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Philippine short film “Pagnanakaw” wins in Singtel contest
January 06, 2017

Philippine short film “Pagnanakaw” wins in Singtel contest

Of all the almost 600 submitted entries, The Philippines’ “Pagnanakaw,” bagged the second place in the first Singtel 5-minute video challenge. From the left: Mr Alberto de Larrazabal, Globe CCO, Mr Simon Israel, Chairman of Singtel Group, Miguel Sotto, Jaz Reyes, Ms Chua Sock Koong, Singtel Group CEO. Image grabbed from singtel With the theme “Connecting lives,” Miguel Soto and Jazmin Reyes bested other 11 entries from Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Tanzania and Indonesia with their 5-minute short film “Pagnanakaw.” According to Cinematographer and co-director Miguel Sotto, it took them a day to shoot the entire five-minute short, and spent about P1,000. They took home US$15,000 for winning second place. “Pagnanakaw” is […]
Procession route of Replicas of the Black Nazarene tomorrow, January 7
January 06, 2017

Procession route of Replicas of the Black Nazarene tomorrow, January 7

The City of Manila and the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene has released the processional routes of Replicas of the Black Nazarene tomorrow, January 7
DOT to boost PH tourism in 2017
January 05, 2017

DOT to boost PH tourism in 2017

The Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to increase the tourists in the country from 3 million to 6 million in the Davao region. Image taken by Edgar Allan Zeta-Yap from Vigattin Tourism. Although the 3-million-increase may seem a bit ambitious, DOT Secretary Wanda Teo said that they would try their best to market various destinations in the country, especially since there are also several events lined up this year. Two of the international events hosted by the Philippines are the Miss Universe Pageant and the ASEAN 50. Teo also said that they will work hard to also boost the tourism in Davao and in Mindanao by promoting it in various […]
#WalangPasok: Manila declares January 9 a special holiday
January 04, 2017

#WalangPasok: Manila declares January 9 a special holiday

The City of Manila declared January 9, 2017 a special holiday to make way for the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
CCP brings back ‘Noli Me Tangere, The Opera’ to Manila
January 09, 2017

CCP brings back ‘Noli Me Tangere, The Opera’ to Manila

Discover how a novel awakened the Filipino spirit to fight for the freedom of Philippines by watching Noli Me Tangere, The Opera this 2017!
Forbes lists Palawan as one of the ‘Best Budget Travel Destinations for 2017’
January 05, 2017

Forbes lists Palawan as one of the ‘Best Budget Travel Destinations for 2017’

In an article posted by international magazine Forbes, Palawan is cited as one of the 21 Best Budget Travel Destinations for 2017.
PETA celebrates 50th anniversary with line up of events this 2017
January 04, 2017

PETA celebrates 50th anniversary with line up of events this 2017

The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), this year, will celebrate its golden anniversary of providing original Filipino productions and educational theater programs for 50 years since 1967.
Works of Igorot Artist to be visited by Miss Universe candidates
January 04, 2017

Works of Igorot Artist to be visited by Miss Universe candidates

Renowned Solar Artist, Jordan Mang-Osan currently display his works in an exhibit at Tam-awan Village in Baguio, and will be visited by 33 Miss Universe candidates on January 18.
Reward yourself with these JCB Deals from January 1 to March 31, 2017!
January 05, 2017

Reward yourself with these JCB Deals from January 1 to March 31, 2017!

Avail these no-minimum-spend-required discounts, when you use your JCB Card from January 1 to March 31, 2017!
BDO retains #1 spot as the largest bank in the Philippines
January 04, 2017

BDO retains #1 spot as the largest bank in the Philippines

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has released the latest data that shows the ranking as to Total Assets for Universal and Commercial Bank Group, and BDO Unibank Inc. topped the list.
Chinese magazine names Duterte ‘Person of the Year’
January 04, 2017

Chinese magazine names Duterte ‘Person of the Year’

Yazhou Zhoukan, a Chinese language international affairs magazine, has named President Rodrigo Duterte as their “Person of the Year.”
Meteor shower to be most visible in PH skies tonight
January 04, 2017

Meteor shower to be most visible in PH skies tonight

The annual Quadrantids meteor shower is expected to peak and to be seen on January 4, 2017. It is said to be more visible this year as there will only be dim light from the waning moon.
Clark-Incheon flights now available at Philippine Airlines
January 04, 2017

Clark-Incheon flights now available at Philippine Airlines

Daily flights to Incheon, Korea from Clark Airport in Pampanga under the national flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) started on January 1, 2017 using its 199-seater Airbus A321 jet.
Filipino MMA vet Eduard Folayang is ONE FC Fighter of the Year
January 03, 2017

Filipino MMA vet Eduard Folayang is ONE FC Fighter of the Year

Filipino mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran and recently-crowned ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang was crowned as ONE Championship’s Fighter of the Year for 2016.
Traffic enforcers in Manila to wear ‘body cameras’ this 2017
January 03, 2017

Traffic enforcers in Manila to wear ‘body cameras’ this 2017

Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) traffic enforcers will wear body cameras this year to eliminate corruption as directed by Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada.
Filipino Fashion Designer John Ablaza in New York Fashion Show
December 29, 2016

Filipino Fashion Designer John Ablaza in New York Fashion Show

International fashion designer from the Philippines, John Ablaza recently held his one night only “Couture & Culture” NYC 2016 in 4W43 West 43rd New York last December 10, 2016.
Department of Agriculture targets P900-M equipment loan from Japan
December 29, 2016

Department of Agriculture targets P900-M equipment loan from Japan

Department of Agriculture targets to modernize the sector to reduce post-harvest losses and ensure increased productivity with the help of a P900-million equipment loan from the Japanese government.
‘It’s the Philippines’ year’ — Fortune Magazine
January 04, 2017

‘It’s the Philippines’ year’ — Fortune Magazine

Fortune Magazine, in its December 1 issue, predicts that 2017 will be the Philippines’ year.
beep™ and PayMaya cards to be used at NLEX, SCTEX by 2017
December 28, 2016

beep™ and PayMaya cards to be used at NLEX, SCTEX by 2017

Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC), operator of Luzon Expressway (NLEx) and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx), plans to start accepting beep™ and PayMaya cards as cashless payment method by the first quarter of 2017.
Happy New Year from Philippine Primer!
January 01, 2017

Happy New Year from Philippine Primer!

2016 and all its grand openings, launches, expansions, and what have you are now a part of history. Let’s all move towards 2017 with renewed hope! From all of us here at Philippine Primer, Designed by Freepik