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PH is 72nd Happiest Country — World Happiness Report 2017
May 11, 2022

PH is 72nd Happiest Country — World Happiness Report 2017

The Philippines placed 72nd from the 155 countries ranked in the World Happiness Report for 2017. This was according to the data released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations, released on March 20.
Henry Sy richest among 14 Filipinos on 2017 Forbes list
May 10, 2022

Henry Sy richest among 14 Filipinos on 2017 Forbes list

Retail and property mogul Henry Sy is still the richest man in the Philippines according to a list from Forbes.
DOH-MIMAROPA launches air ambulance available 24/7
March 22, 2017

DOH-MIMAROPA launches air ambulance available 24/7

The Department of Health – MIMAROPA (Oriental/Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) today formally launched its air ambulance to provide transport of patients from the scene of emergency to the nearest healthcare facility.
PH-Russia to protect the rights, welfare of Filipinos and Russians in both countries
March 22, 2017

PH-Russia to protect the rights, welfare of Filipinos and Russians in both countries

Philippine Ambassador to the Russian Federation Carlos D. Sorreta had a meeting with Mr. Evgeny S. Ivanov, Director of the Consular Services Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on March 9, 2017 to discuss about an agreement that would contribute to the protection of the rights and welfare of Filipinos in Russia as well as Russians in the Philippines.
Boracay to El Nido, Palawan flights now available
May 11, 2022

Boracay to El Nido, Palawan flights now available

Island hoppers, good news: Boracay and El Nido are now connected by a single flight!
ADVISORY: Prices of petroleum to go down today
May 11, 2022

ADVISORY: Prices of petroleum to go down today

Prices of gasoline and other petroleum products are set to have a rollback today, as announced by various oil companies in the country.
Ayala Land to spend P16-B to build new malls in 3 years
March 21, 2017

Ayala Land to spend P16-B to build new malls in 3 years

Real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) plans to spend P16 billion to build new malls over the next three years as it continues to build up its recurring income business, riding the country’s robust economic growth.
Swiss Diplomat pays tribute to the Philippine through his songs
March 20, 2017

Swiss Diplomat pays tribute to the Philippine through his songs

As native speakers of the Filipino language, it’s been a different kind of amusement to us when a foreigner sings fluently using this langue. Dubbed as the “Singing Diplomat,” Raoul Imbach is no newcomer on the music scene. Living in the Philippines for three years has inspired him to create the album Tribute to the Philippines with the Wild Tortillas. The album has 13 songs, half of which are in Filipino. There’s also a French version of the hit song “Anak.” Born and raised in Switzerland Imbach just celebrated 50 years of a career as a singer, performer, and some 15 years as a composer. Listen to his album here: […]
Works by Aguilar Alcuaz and Bencab featured at Leon Gallery
May 11, 2022

Works by Aguilar Alcuaz and Bencab featured at Leon Gallery

Works of National Artists Benedicto “Bencab” Cabrera and Federico Aguilar Alcuaz were recently shown at the Leon Gallery for an exhibit entitled “The Sons Return.” The two artists were both expatriates and the works that were showcased in the said exhibit all reflected and told the story of their trips and travels.
Closure and redevelopment of NAIA, pushed by SMC
May 11, 2022

Closure and redevelopment of NAIA, pushed by SMC

SMC’s airport proposal likewise comes with new road infrastructure links, including an “airport expressway” that would link to North Luzon Expressway and a “shoreline expressway” that would run alongside Manila Bay linking to the Naia Expressway, which SMC also operates.
Philippines, China sign 6-year economic cooperation plan
May 11, 2022

Philippines, China sign 6-year economic cooperation plan

The six- year economic agreement between the two countries have been officially signed.
MMDA works with Singaporean Ministry to solve EDSA traffic
May 11, 2022

MMDA works with Singaporean Ministry to solve EDSA traffic

The Metro Manila Development Authority, together with the Department of Transporation, are working with the Singaporean Ministry of Transport in finding solutions to ease the traffic congestion along EDSA.
Bench to open first store in Okinawa
May 11, 2022

Bench to open first store in Okinawa

Filipino clothing brand Bench is finally expanding outside the Philippines and will be opening its first branch in Okinawa, Japan.
Flights between Clark and Banaue to start in May
March 17, 2017

Flights between Clark and Banaue to start in May

What used to be a 10-12 hour trip just to make your annual trip to Banaue and its neighboring towns (Bontoc, Sagada, etc.) may soon be a 5-6 hour trip come May 2017.
PHL Coast Guard names vessel from Japan ‘BRP Malapascua’
March 17, 2017

PHL Coast Guard names vessel from Japan ‘BRP Malapascua’

The third new multi-role response vessel from Japan called “BRP Malapascua” (MRRV-403) was introduced during the commissioning ceremony held at Pier 15, South Harbor Manila on March 7, 2017.
Iza Calzado bags the Yakushi Pearl Award for ‘Bliss’
May 11, 2022

Iza Calzado bags the Yakushi Pearl Award for ‘Bliss’

This is the award given to the most brilliant performer among all the cast members of the competing films.
Duterte to visit Russia in May
May 11, 2022

Duterte to visit Russia in May

President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to fly to Russia on May 25 to meet with the Russian President Vladimir Putin for the second time.
Environmentalists want PH to #BreakFree from coal plants
May 11, 2022

Environmentalists want PH to #BreakFree from coal plants

Coal-affected communities and civic organizations staged several activities last Monday, March 13 in Pasig City to kickoff #BreakFree2017.
Disney’s The Lion King is coming to Manila this March 2018 as first stop of int’l tour
March 14, 2017

Disney’s The Lion King is coming to Manila this March 2018 as first stop of int’l tour

Disney’s well-loved animated musical film The Lion King” will come to Manila for its first top in its international tour this 2018.
International furniture brand IKEA to open first branch in the Philippines soon
May 11, 2022

International furniture brand IKEA to open first branch in the Philippines soon

Popular furniture brand IKEA is set to open its first branch in the Philippines soon!