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International Museum Day 2017: Museums as tools for creating peaceful communities
May 12, 2017

International Museum Day 2017: Museums as tools for creating peaceful communities

The worldwide community of museums will celebrate International Museum Day on and around 18 May 2017 with the theme Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in museums.
Filipino actors and filmmakers bag awards at ASEAN Film Fest
May 04, 2022

Filipino actors and filmmakers bag awards at ASEAN Film Fest

The Philippine ruled at the 3rd ASEAN Film Festival and Awards!
Palawan, still safe to visit—MIMAROPA police
May 04, 2022

Palawan, still safe to visit—MIMAROPA police

In relation to the travel warnings issued by the United States and United Kingdom to Palawan, Mimaropa Chief of Police Wilben Mayor assures that the island and its nearby provinces are guaranteed safe to visit.
New mall and condo complex to rise in BGC
May 08, 2017

New mall and condo complex to rise in BGC

If you’ve ever wanted to live in BGC yet you are still having a hard time finding a place to stay, don’t fret. A new condominium complex and retail mall is set to rise in BGC, courtesy of Federal Land, Inc.
DOTR, CAAP open new Puerto Princesa International Airport in Palawan
May 05, 2017

DOTR, CAAP open new Puerto Princesa International Airport in Palawan

The new Puerto Princesa International Airport in Palawan has been recently launched by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
P65-billion LRT-1 Cavite Extension breaks ground
May 05, 2017

P65-billion LRT-1 Cavite Extension breaks ground

If you’ve been living in Parañaque, Las Piñas, and Cavite and have been continually struggling with getting to other parts of Metro Manila, then you’re in for a treat.
Inviting the Indoors In with Crate and Barrel’s Spring Summer Collection 2017
May 05, 2017

Inviting the Indoors In with Crate and Barrel’s Spring Summer Collection 2017

Check out the Crate&Barrel Spring/Summer 2017 Collection in stores now.
SM Prime Holdings, Federal Land team up to build ‘most beautiful building’ in PH
May 04, 2017

SM Prime Holdings, Federal Land team up to build ‘most beautiful building’ in PH

A P5-billion luxury tower in Ayala Avenue which is dubbed to be the “most beautiful building in the Philippines,” is set to be built by two of the biggest names in the property development industry: SM Prime Holdings and Federal Land Inc.
Possible meeting of the minds: Trump invites Duterte to White House
May 04, 2022

Possible meeting of the minds: Trump invites Duterte to White House

A meeting between two of the world’s most polarizing leaders may soon happen at the White House as U.S. President Donald Trump invited the country’s tough-talking President Rodrigo Duterte during the 30th ASEAN Summit.
Malapascua, Cebu is one of Asia’s best beaches–The Telegraph
May 04, 2022

Malapascua, Cebu is one of Asia’s best beaches–The Telegraph

In a list published by The Telegraph, Bounty Beach in Malapascua, Cebu is one of Asia’s best beaches.
SM Prime allocates P50 billion per year to property development
April 27, 2017

SM Prime allocates P50 billion per year to property development

SM Prime Holdings, an integrated property company, will be allocating P50 billion a year to their capital spending which will be used in the expansion and development of their properties.
New World Makati Hotel partners with Embassy of Canada and Wheelchair Basketball Canada
April 27, 2017

New World Makati Hotel partners with Embassy of Canada and Wheelchair Basketball Canada

New World Makati Hotel served as the official residence of the visiting members of the Wheelchair Basketball Canada team.
SM Investments revamp top positions, Sio to replace Henry Sy as chair
May 04, 2022

SM Investments revamp top positions, Sio to replace Henry Sy as chair

In an announcement made by SM investments Corporation (SMIC), SMIC long-time Chief Financial Officer Jose Sio will replace founder Henry Sy Sr. to lead the conglomerate that the latter held post.
PH eyed to become Japan’s fifth largest furniture exporter by 2019
April 27, 2017

PH eyed to become Japan’s fifth largest furniture exporter by 2019

DTI-CITEM and Japan’s biggest management group ink MoU to boost PH-Japan trade relations
8 Most Influential Tycoons in the Philippines
May 04, 2022

8 Most Influential Tycoons in the Philippines

These tycoons have gone beyond doing business and influenced how the nation is built. Here we list the most influential tycoons in the Philippines.
Brexit may benefit PH economy — NordCham
April 26, 2017

Brexit may benefit PH economy — NordCham

The Philippines stands to actually benefit from the effects of United Kingdom's impending withdrawal from the European Union—commonly referred to as “Brexit.”
ADVISORY: Traffic rerouting plans for 30th ASEAN Summit
April 27, 2017

ADVISORY: Traffic rerouting plans for 30th ASEAN Summit

Got plans to travel around the CCP Complex, MOA, and Makati from April 26 to April 29? You might want to re-think those plans.
LOOK: Highlights of the 65th Manila FAME event
May 04, 2022

LOOK: Highlights of the 65th Manila FAME event

Here's a recap of what happened in the premier design and lifestyle event, Manila FAME 2017.
The Philippines now has its own ‘Silicon Valley’
April 25, 2017

The Philippines now has its own ‘Silicon Valley’

Ideas are as hard to come by as there are people willing to invest once you do have an idea. All these can now become a thing of the past with the recent launch of the country’s “mini Silicon Valley” in Makati City.
Labor Day Sale: Get up to 80% discount on these Summer Essentials
April 24, 2017

Labor Day Sale: Get up to 80% discount on these Summer Essentials

Score amazing discounts at Lazada Philippines from April 24 to May 1, 2017!