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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!
Boracay among the top 10 Island destinations in the world
May 11, 2022

Boracay among the top 10 Island destinations in the world

Boracay Island in the Philippines was voted into the CTrip Top 10 Islands Destination Awards 2016 alongside Phuket, Malaysia, Maldives, Tahiti, Mauritius, Guam, Bali, Saipan and Okinawa.
‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ signs with US film distributor
May 12, 2022

‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ signs with US film distributor

Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion winner, Lav Diaz’ Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left), has inked a deal with film distributor Kino Lorber, which is known to be the leader in distributing art-house and international films.
28 Filipino exhibitors to be part of Berlin trade fair
May 12, 2022

28 Filipino exhibitors to be part of Berlin trade fair

The Department of Tourism (DOT) would be leading the world’s biggest international trade fair in Berlin, the Internationale Tourismus Borse (ITB Berlin), from March 8 to 12, 2017.
Filipino short film ‘Nakaw’ makes it to Cannes Film Festival
March 09, 2017

Filipino short film ‘Nakaw’ makes it to Cannes Film Festival

Nakaw, a film by Noel Escondo and Arvin “Kadiboy” Belarmino, has recently been chosen to be one of the films which will be screened in the Short Film Corner of the Cannes Film Festival 2017.
Total number of Philippine Islands is now 7,641
March 09, 2017

Total number of Philippine Islands is now 7,641

You now have 534 new reasons to visit the Philippines!
Two Filipina singers to play major roles in ‘Hamilton: An American Musical’
March 10, 2017

Two Filipina singers to play major roles in ‘Hamilton: An American Musical’

Rachelle Ann Go and Christine Allado are selected to play major roles in “Hamilton: An American Musical” at the Victoria Palace Theater in London on November 21, 2017 until June 30, 2018.
Endeavor Philippines names new high-impact entrepreneurs in 69th ISP
May 16, 2022

Endeavor Philippines names new high-impact entrepreneurs in 69th ISP

Two new entrepreneurs namely Mikko Perez and Simon Bakker have been recognized as the 9th and 10th Philippine-based high impact entrepreneurs at Endeavor Philippines.