News & Current Events

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!
DoT launches ‘Invite Home a Friend’ program for Fil-Ams in US
July 31, 2017

DoT launches ‘Invite Home a Friend’ program for Fil-Ams in US

Time to invite your FilAm friends back to the Philippines!
P77B bridge, airport, and dam will soon be built by Duterte government in Western Visayas
July 31, 2017

P77B bridge, airport, and dam will soon be built by Duterte government in Western Visayas

Major changes and improvements will happen to the three projects.
PUP student Gian Javelona part of Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ Asia
July 28, 2017

PUP student Gian Javelona part of Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ Asia

A former student of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines has been included in Forbes list of 30 Under 30.
DOTr moves headquarters to Clark
July 26, 2022

DOTr moves headquarters to Clark

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set on moving from Mandaluyong City to Clark, Pampanga starting with a flag raising ceremony on July 28, Friday.
Uber, Grab drivers accredited after June 30 must be deactivated – LTFRB
July 27, 2017

Uber, Grab drivers accredited after June 30 must be deactivated – LTFRB

This came after the LTFRB July 11 order to stop the operations of drivers without permits.
Justin Bieber cancels Purpose Tour
July 25, 2017

Justin Bieber cancels Purpose Tour

Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.
SONA 2017: What you should know
July 23, 2017

SONA 2017: What you should know

The first State of the National Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is set to happen on July 24.
Malacanang announces holidays for 2018
July 21, 2017

Malacanang announces holidays for 2018

18 holidays with 10 announced as regular holidays, 6 as special non-working days, and 2 additional non-working days were declared by Malacanang.
North Korea Invites Travelers to Go on a Themed Tour
July 22, 2017

North Korea Invites Travelers to Go on a Themed Tour

Will you add North Korea to your #travelgoals?
12-minute travel time between BGC and Ortigas seen by 2020
August 08, 2022

12-minute travel time between BGC and Ortigas seen by 2020

Soon, it'll just take about 12 minutes travel time from BGC to Ortigas!
Flavors of Israel ICCP Networking Night: Of Food and Fellowship
July 21, 2017

Flavors of Israel ICCP Networking Night: Of Food and Fellowship

Flavors of Israel did not only connote food but also conveyed the nation’s essence and diversity.
Compromise reached by Uber, Grab, LTFRB
July 20, 2017

Compromise reached by Uber, Grab, LTFRB

A compromise was reached yesterday between Transport Network Companies (TNCs) Grab, Uber and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) which allowed both TNCs to appeal their alleged colorum violations. IMAGE Senate.gov.ph In a report from ABS-CBN News, Sen. JV Ejercito, the vice chair of the Senate Committee on Public Services, said representatives from the LTFRB and both TNCs met in a closed door meeting last Wednesday, July 19, and reached a compromise. IMAGE Sen. Grace Poe’s official Twitter account “After a brief meeting, the LTFRB said they will just wait for Grab and Uber to file a Motion for Reconsideration, which in effect would legally suspend and extend […]
National Museum declares Pagsanjan Arch, Intramuros Monuments as NCTs
August 08, 2022

National Museum declares Pagsanjan Arch, Intramuros Monuments as NCTs

A new set of National Cultural treasures was unveiled by the National Museum of the Philippines on Monday.