News & Current Events

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.
TV5 to air 2 preliminary Miss Universe events
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.
CEO Excel Awards 2016 honors top leaders in the Philippines
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.
PNSB gets ‘surprise visit’ from PM Abe’s wife Akie
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.
Japan PM Abe pledges $8.7 billion worth of investments to Philippines
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.
BSP imposes stricter guidelines for pawnshops
January 12, 2017

BSP imposes stricter guidelines for pawnshops

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas imposes stricter guidelines for pawnshops
Philippines’ Ube is now a food trend in New York
January 12, 2017

Philippines’ Ube is now a food trend in New York

Also known as a purple yam, this popular Filipino root crop is currently making waves abroad.
2017 Fashion Arts Autism Benefit (FAAB) launched in New York
January 11, 2017

2017 Fashion Arts Autism Benefit (FAAB) launched in New York

The Autism Hearts Foundation, Inc. with the support of the Philippine Consulate General in New York, launched the 2017 Fashion Arts Autism Benefit (FAAB) on January 4.
PH-based infrastructure solutions firm to deliver energy in Indonesia
January 12, 2017

PH-based infrastructure solutions firm to deliver energy in Indonesia

Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Company (AG&P) signs a joint venture with Risco Energy Group Pte. Ltd. to build liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and supply chains in Indonesia.
`Yes, we can. Yes, we did’: Obama bids farewell as POTUS; Filipinos react
January 11, 2017

`Yes, we can. Yes, we did’: Obama bids farewell as POTUS; Filipinos react

Thank-you's were given, achievements were cited, and a final call was made to all Americans as outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama gave his Farewell Address at McCormick Place in his hometown of Chicago, IL.
American TV network Nickelodeon to put up ‘world’s first undersea attraction’ in Palawan
January 11, 2017

American TV network Nickelodeon to put up ‘world’s first undersea attraction’ in Palawan

American media conglomerate Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), owner of children’s TV network Nickelodeon, has announced its plan to put up an underwater resort and theme park in Coron, Palawan in the Philippines.
Pia Wurtzbach to appear on ‘Asia’s Next Top Model’ cycle 5
January 11, 2017

Pia Wurtzbach to appear on ‘Asia’s Next Top Model’ cycle 5

Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach is set to appear on Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 5.
Globe to install 2M home broadband by 2020
January 11, 2017

Globe to install 2M home broadband by 2020

Globe Telecom, one of the major telecommunications service providers in the Philippines, targets to roll out 2 million home broadband by 2020.