News & Current Events

‘West Side Story’ and ‘The Sound of Music’ set to come to Manila this year
February 08, 2017

‘West Side Story’ and ‘The Sound of Music’ set to come to Manila this year

Good news for every Broadway fan out there – famed productions West Side Story and The Sound of Music will be coming to Manila this year! This is following the reception of the production Wicked which had just started its run in Manila just last week.
Smart Communications upgrades LRT-1’s cellular network coverage
May 24, 2022

Smart Communications upgrades LRT-1’s cellular network coverage

To improve the mobile experience of LRT-1 commuters, mobile company Smart Communications is set to beef up its 26, 3G, and 4G network coverage in the area.
Local travel agencies look to set-up trips to Osaka, Tochigi
February 28, 2017

Local travel agencies look to set-up trips to Osaka, Tochigi

Travel agencies from Metro Manila gathered at the Hotel Jen to know more about Osaka and Tochigi.
2 Filipino films make it to Glasgow Film Festival
May 24, 2022

2 Filipino films make it to Glasgow Film Festival

Known to be one of United Kingdom’s leading film festivals, Glasgow Film Festival aims for their audience to experience the best films from all over the world.
Call this hotline to report corrupt police officers
February 08, 2017

Call this hotline to report corrupt police officers

The public is encouraged to call 0998-970-2286 when they encounter policemen involved in unlawful activities.
LTFRB approves P1 minimum fare hike, could take effect today
February 08, 2017

LTFRB approves P1 minimum fare hike, could take effect today

Commuters who often use jeepneys will need to cough up a bit more for their trips as the one-peso fare hike starts today.
13th Pasinaya Open House Festival 2017: Palabas at Palihan
February 08, 2017

13th Pasinaya Open House Festival 2017: Palabas at Palihan

This year, the “13th Pasinaya Open House Festival 2017: Palabas at Palihan” happened last February 4-5, 2017 with the theme, “Arts for Peace.”
J. League team Shonan Bellmare holds football clinics in the Philippines
February 06, 2017

J. League team Shonan Bellmare holds football clinics in the Philippines

The Japan Foundation Asia Center and the Japan Professional Football League (J. League) recently held football clinics for kids in the Philippines, bringing over three coaches from J. League club Shonan Bellmare from February 3 to 5, 2017 in an effort to strengthen ties through football.
Hong Kong sets business missions to PH
May 24, 2022

Hong Kong sets business missions to PH

Delegates from Hong Kong’s public and private sectors have set business missions to the Philippines in the first semester of the year, Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc.
BDO to open 70 more branches, mostly outside NCR this 2017
May 25, 2022

BDO to open 70 more branches, mostly outside NCR this 2017

Philippines’ biggest bank BDO of the SM Group is set to open 50 to 70 more branches this 2017.
Pia Wurtzbach signs with New York talent agency IMG
May 25, 2022

Pia Wurtzbach signs with New York talent agency IMG

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach is set to be represented by New York-based talent agency IMG as she signed a management contract with the agency in her announcement at the Miss Universe pageant held in Manila.
PhilJobNet: The Official Job Portal of PH Government
February 02, 2017

PhilJobNet: The Official Job Portal of PH Government

Jobseekers and companies in the country can now find potential employers and employees with the help of the official job portal launched by the Philippine government—PhilJobNet.
Café Ysabel to open in new location in Greenhills
February 01, 2017

Café Ysabel to open in new location in Greenhills

Manila’s favorite ancestral home-turned-restaurant Café Ysabel will be back soon in a new location still in San Juan.
FDCP partners with SM to screen indie films throughout the year
May 24, 2022

FDCP partners with SM to screen indie films throughout the year

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) signed with SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc. (SMLEI) for a three-year partnership to promote independently-produced Filipino films.
Germany’s no. 1 honey brand is now available in PH
February 03, 2017

Germany’s no. 1 honey brand is now available in PH

Langnese Honey, the no. 1 honey brand in Germany, is now available in the Philippines with five flavors sold at various supermarkets and malls.
PH orgs qualify in ASEAN Tourism Award
February 02, 2017

PH orgs qualify in ASEAN Tourism Award

Two tourism organizations from the Philippines have recently been qualified in the Association of the Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Tourism Award under the Community-based Tourism category.
MMDA, transport groups to set-up PUJ stops from Quezon City to Manila
February 22, 2017

MMDA, transport groups to set-up PUJ stops from Quezon City to Manila

Transport leaders and the Inter-Agency Council on Traffic (I-ACT) have agreed to establishing jeepney stops as a way to improve traffic conditions in Metro Manila, the MMDA said last Sunday, January 29.
Banks in PH now process checks electronically
February 02, 2017

Banks in PH now process checks electronically

Banks in the Philippines will now use the “Check Image Clearing System" to speed up the crediting of funds to depositors’ account to only one banking day.
Lawmaker urges companies on corporate profit sharing
February 01, 2017

Lawmaker urges companies on corporate profit sharing

“This bill seeks to help our countrymen benefit from economic improvement by making sure this trickles down to our daily wage earners,” Buhay Rep. Lito Atienza said.
Rachelle Ann Go nailed a role in Hit Musical ‘Hamilton’
February 01, 2017

Rachelle Ann Go nailed a role in Hit Musical ‘Hamilton’

Filipina actress and singer Rachelle Ann Go joins the cast of the upcoming West End run of hip hop musical Hamilton.