News & Current Events

Diaz’ ‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ is one of 2016’s best movies – British Film Institute
February 02, 2017

Diaz’ ‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ is one of 2016’s best movies – British Film Institute

Lav Diaz’ Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left) ranked 31st in the British Film Institute’s Sights and Sounds Magazine’s best movies for 2016. This was based on the surveys and rankings of about 163 film critics and curators from all over the world.
Telcos test emergency alert systems in users’ mobile phones
February 01, 2017

Telcos test emergency alert systems in users’ mobile phones

Did you just recently receive an Emergency Test Message Alert? No worries, this is just to make sure that your phone's emergency alert is active and that you are ready to receive important warning messages in the future.
PH-Indonesia RoRo to set sail on April 2017
May 25, 2022

PH-Indonesia RoRo to set sail on April 2017

A new shipping route will set sail this April 2017 between Davao City, General Santos City, and Bitung, Indonesia for the ASEAN Ro-Ro initiative.
World Bank estimates PH growth to over 6% for 8 years until 2019
May 24, 2022

World Bank estimates PH growth to over 6% for 8 years until 2019

World Bank forecasts that Philippine growth expansion will be more than 6 percent for eight years until 2019 as the country reached 6.8 percent in 2016.
Filipinos, third biggest population among Japan’s 1M foreign workers
May 25, 2022

Filipinos, third biggest population among Japan’s 1M foreign workers

Filipinos comprise the third largest population of foreign workers in Japan.
No window hours policy extended for 6 months: MMDA
February 01, 2017

No window hours policy extended for 6 months: MMDA

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has decided to extend their “no window hours” policy until July 31, 2017 to further lessen traffic in Metro Manila’s major roads.
#WhenWithFilipinos: DOT releases new video promoting PH tourism
February 01, 2017

#WhenWithFilipinos: DOT releases new video promoting PH tourism

Department of Tourism has recently launched its newest tourism promotional video called #WhenWithFilipinos.
MMDA suspends issuance of exemptions for number coding
January 31, 2017

MMDA suspends issuance of exemptions for number coding

Anyone thinking of applying for an exemption to the MMDA’s number coding policy should hold off as the agency has suspended issuing any exemptions since last week.
No Weekday Sales and Nighttime Mall Deliveries extended by MMDA
May 25, 2022

No Weekday Sales and Nighttime Mall Deliveries extended by MMDA

Mall owners and operators agreed to the extended implementation of the said policies, acknowledging that these measures helped ease traffic congestion within the vicinities of their establishments.
Ayala Foundation to build community-based drug rehab center in Mindanao
January 31, 2017

Ayala Foundation to build community-based drug rehab center in Mindanao

Ayala Foundation, Inc. will build a drug rehabilitation facility to be called “Siyapen” in Mindanao.
PhilFrance: Feel French! Celebrates 70 Years of Franco-Philippine Relations
January 31, 2017

PhilFrance: Feel French! Celebrates 70 Years of Franco-Philippine Relations

PhilFrance: Feel French! Celebrates 70 Years of Franco-Philippine Relations
Fil-Am named as White House Assistant Press Secretary
May 25, 2022

Fil-Am named as White House Assistant Press Secretary

23-year-old Ninio Fetalvo, who used to be the Asian Pacific American Press Secretary for the Republican National Committee (RNC), was chosen as one of four assistant press secretaries who will work under the team of Press Secretary Sean Spicer. Fetalvo used to work for Spicer at the RNC.
Good Life honors traditions during ‘Flavors of Fortune’ CNY food fest
January 30, 2017

Good Life honors traditions during ‘Flavors of Fortune’ CNY food fest

Visitors to Robinson’s Place Manila got an early taste of Chinese New Year last Friday, January 27, and Saturday, January 28, with Good Life’s Flavors of Fortune: Food Trip Down Chinatown.
France’s Iris Mittenaere is Miss Universe 2016!
January 30, 2017

France’s Iris Mittenaere is Miss Universe 2016!

Miss France, Iris Mittenaere is crowned Miss Universe 2016 during the Miss Universe Coronation Night held today at the Mall of Asia Arena, succeeding Filipina and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.
Toyota introduces new EVP, maintains #1 automotive manufacturer rank
January 28, 2017

Toyota introduces new EVP, maintains #1 automotive manufacturer rank

Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) has managed to keep its rank as the top automotive manufacturer in the country, and it looks to further its lead by adding a new member to its corporate staff.
PH ranks 8th of fastest growing Asia Pacific outbound travel market – Mastercard
January 25, 2017

PH ranks 8th of fastest growing Asia Pacific outbound travel market – Mastercard

Outbound travellers from the Philippines, as well as other countries which are part of the Emerging Asia Pacific, outnumbered those part of the Developed Asia Pacific (Japan, South Korea, Singaponre, Australia, etc.) by one and a half times. This was based on Mastercard’s Future of Outbound Travel in Asia Pacific 2016 to 2021 report.
Ayala Foundation Inc. celebrates ‘Heart of Gold’ Appreciation Night
January 27, 2017

Ayala Foundation Inc. celebrates ‘Heart of Gold’ Appreciation Night

In a way to express its gratitude to their various partners, donors, and stakeholders, Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI) held its first ever night of appreciation called ‘Heart of Gold’ last January 26 in Ayala Museum, Makati.
Turkish flour group targets $50 million exports to the Philippines
January 26, 2017

Turkish flour group targets $50 million exports to the Philippines

The Turkish Flour Yeast and Ingredients Promotion Group (TFYI) targets to increase exports to the Philippines to $50 million.
Australian Embassy Journalists Reception 2017
January 26, 2017

Australian Embassy Journalists Reception 2017

More than a celebration, the 71st Anniversary is also a reflection on the journey that the Philippines and Australia have shared over the past years.
PH hosts 20th Philippines-China Foreign Ministry Consultations
January 24, 2017

PH hosts 20th Philippines-China Foreign Ministry Consultations

Deparment of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Enrique Manalo discussed with the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Vice Minister Liu Zhenmin the subjects of cooperation, trade, tourism, and culture at the 20th Philippines-China Foreign Ministry Consultations (FMC) in Manila held last January 18, 2017.