News & Current Events

Two new airports seen as a ‘possibility’ in the Philippines
January 24, 2017

Two new airports seen as a ‘possibility’ in the Philippines

In an effort to address the congestion at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), a possibility of having two new airports in the country is being studied, as per Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade.
Subic airport attracts three foreign companies
January 24, 2017

Subic airport attracts three foreign companies

SBIA boasts of a long runway fitted to handle long-haul wide-body jets and heavy air transport, but it has been mostly inactive since mid-2009 when US-based logistics giant Federal Express closed down its Asia-Pacific transhipment hub.
Zamboanga’s Pink Beach is one of NatGeo’s 21 Best Beaches
January 24, 2017

Zamboanga’s Pink Beach is one of NatGeo’s 21 Best Beaches

Aside from the Pink Beach, some of the other islands which made it to the list are the following: Blue Bay in Mauritius, Papakolea Beach in Hawaii, Shell Beach in Western Australia, and Piscinas Beach in Sardinia.
PH is Japan’s 17th Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) partner
January 24, 2017

PH is Japan’s 17th Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) partner

Japan and the Philippines concluded a bilateral document on January 12, 2017 to establish a Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM).
Miss Universe Candidates visit Davao
January 24, 2017

Miss Universe Candidates visit Davao

Select Miss Universe candidates experienced the rich culture and hospitality in their recent visit in Davao
PH seen to become a major hub for international cruise ships
January 23, 2017

PH seen to become a major hub for international cruise ships

Talks have been ongoing with PH Tourism officials and major cruise lines as to make Manila a major hub in Asia.
Liz Uy is first Filipino to be part of int’l talent agency The Society Management
January 23, 2017

Liz Uy is first Filipino to be part of int’l talent agency The Society Management

Filipina fashion stylist Liz Uy is the first Filipina to be represented by international talent agency The Society Management,U.S. division of Elite, world’s number one modeling agency.
Smart taps Metro Manila for LTE network coverage
January 17, 2017

Smart taps Metro Manila for LTE network coverage

Smart Communications Incorporated said that it is undertaking major network expansion in Metro Manila over the next 3 months.
Chinese company to invest in Davao for an aqua-culture processing plant
January 20, 2017

Chinese company to invest in Davao for an aqua-culture processing plant

A Chinese investor has been exploring Davao City in search for potentional sites for an Aqua-culture processing plant. If pushed through, this will be a good way to create more jobs for the Davaoenos.
Star Cruises announces Manila as new homeport
January 20, 2017

Star Cruises announces Manila as new homeport

Star Cruises, the leading Cruise Line in the Asia Pacific Region, announced last Friday, January 13 that Manila will be the homeport of one of their cruise ships, the SuperStar Virgo.
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian makes travel magazine’s 2017 Gold List
January 20, 2017

El Nido Resorts Pangulasian makes travel magazine’s 2017 Gold List

Condé Nast Traveler recently released their Gold List, and our country’s own El Nido Resorts Pangulasian made the list!
Filipina artworks featured in HK art exhibit
January 19, 2017

Filipina artworks featured in HK art exhibit

Artworks of Hong Kong-based Filipino artist Janet Pancho Gupta were showcased in an art exhibit, “Symphony of Life,” at the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong on November 24-30,2016.
DOTr upbeat on new Philippines-Indonesia shipping route
January 17, 2017

DOTr upbeat on new Philippines-Indonesia shipping route

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to open a new shipping route from the Philippines to Indonesia in an effort to improve connectivity and boost international trade.
Japan International Cooperation Agency vows stronger support in PH development
January 17, 2017

Japan International Cooperation Agency vows stronger support in PH development

JICA promises to strengthen its support through steady dispatch of Japanese volunteers under the development agency’s Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) project
PAL launches direct Cebu-Singapore flights
January 20, 2017

PAL launches direct Cebu-Singapore flights

The country’s flag carrier, Philippine Airlines, has now launched direct flights between Cebu and Singapore. The opening of the new route, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT), is a part of their goal to open more secondary gateways in the country.
South Korean cosmetics has eyes on Davao’s VCO
January 19, 2017

South Korean cosmetics has eyes on Davao’s VCO

Virgin coconut oil (VCO) could be the key to revitalizing Davao's declining coconut industry once plans are finalized for exporting VCO to South Korea.
Clark International Airport to host more PAL flights
January 19, 2017

Clark International Airport to host more PAL flights

The country’s flag carrier, Philippine Airlines (PAL), looks to ramp up its Central Luzon hub as it opens flights to Cebu, Davao, and Puerto Princesa early this year.
JICA grants Landbank loan for Mindanao’s agriculture
January 19, 2017

JICA grants Landbank loan for Mindanao’s agriculture

The Japan International Cooperation Agency has granted the Land Bank of the Philippines a loan worth 4.928 billion yen which will be used to support the agriculture industry in war-torn Mindanao. This loan scheme is under the project “Harnessing Agribusiness Opportunities through Robust and Vibrant Entrepreneurship Supportive of Peaceful Transformation,” simply called as “Harvest”. Image grabbed from Cotabato Province website.   The project would not only be assisting agricultural enterprises and farmers’ cooperatives, as it will also be a means to provide human resource training and technical assistance to Landbank, and other institutions. “This project will create employment and promote a higher standard of living, thereby contributing to the consolidation of […]
LRT-MRT common station finally pushes through
January 19, 2017

LRT-MRT common station finally pushes through

After a near eight-year delay, the construction of the Common Station linking the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1), Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) and the proposed Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT7) will finally push through.
Japan seeks to lower permanent residency requirements from ten years to three
January 19, 2017

Japan seeks to lower permanent residency requirements from ten years to three

Highly skilled foreign professionals may soon find themselves being qualified as permanent residents of Japan after staying for as little as three years if amendments to Japan’s residency rules push through by March.