finalist in 2017 Thiess International Riverprize

It's not too late to save the Pasig River!
Duterte signs 10-year passports and 5-year driver’s licenses into law
August 06, 2017

Duterte signs 10-year passports and 5-year driver’s licenses into law

New applicants for a Philippine passport or driver’s license will not need to worry about renewing it so soon.
P2P announces free shuttle service for SM North to Trinoma
August 02, 2017

P2P announces free shuttle service for SM North to Trinoma

This free shuttle is convenient and hassle-free for the rainy days!
French envoy to PH bids the country adieux
August 02, 2017

French envoy to PH bids the country adieux

Adieux and Merci, Ambassador Thierry Mathou!