News & Current Events

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!
Oscar winner Octavia Spencer co-stars in “Gifted” opening in PH cinemas May 3
April 13, 2017

Oscar winner Octavia Spencer co-stars in “Gifted” opening in PH cinemas May 3

“Gifted” opens May 3 in cinemas nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by War
LTFRB limits PUB drivers’ daily driving hours to six
May 05, 2022

LTFRB limits PUB drivers’ daily driving hours to six

LTFRB will be limiting driving hours for public utility bus drivers starting April 9.
Spend Your Summer 2017 at Pearl Farm Beach Resort in Davao
October 02, 2022

Spend Your Summer 2017 at Pearl Farm Beach Resort in Davao

At Pearl Farm Beach Resort, summer is the best time to enjoy different activities with family and friends.
LRT to have no trips from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday
April 10, 2017

LRT to have no trips from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday

In observance of the Holy Week, both LRT-1 and LRT-2 will have no trips from Maundy Thursday (April 13) to Easter Sunday (April 16).
Archie and the Gang goes to the Philippines
April 07, 2017

Archie and the Gang goes to the Philippines

If you’re a 90s kid who’s a fan of comics, then we’re quite sure that you know who Archie, Betty, and Jughead is. You probably even collect them even until now! If you do, then the latest issue of the famed comics series will get you scrambling to the nearest comic and bookstores. In the latest issue, Archie and the rest of the gang leaves good ‘ole Riverdale to embark on a world tour. Their first stop? The Philippines. A film crew follows them on the adventure, filming a documentary on where the gang has been to. The story is entitled “On the Road Again” and is written by Dan […]
MMDA opens fire lane on EDSA
May 05, 2022

MMDA opens fire lane on EDSA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) opened the 4th lane of EDSA to fire trucks.
Louis Vuitton opens second branch at Solaire Resort & Casino
April 06, 2017

Louis Vuitton opens second branch at Solaire Resort & Casino

Filipinos and travelers in the Philippines can now choose among the brand’s wide collection of luggage, bags, and accessories as Louis Vuitton opened its second branch in the country at Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque City.
PAL advises passengers to come to airport earlier due to Immigration manpower shortage
May 05, 2022

PAL advises passengers to come to airport earlier due to Immigration manpower shortage

Philippines’ flag carrier Philippine Airlines advised on Tuesday that passengers flying internationally during Holy Week should arrive 5 to 6 hours before their scheduled flights because of the long lines at the immigration counter.
Dengue vaccine now available in the Philippines at select Watsons stores
April 05, 2017

Dengue vaccine now available in the Philippines at select Watsons stores

World’s first ever dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia®, is now available over the counter at select Watsons stores in the Philippines.
Win a Trip to Palawan at Manila FAME 2017
April 04, 2017

Win a Trip to Palawan at Manila FAME 2017

Overseas buyers at the premier design and lifestyle event in the Philippines—Manila Fame 2017—will get a chance to win an ultimate four-day, three-night vacation at the lush tropical paradise of Palawan when they buy Philippine-made artisan products on April 21 – 23, 2017 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
DOH receives P826-M from JICA for drug users’ rehab
April 04, 2017

DOH receives P826-M from JICA for drug users’ rehab

A ¥1.85 billion (P826 million) program by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed yesterday could spark an improvement in the country’s war on drugs.
Subic to host ParaTriathlon Asian Championships on April 29
April 04, 2017

Subic to host ParaTriathlon Asian Championships on April 29

The Asian Triathlon Confederation ParaTriathlon Asian Championships – which will feature some of Asia’s best paratriathletes – will be happening on April 29 at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Image grabbed from astctriathlon.org. This event, which has attracted about 50 participants from different countries in Asia, will be organized by the Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP). It will also be supported by various organizations and establishments in Subic – including the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Philippine Sports Commission, Subic Travelers Hotel, ASTC, Asian Centre for Insulation Philippines, and Gatorade. The race will start at the ACEA Beach Resort where the 750m swim will be held, followed by the 18k […]
Jollibee to open first store in Italy
April 03, 2017

Jollibee to open first store in Italy

Jollibee Foods Corp (JFC) signed a deal with Singaporean food and beverage company BlackBird to own and operate the first Jollibee store in Italy, its first in Europe.