News & Current Events

US Ambassador lauds PH efforts for kids with DS
February 24, 2017

US Ambassador lauds PH efforts for kids with DS

We could see US Ambassador Sung Kim come back early next year, but it might not be for international relations.
PDI front page photo wins award from SND
May 19, 2022

PDI front page photo wins award from SND

One of 2016’s most talked about photos just bagged an award from the Society for News Design (SND)’s annual Best of News Design Creative Competition.
Business is GREAT in 2017
February 25, 2017

Business is GREAT in 2017

The British Embassy in Manila opens the fourth annual GREAT British Festival in the Philippines today, 24 February 2017. The biggest foreign street street festival in the Philippines will run until Sunday, February 26. Global Britain, through the Embassy and its partners in business and the British community is going to bring the food, fun, and excitement to fans in the Philippines. British Ambassador Asif Ahmad “Filipinos already know our famous landmarks. We want to share more of our secret to success – culture, people, and continuing openness to the world. Most Filipinos already know about the culinary delights of places like Borough Market and the fashion from our great […]
Filipino skater claims the 14th spot in ISU Four Continents Championships 2017
May 19, 2022

Filipino skater claims the 14th spot in ISU Four Continents Championships 2017

Filipino skater Michael Christian Martinez ranked 14th in the ISU Four Continents Championships on February 14-19, 2017 held at Gangneung Ice Arena in Korea.
The Dalmore to open its flagship store in BGC
May 19, 2022

The Dalmore to open its flagship store in BGC

The Dalmore, a brand famous for luxurious single malt whiskey, is set to open its first flagship store in the Philippines today, February 24. Located at Uptown Bonifacio in Taguig City, the store will house some of the finest and the rarest of the whiskeys produced by the brand.
Food company in PH partners with HK firm to promote ‘plant-based’ beverage products
February 24, 2017

Food company in PH partners with HK firm to promote ‘plant-based’ beverage products

Universal Robina Corporation (URC), one of the largest branded consumer food and beverage companies in the Philippines established a joint venture with the leading manufacturer and distributor of plant-based food and beverages headquartered in Hong Kong—Vitasoy Group.
TIEZA’s new tourism model promises competitive, inclusive growth through tourism
February 23, 2017

TIEZA’s new tourism model promises competitive, inclusive growth through tourism

There has never been a better time to invest in Philippine tourism than today, thanks to TEZs, TIEZA's new model for tourism. But what exactly is a TEZ?
Filipino Designer wins Britain’s Top Designer 2017
February 23, 2017

Filipino Designer wins Britain’s Top Designer 2017

Filipino designer John Herrera was named Britain’s Top Designer 2017 in London, England; besting five other London-based designers.
Gallery Vask in BGC is one of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2017
February 22, 2017

Gallery Vask in BGC is one of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2017

The Gallery VASK, an “intimate gallery dining room space” located in Bonifacio Global City once again nailed the 35th slot in Asia’s Best Restaurants list for 2017.
Alibaba owner, Jack Ma invests in PH
May 19, 2022

Alibaba owner, Jack Ma invests in PH

Alibaba founder and chairman Jack Ma is making a strategic investment to get a 45 percent stake in Globe Fintech Innovations Inc., a unit of Globe Telecom Inc., to help accelerate financial inclusions in the Philippines
LA high schools might have Filipino classes by fall of 2017
February 21, 2017

LA high schools might have Filipino classes by fall of 2017

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the United State’s second largest school district, is considering adding Filipino and Tagalog language programs thanks to an ethnic studies mandate and a state law that expands language classes in California.
The Philippines is one of the world’s most welcoming countries
May 17, 2022

The Philippines is one of the world’s most welcoming countries

Filipinos, regardless of age, ethnicity, or social status are always ready to give tourists and other people a warm welcome the moment they take a step in their land.
Australia commits to boost PH Agriculture and Fisheries Research for Development
February 21, 2017

Australia commits to boost PH Agriculture and Fisheries Research for Development

The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) held its Country Partnership discussion at Makati Diamond Residences on February 13 2017.
PH moves up 12 notches higher in 2017 Index of Economic Freedom
February 21, 2017

PH moves up 12 notches higher in 2017 Index of Economic Freedom

Philippines goes 12 notch higher, now on 58th spot, than its previous ranking on number 70 in the 2017 Index of Economic Freedom (IEF).
Panasonic targets sales growth in Ph this 2017
May 19, 2022

Panasonic targets sales growth in Ph this 2017

Japanese products maker, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corp. (PMPC) aims to grow its sales this year by 120 percent as it hopes to hitch a ride on growing consumer spending in the country, its top official said.
Film students from Asia visit PH to co-produce short films
February 20, 2017

Film students from Asia visit PH to co-produce short films

Nineteen film students from Asia will come together and co-produce short films within an eight-day production schedule in Quezon City.
JETRO survey reveals Japanese companies’ expansion plans in PH
February 20, 2017

JETRO survey reveals Japanese companies’ expansion plans in PH

The 2016 JETRO Survey on Business Conditions of Japanese Companies in Asia and Oceania revealed that Japanese companies are planning to expand their operations and hire more employees this year in the Philippines.
Japanese Rakugo artists perform in Manila for ‘ANA YOSE 2017’
February 20, 2017

Japanese Rakugo artists perform in Manila for ‘ANA YOSE 2017’

Four famous Japanese Rakugo artists arrived in the Philippines to bring laughter to the Filipino audience through Rakugo, an art of Japanese comic storytelling.
‘Death Note: Light Up the NEW World’ in PH cinemas on March 15
February 16, 2017

‘Death Note: Light Up the NEW World’ in PH cinemas on March 15

“Death Note: Light Up the NEW World” is set to be shown in local cinemas on March 15, 2017.
Filipino cuisine to be featured in LA Food Bowl
May 23, 2022

Filipino cuisine to be featured in LA Food Bowl

The month-long culinary fair of Los Angeles, the Food Bowl, which celebrates the city’s influential food scene will be featuring Philippines’ very own cuisine.