News & Current Events

NCR under Alert Level 2 starting Nov 5
November 05, 2021

NCR under Alert Level 2 starting Nov 5

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced the de-escalation of NCR's quarantine status to Alert Level 2 from Nov 5-21.
October Inflation Rose to 5%
November 04, 2021

October Inflation Rose to 5%

The inflation rate rose to 5 percent in October 2021, mainly due to further crude oil price hikes in the international market.
NATIONWIDE ROLLOUT: Children aged 12 to 17 to get Vax on November 3
October 28, 2021

NATIONWIDE ROLLOUT: Children aged 12 to 17 to get Vax on November 3

The Department of Health announced the next phase for COVID-19 vaccination for minors that is set on Nov. 3 nationwide.
Meet the Frontrunners in the May 2022 Presidential Election
November 24, 2021

Meet the Frontrunners in the May 2022 Presidential Election

One of them might win in the upcoming May 2022 election.
Philippine Motorcycle Tourism revs up for Safe Local Travel this Nov
October 21, 2021

Philippine Motorcycle Tourism revs up for Safe Local Travel this Nov

The TPB will kickstart the Philippine Motorcycle Tourism PMT Program this November to promote Philippine tourism destinations while helping local tour operators and local businesses to bounce back from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PAGASA: Fair Weather with Scattered Rains Prevails Across PH This Wednesday
October 20, 2021

PAGASA: Fair Weather with Scattered Rains Prevails Across PH This Wednesday

Fair weather with isolated rains will continue to prevail across the Philippines today Oct 20.
DOT, IATF-EID Allow Staycations in NCR
October 20, 2021

DOT, IATF-EID Allow Staycations in NCR

The Department of Tourism and the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases have allowed staycations in NCR under the Alert Level 3 status from October 16 to 31, 2021.   
MOVIE NIGHT: IAFT Allows Cinemas, Theme Parks To Open Under Alert Level 3 from Oct 16-31
October 15, 2021

MOVIE NIGHT: IAFT Allows Cinemas, Theme Parks To Open Under Alert Level 3 from Oct 16-31

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious Diseases announced that cinemas and theme parks to open under Alert Level 3 from Oct 16-31.
PAGASA: Expect Rains Across Luzon, Western Visayas
October 13, 2021

PAGASA: Expect Rains Across Luzon, Western Visayas

PAGASA announced that NCR, Luzon, and Western Visayas will have cloudy skies with localized rains and thunderstorms due to Habagat.
DOTr Unveils the Bicol International Airport; World-class Features Revealed
October 09, 2021

DOTr Unveils the Bicol International Airport; World-class Features Revealed

The Department of Transportation officially opens the Bicol International Airport.
PSA: DFA Extends Temporary Off-Site Passport Services until Dec 2021
October 07, 2021

PSA: DFA Extends Temporary Off-Site Passport Services until Dec 2021

The Department of Foreign Affairs extends the Temporary Off-Site Passport Services (TOPS) in 6 malls in Metro Manila until December 2021.
Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Hits Occidental Mindoro; Affects Manila, Parts of Luzon
September 27, 2021

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Hits Occidental Mindoro; Affects Manila, Parts of Luzon

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit Occidental Mindoro, affecting parts of Southern Luzon and several cities in Metro Manila.
Makati Inaugurates Paseo de Roxas-Villar Underpass
September 25, 2021

Makati Inaugurates Paseo de Roxas-Villar Underpass

The Makati Central Estate Association, Ayala Land, Inc., and the Makati LGU, opened the Paseo de Roxas-Villar Underpass.
Sustainable Lifestyle Awareness in ASEAN Survey Reveals The 10 Years Gap Results
September 23, 2021

Sustainable Lifestyle Awareness in ASEAN Survey Reveals The 10 Years Gap Results

The Dentsu Inc. and Dentsu Communication Institute, Inc. conducted a research survey 10 years ago that focuses on environmental issues and shared the result after a decade.
Intl Travel Mag Hails The Peninsula, Palawan Among World’s Best Hotels, Islands
September 20, 2021

Intl Travel Mag Hails The Peninsula, Palawan Among World’s Best Hotels, Islands

Travel + Leisure included The Peninsula Manila and Palawan in the world's best hotels and islands at the World’s Best Awards Survey 2021.
Año: NCR under Granular Lockdown Alert Level 4 on Sept 16
September 15, 2021

Año: NCR under Granular Lockdown Alert Level 4 on Sept 16

Malacañang will be placing NCR under granular lockdown alert level 4 on September 16.
LIST: Japanese Restaurants Accepting Take Out and Delivery Orders during MECQ
April 05, 2024

LIST: Japanese Restaurants Accepting Take Out and Delivery Orders during MECQ

The Philippine Primer listed Japanese restaurants that offer take-out and delivery during MECQ.
Govt Agencies to Collaborate, Bolster Food Tourism Promotion
September 10, 2021

Govt Agencies to Collaborate, Bolster Food Tourism Promotion

Several government agencies team up to further promote food tourism in the country.
FOR A BETTER PHILIPPINES: Satellite Voters Registration in BHS this Sept 11, 13-15
September 09, 2021

FOR A BETTER PHILIPPINES: Satellite Voters Registration in BHS this Sept 11, 13-15

BGCitizens are encouraged to register to vote for 2022 national elections at the Bonifacio High Street satellite registration booth.
Palace: Manila Stays Under MECQ Until Sept 15
September 08, 2021

Palace: Manila Stays Under MECQ Until Sept 15

Malacañang Palace announced that Metro Manila will stay under MECQ until September 15.