News & Current Events

American Standard, Rajo Laurel team up for ‘Showers of Happiness’ promo
June 13, 2017

American Standard, Rajo Laurel team up for ‘Showers of Happiness’ promo

The fitting and momentous collaboration of two icons of passion and innovation give customers the exclusive opportunity to indulge in stylish showering.
Philippine Independence Day: 119 years of Freedom
June 09, 2017

Philippine Independence Day: 119 years of Freedom

On Monday, Filipinos all over the world will celebrate 119 years of Philippine Independence. There will be a lot of activities happening over the long weekend, and the government is not one to miss out on all the action.
Fake news blocker in PH now available for Chrome users
June 09, 2017

Fake news blocker in PH now available for Chrome users

With how much the Philippines has gone head over heels for anything branded as “fake news,” two journalism groups decided to take up action and launched a fake news blocker extension for Google Chrome. IMAGE Pexels The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) and the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) launched on June 5 a fake news blocker called Fakeblok. It’s a Google Chrome plug-in that blocks articles from fake news sites on your Facebook newsfeed. IMAGE Chrome Web Store The plug-in also allows users to submit sites that they think shares fake news. These websites will then be reviewed and vetted by an independent group […]
Manila and Clark Airport to be connected by high speed rail in 2022
June 09, 2017

Manila and Clark Airport to be connected by high speed rail in 2022

A railway connecting Metro Manila and Clark Airport could be up and running by 2022, addressing concerns for Metro Manila’s clogged roads and Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s congested runways.
PH included in Top 10 Friendliest Destinations for Families — expat survey
June 09, 2017

PH included in Top 10 Friendliest Destinations for Families — expat survey

InterNations, the largest network for expats, has released their Top 10 Friendliest Destinations for Families, and the Philippines earns the 10th spot, beating 35 other countries.
WB, ADB, Business sector call for better foreign investment conditions
June 09, 2017

WB, ADB, Business sector call for better foreign investment conditions

The government’s plans to improve the country via infrastructure projects, tax reforms, and transparency are mostly going according to plan, but the business community is still seeing more ways the country can grow on a more inclusive scale.
UP improves ranking in QS top university list
June 09, 2017

UP improves ranking in QS top university list

UP now places in 367th spot at the QS World University Rankings.
Anthony Bourdain says sisig could ‘convince’ the world to discover Filipino food
June 07, 2017

Anthony Bourdain says sisig could ‘convince’ the world to discover Filipino food

He told in a recent interview that Filipino dish sisig will "win the hearts and minds of the world."
PH improves in the 2017 World Competitiveness Yearbook
June 07, 2017

PH improves in the 2017 World Competitiveness Yearbook

The Philippines‘ progress in some areas has been revealed by an evaluation by IMD.
Apple’s iOS 11 feature may help driving in PH
June 06, 2017

Apple’s iOS 11 feature may help driving in PH

Apple’s iOS 11 is packed with a lot of new and amazing features – but the best one is deceptively simple, and can directly apply to drivers in the Philippines.
DOT: Nickelodeon’s theme park in Coron could still push through
June 06, 2017

DOT: Nickelodeon’s theme park in Coron could still push through

Nickelodeon’s resort developer is still looking forward to building a theme park in Coron, Palawan according to the Department of Tourism (DOT), and they want to do it this year.
SMC wants to rehab MRT3, open to partnerships with other conglomerates
June 05, 2017

SMC wants to rehab MRT3, open to partnerships with other conglomerates

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) wants in once more on rehabilitating the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), and this time they are open to working with other conglomerates.
PH internet speed improves
June 05, 2017

PH internet speed improves

According to Akamai, the Philippines led the Asia Pacific cluster in gains with a 20% quarterly boost in average connection speeds.
Mega Manila Subway deal as good as done — DOTr
June 05, 2017

Mega Manila Subway deal as good as done — DOTr

One of the Duterte administration’s pet projects is set to become a reality, as Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade said the deal for the Mega Manila Subway has been practically sealed between Japan and the Philippines.
Validity of PH drivers’ licenses now 5 years, can be extended to 10
June 02, 2017

Validity of PH drivers’ licenses now 5 years, can be extended to 10

Driver’s licenses have always been valid for only three years. However, this may soon be a thing of the past once President Rodrigo Duterte signs a law extending their validity to as much as 10 years.
ADVISORY: RWM area on lockdown
June 02, 2017

ADVISORY: RWM area on lockdown

Integrated resort and casino complex Resorts World Manila (RWM) is on lockdown after a supposed attack happened earlier today.
American chef Anthony Bourdain returns to Manila for WSFC
June 02, 2017

American chef Anthony Bourdain returns to Manila for WSFC

American chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain is back in Manila for the World Street Food Congress (WSFC) 2017.
Makatizen Card: Makati citizens go cashless, digital
June 02, 2017

Makatizen Card: Makati citizens go cashless, digital

Makati looks forward to the future with its own e-payment system and a mobile app.
Australian Embassy supports financial inclusion of marginalized poor
June 02, 2017

Australian Embassy supports financial inclusion of marginalized poor

I AFFORD Project aims to connect poor Filipinos to affordable digital financial services.
Chef Gordon Ramsay picks pork adobo burger in American cook-off
May 02, 2022

Chef Gordon Ramsay picks pork adobo burger in American cook-off

Michelin-starred celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay picks Filipino-inspired burger in Good Morning America cooking competition.