News & Current Events

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.
HSBC sees PH economy standing out in 2017
January 17, 2017

HSBC sees PH economy standing out in 2017

Global financial HSBC sees the Philippine economy leading Asia in economic growth for 2017 in comparison to its neighbors.
P15-M abaca fiber warehouse to rise in Mindanao
January 19, 2017

P15-M abaca fiber warehouse to rise in Mindanao

P15 million worth of abaca fiber warehouse will be established at Santiago, Agusan del Norte in Mindanao.
The country’s premium destination for contemporary art: Art Fair Philippines 2017
January 18, 2017

The country’s premium destination for contemporary art: Art Fair Philippines 2017

Contemporary art takes center stage as Art Fair Philippines gears for its biggest exhibition from February 16 – 19 at The Link Carpark in Makati City.
Manila ranks third in ‘Top City Investment Prospects’ in Asia Pacific 2017 survey
January 17, 2017

Manila ranks third in ‘Top City Investment Prospects’ in Asia Pacific 2017 survey

In a research conducted by global professional services firm PWC and Urban Land Institute (ULI), Manila ranked third in terms of city investment prospects and fourth in city development prospects this 2017.
Air Asia Philippines seek for takeoff in Vietnam in Indonesia
January 18, 2017

Air Asia Philippines seek for takeoff in Vietnam in Indonesia

Air Asia Philippines is aiming to become a prominent airline playing and is waiting for a government clearance to fly to Vietnam and Indonesia to further boost their regional operations.
TNC Pro team brought home 40 million pesos at the World Electronic Sports Games 2016
January 18, 2017

TNC Pro team brought home 40 million pesos at the World Electronic Sports Games 2016

TNC Pro Team brought home a whopping 40 million pesos at the recent World Electronic Sports Games 2016 DotA 2 after defeating Danish representatives Cloud9 2-1 in the grand finals. The team is considered to be the country’s best finish in a premiere global tournament. This also marks the largest amount of prize money attained by a Philippine team through an e-sport after their 7th-place finish at last year’s THe International 2016 (TI6). This insanely popular and addictive game has been popular throughout the world, and requires a strategic and smart gamer to win. Congratulations to Marc “Raven” Fausto, Carlo “Kuku” Palad, Samson “Sam_H” Hidalgo, Timothy “Tims” Randrup, and Ryo “ryOyr” […]
Ilocos Norte to gain more tourists during ASEAN 2017
January 18, 2017

Ilocos Norte to gain more tourists during ASEAN 2017

With the Philippines as the host for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) expects a gain in the amount of tourists visiting the region.
SM to open four malls in provinces for 2017
January 17, 2017

SM to open four malls in provinces for 2017

The country’s largest chain of malls looks to further cement their lead as SM Prime Holdings is poised to open four new malls this 2017.
Iranian apples to be available in PH soon
January 17, 2017

Iranian apples to be available in PH soon

The Iranian government requests to bring Iranian apples to the Philippines.
Filipino claims grand prize at 2016 WESG
January 17, 2017

Filipino claims grand prize at 2016 WESG

Filipino player Euniel “Staz” Javiñas of PH Alliance is declared as the champion of the 2016 Hearthstone WESG Grand Final presented by Alipay.
Gov’t releases dev’t plan until 2022, eyes 1.5 million jobs a year
January 16, 2017

Gov’t releases dev’t plan until 2022, eyes 1.5 million jobs a year

The Duterte administration is in the home stretch of finalizing the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) which seeks to create 1.2 million to 1.5 million jobs every year from 2017 until 2022.
PH officially assumes 2017 ASEAN leadership
January 16, 2017

PH officially assumes 2017 ASEAN leadership

The Philippines officially launched its chairmanship of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairmanship last January 15 at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City.
Ayala Malls The 30th is now open in Pasig City
January 16, 2017

Ayala Malls The 30th is now open in Pasig City

Good news to all shopaholics and mall-goers in Pasig City! Ayala Malls The 30th is now open to cater to everyone in the area who is up for a dining treat, a shopping extravaganza, or simply a hang out with friends.
Filipino Teacher is among top 50 finalists in Global Teacher Prize
January 13, 2017

Filipino Teacher is among top 50 finalists in Global Teacher Prize

Francis Jim Tuscano, an educator from Abra, has made it to the top 50 finalists of the 2017 Global Teacher Prize (GTP).
Finnish firm plans to build tire facility in Mindanao
January 17, 2017

Finnish firm plans to build tire facility in Mindanao

Finnish tire manufacturer Black Donuts Engineering Inc. seeks a partnership deal with Department of Agriculture, to construct a $200-million worth tire processing facility in Southern Mindanao.
It’s a go: Manny Pacquiao to face Aussie Jeff Horn in April 2017
January 13, 2017

It’s a go: Manny Pacquiao to face Aussie Jeff Horn in April 2017

Pacman is set to fight Horn on April 23, 2017.