News & Current Events

Mega Manila Subway leads Duterte admin’s ‘Golden Age of Infrastructure’
April 20, 2017

Mega Manila Subway leads Duterte admin’s ‘Golden Age of Infrastructure’

The Duterte administration recently unveiled its infrastructure plans until 2022 and the country’s first subway system is set to lead the way.
Trump visit to PH likely to happen in November
April 20, 2017

Trump visit to PH likely to happen in November

A visit from U.S. President Donald Trump may happen within the year. He’s likely to visit the country during the 31st ASEAN Summit happening on November.
Manila’s Children’s Road Safety Park now open to public
April 19, 2017

Manila’s Children’s Road Safety Park now open to public

In an effort to improve education on road safety, the Children’s Road Safety Park in the Philippine National Police (PNP) Headquarters has now been opened to public.
4 Philippine islands dubbed as “World’s Friendliest”
May 05, 2022

4 Philippine islands dubbed as “World’s Friendliest”

See the top four islands that made it to World’s Friendliest Islands in the list.
NAIA T3-Newport City Bridge to open this Friday
April 19, 2017

NAIA T3-Newport City Bridge to open this Friday

Runway Manila, the country’s first pedestrian bridge with walkalators will be open to the public starting Friday at 5:00 in the morning.
Duterte wins 2017 TIME 100 Reader Poll
May 05, 2022

Duterte wins 2017 TIME 100 Reader Poll

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte tops 2017 TIME 100 poll of world’s most influential people.
Italian motorcyclist Valentino Rossi brings PH flag to MotoGP podium finish
April 18, 2017

Italian motorcyclist Valentino Rossi brings PH flag to MotoGP podium finish

We may not have MotoGP racers of Filipino descent, but we can at least claim that the Philippine flag made it across a MotoGP finish line en route to a podium finish.
Famous Filipino celebrity Kris Aquino to star in Hollywood film ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
April 18, 2017

Famous Filipino celebrity Kris Aquino to star in Hollywood film ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

Filipino actress Kris Aquino is the first Filipina to be cast in the film adaptation of “Crazy Rich Asians,” a book written by Kevin Kwan.
Filipinos can now go to Taiwan visa-free starting June
April 17, 2017

Filipinos can now go to Taiwan visa-free starting June

In an announcement made by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Taiwan will be introducing a “visa exemption trial program” for Philippine nationals for one year.
Boracay resort named as Asia’s Most Excellent for 2017
April 17, 2017

Boracay resort named as Asia’s Most Excellent for 2017

Beach resorts aren’t exactly new in the Philippines, especially award-winning ones. That’s why it should come as no surprise that one of the country’s premier beach resorts was awarded as Asia’s Most Excellent Beach Hotel for 2017.
3 Filipinos to join the cast of ‘Miss Saigon’ in UK
April 17, 2017

3 Filipinos to join the cast of ‘Miss Saigon’ in UK

Miss Saigon will be back on the road this July to tour around United Kingdom and Ireland. This time, they will be bringing with them three Filipinos who will be playing iconic roles in the famed Broadway musical.
PH’s leading french fries business Potato Corner opens first store in HK
April 18, 2017

PH’s leading french fries business Potato Corner opens first store in HK

Hong Kong finally got a taste of the Filipino favorite, Potato Corner!
PH auto industry remains 2nd fastest growing in Asia
May 05, 2022

PH auto industry remains 2nd fastest growing in Asia

In the latest data released by ASEAN Automotive Federation, the Philippines automotive industry maintained its position as the second fastest growing market in Southeast Asia despite a decline in sales in February.   The data showed that the Philippine automotive industry percent growth was 17.4 which went second to Myanmar’s year-to-year acceleration of 39.5,  thus moved up to become the second fastest growing automotive market in the opening of 2017, after being ranked third last year. A 9% increase in vehicle sales was recorded in the region, with over 507,072 units for the first two months, compared from last year’s 464,997. Meanwhile, the Philippine motorcycle market has lost its position as […]
Ethiopian Airlines offers 15% discount for Filipino travelers!
April 11, 2017

Ethiopian Airlines offers 15% discount for Filipino travelers!

Filipino travelers have a new country to include in their travel bucket list as Ethiopia ranks among the top 10 countries to visit in Lonely Planet’s 2017 travel destination list.
JICA calls for young Filipinos on disaster preparedness training
April 12, 2017

JICA calls for young Filipinos on disaster preparedness training

This is an initiative meant to boost the country’s disaster preparedness, based on the learning they get from Japan’s knowledge and experiences in addressing the needs of its partner countries.
3 PH films in Belgium for MOOOV Film Fest
April 12, 2017

3 PH films in Belgium for MOOOV Film Fest

The works of Mikhail Red, Kohki Hasei, and Lav Diaz will grace cinemas in Bruges and Turnhout, Belguim for their annual MOOOV Film Festival, happening from April 18 to May 2. Mikhail Red’s Bird Shot is described by the organizers of MOOOV as “a well-structured and highly detailed film.” The movie was inspired by a newspaper article man shooting a Philippine Eagle in 2008 and events from the 2009 Maguindanao Massacre. Newbie Japanese Director Kohki Hasei’s Blanka, on the other hand, is the story of a young girl from Manila who has big dreams yet lives in complete poverty. Elizabeth Kerr of The Hollywood Reporter said “Blanka is a drama […]
U.P. makes the Top Asian Universities 2017 list
May 05, 2022

U.P. makes the Top Asian Universities 2017 list

London’s Times Higher Education magazine releases its list of Asia’s top universities, and only one school from the Philippines made the list.
Filipina teen named as ‘Outstanding Social Venture Presenter’ in New York
April 12, 2017

Filipina teen named as ‘Outstanding Social Venture Presenter’ in New York

18-year old Bicolana, Louise Mabolo earned a spot at the “Five Outstanding Social Venture Presenter” during the UN Youth Assembly, held on February 1-3 in New York.
PH prepares to host 30th ASEAN Summit
April 11, 2017

PH prepares to host 30th ASEAN Summit

Preparations are in full gear as the 30th ASEAN Summit nears its mark on April 26 – 29, 2017.
Grab Santis Delicatessen’s Easter Egg Basket for only P780!
April 12, 2017

Grab Santis Delicatessen’s Easter Egg Basket for only P780!

Planning an Easter egg hunt activity this weekend? Santis Delicatessen will make it more fun and special for you and your kids!