News & Current Events

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.
Vigan Airport reopens for commercial flights
May 23, 2022

Vigan Airport reopens for commercial flights

After a long 8-year hiatus due to low demand, Vigan airport will reopen its commercial flights this week, as said by the provincial tourism office of Ilocos and reported by ABS-CBN News.
PLDT, Smart to bring 5G in PH with Huawei
February 16, 2017

PLDT, Smart to bring 5G in PH with Huawei

PLDT, Smart, and Huawei Technologies Philippines will jointly conduct research and development on 5G (fifth-generation wireless broadband technology).
Starbucks’ new Espresso Layer Collection
February 16, 2017

Starbucks’ new Espresso Layer Collection

Indulge your coffee-loving self with Starbucks’ new beverages as part of their espresso layer collection. These drinks – the Tahitian Vanilla Macchiato and Valencia Orange Cocoa Cappuccino – are both infused with a new combination of flavours without straying from the delectable coffee flavor everyone knows and loves.
MMDA to open access road between EDSA and McKinley Rd
February 20, 2017

MMDA to open access road between EDSA and McKinley Rd

A trial run will be done tomorrow, Feb. 18. to see if the EDSA-McKinley Service Road can be used to decongest EDSA-McKinley intersection.
Out Now! Philippine Primer February Issue
February 16, 2017

Out Now! Philippine Primer February Issue

It is a special month for travellers and lovers out there. Cover Story: Filipino Cuisine To make this issue extra special, Primer feature some of our favourite Filipino food. Discover the rich and vast dishes of what this country has to offer.  Be an expert on what to eat and where to get them by stashing this issue whenever you feel like eating Filipino food.   Travel Feature: Vigan, Ilocos Sur Vigan, Ilocos Sur never fails to amaze visitors thanks to its timeless wonder. From restaurants that serve authentic Ilocandia dishes to churches that have stood the test of time, the city of Vigan will astound and amaze anyone who […]
Mobile internet speed in PH improves as telcos upgrade
May 23, 2022

Mobile internet speed in PH improves as telcos upgrade

In a report published by J.P. Morgan Securities, Philippines’ mobile data speed went up to 8.24 Mbps, which showed improvements in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Anne Curtis-Smith is new endorser for #JollibeeBurgerSteak
February 16, 2017

Anne Curtis-Smith is new endorser for #JollibeeBurgerSteak

Filipino-Australian actress Anne Curtis-Smith is now part of the Jollibee family.
Filipino photographer’s book among winners of ‘8 Books from Asia Steidl Book Awards’
May 23, 2022

Filipino photographer’s book among winners of ‘8 Books from Asia Steidl Book Awards’

Filipino Jake Verzosa, with his book “The Last Tattooed Women of Kalinga,” is one of the winners in the Steidl Book Award Asia competition by renowned German designer, curator, and publisher Gerhard Steidl.
PSG launches PSG Troopers online publication
February 14, 2017

PSG launches PSG Troopers online publication

The Presidential Security Group (PSG), Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s security team, has launched its official website PSGTroopers.com in a ceremony on February 7, Tuesday.
P40 flag-down rate for taxis takes effect nationwide
May 23, 2022

P40 flag-down rate for taxis takes effect nationwide

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has implemented the P40 taxi flag-down rate on Monday, effective nationwide except in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Calamian Islands may get El Nido’s spotlight for being the ‘Most Beautiful’ island
May 23, 2022

Calamian Islands may get El Nido’s spotlight for being the ‘Most Beautiful’ island

International lifestyle travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler (CN Traveler) said that the Calamian Islands (or Calamianes) could be El Nido’s rival in maintaining the top spot.
JETRO encourages PH firms to ‘invest in Japan to develop new business possibility’
February 28, 2017

JETRO encourages PH firms to ‘invest in Japan to develop new business possibility’

JETRO Manila held a business forum on February 14, 2017 at New World Hotel Makati to introduce Japan’s investment environment and opportunities for Philippine companies.