News & Current Events

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.
Junca Salon x Panasonic Beauty at PhilBeauty 2017
May 31, 2017

Junca Salon x Panasonic Beauty at PhilBeauty 2017

Visit Junca Salon’s booth stand number P29 at PhilBeauty 2017!
Young Filipino artists participate in international art event Venice Art Biennale
May 29, 2017

Young Filipino artists participate in international art event Venice Art Biennale

Two Filipino artists were the youngest to participate in the main exhibit of the international art event Venice Biennale.
BDO to partner with Japan’s Seven Bank on money remittance service
May 26, 2017

BDO to partner with Japan’s Seven Bank on money remittance service

In an effort to strengthen its money remittance business, BDO Unibank Inc. partners with Japan’s Seven Bank Ltd. in a statement released by the bank last Wednesday.
#PrayForMarawi: Things To Know About The Declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao
May 02, 2022

#PrayForMarawi: Things To Know About The Declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao

Due to recent attacks in Marawi province in Mindanao, Pres. Duterte was prompted to declare Martial Law in the island. Here's a brief explanation of Martial Law in the Philippines.
Russians show interest in going to PH to learn English
May 23, 2017

Russians show interest in going to PH to learn English

The Filipino penchant for English seems to have rubbed off on another country as Russians are now interested in visiting the Philippines to study English as a second language.
PAGASA, JICA team up to improve PH weather forecasting
May 22, 2017

PAGASA, JICA team up to improve PH weather forecasting

PAGASA’s forecasters are the best we have, but the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will help them increase their chances at getting tomorrow’s weather right.
Work-from-home bill passes second reading in Senate
May 02, 2022

Work-from-home bill passes second reading in Senate

The prospect of working from home just became a lot closer to reality as Senate Bill (SB) No. 1363 or the Telecommuting Act of 2017 just moved closer to being a law.
First step taken towards four-day work week in PH
May 19, 2017

First step taken towards four-day work week in PH

Everyone has always wondered what it would feel like to work only four days a week. Well, that might soon be a reality as a bill looking to do just that has passed the committee level at the House of Representatives (HOR).
Japanese comedy trio HPN3 recognized by ABS-CBN
May 18, 2017

Japanese comedy trio HPN3 recognized by ABS-CBN

Three Japanese comedians, known as the HPN3, are here in the Philippines to make a career by giving us a good laugh using the Filipino language.
Converge ICT upgrades plan, launches 25 Mbps internet speed for P1500
May 02, 2022

Converge ICT upgrades plan, launches 25 Mbps internet speed for P1500

Internet service provider (ISP) Converge ICT Solutions Inc. launches new broadband plan with no data cap called FiberXtreme.
Safer roads ahead: Mobile phones can no longer be ‘used’ while driving in PH
May 15, 2017

Safer roads ahead: Mobile phones can no longer be ‘used’ while driving in PH

It would appear that Philippine roads will be safer starting May 18 as Republic Act (RA) 10913 or the Anti-Distracted Driving Act is set to take full effect.
Nike releases PH-inspired shoe dubbed ‘Agimat’
May 15, 2017

Nike releases PH-inspired shoe dubbed ‘Agimat’

A care package was recently sent to Gilas Pilipinas: the new LeBron 14 Agimat.
Pia Wurtzbach chosen as new UNAIDS Asia-Pacific ambassador
May 12, 2017

Pia Wurtzbach chosen as new UNAIDS Asia-Pacific ambassador

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has recently been chosen as UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific.