News & Current Events

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.
Bana’s Coffee from Sagada Wins International Award
July 18, 2017

Bana’s Coffee from Sagada Wins International Award

Sagada coffee is raising standards!
NatGeo: PH is one of the places that deserves more travelers
July 17, 2017

NatGeo: PH is one of the places that deserves more travelers

Read on why NatGeo says Philippines deserves more travelers.
Uber, Grab Drivers Without Franchise Cannot Operate Starting July 27
July 17, 2017

Uber, Grab Drivers Without Franchise Cannot Operate Starting July 27

Starting July 27, Uber and Grab drivers without franchise risk getting their cars impounded and paying a fine of Php 120,000 when caught.
Shark Week 2017: #TeamPhelps vs #TeamShark to kick off Shark Week
July 14, 2017

Shark Week 2017: #TeamPhelps vs #TeamShark to kick off Shark Week

Shark Week is back, and it's got something up its sleeve: Great Gold vs Great White!
Palawan: Still the Best Island in the World
July 17, 2017

Palawan: Still the Best Island in the World

Palawan is such a gifted province, which is why people never get tired of raving about it.
Nationwide Smoking Ban to take effect on July 22
July 14, 2017

Nationwide Smoking Ban to take effect on July 22

Here's what you need to know about the Smoking Ban in the Philippines.
Dole Philippines Launches ‘Sunshine Heroes’ to Save PH from Garbage Crisis
July 14, 2017

Dole Philippines Launches ‘Sunshine Heroes’ to Save PH from Garbage Crisis

Dole proves that their brand is about spreading the sunshine of positivity and a hopeful way of living.
Metro-wide earthquake drill happening on July 14
July 13, 2017

Metro-wide earthquake drill happening on July 14

Don't forget to duck, cover and hold!