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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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” […]

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.

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.

January 17, 2017

Iranian apples to be available in PH soon

The Iranian government requests to bring Iranian apples to the Philippines.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

January 13, 2017

TV5 to air 2 preliminary Miss Universe events

Filipinos will have a chance to see two of Miss Universe’s preliminary events as TV5 will be airing the swimsuit and long gown competition on January 28 and 29, 2017. This is prior to the grand coronation night which will take place on the 30th.

January 13, 2017

CEO Excel Awards 2016 honors top leaders in the Philippines

IABC Philippines held the “CEO Excel Awards 2016” to honor chief executive officers, top-level executives, and organization leaders in the country.

January 13, 2017

PNSB gets ‘surprise visit’ from PM Abe’s wife Akie

It was a very special Thursday for the students of the Philippine National School for the Blind (PNSB) as the wife of the Japanese Prime Minister, Akie Abe, paid their school a visit during their two-day official visit.

January 13, 2017

Japan PM Abe pledges $8.7 billion worth of investments to Philippines

In an effort to strengthen ties with nations in the Asia-Pacific region, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has pledged an $8.7 billion worth of aid package to the Philippines over the next five years.