News & Current Events

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
Japan’s Mizuho bank plans to expand in PH
December 28, 2016

Japan’s Mizuho bank plans to expand in PH

Mizuho Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Japan, plans to expand its footprint in the Philippines.
Filipino TV series gain popularity in Indonesia
December 28, 2016

Filipino TV series gain popularity in Indonesia

Two Filipino TV series namely ABS-CBN’s Pangako Sa ‘yo and On the Wings of Love have captured viewers’ attention in Indonesia as it gains a strong following in its telecast.
PH, Cambodia sign agreements covering crime, labours, sports, and tourism
December 28, 2016

PH, Cambodia sign agreements covering crime, labours, sports, and tourism

The Philippines and Cambodia have inked several agreements covering deals on fighting transnational crime and cooperation in labor, sports, and tourism.
Shakey’s V-League to be renamed to Philippine V-League
December 28, 2016

Shakey’s V-League to be renamed to Philippine V-League

Shakey’s V-League will be renamed to Philippine V-League as it enters its 14th season March next year. This, according to Ricky Palou of the organizing Sports Vision, is only one of the many changes that the league will be having for the coming year.
PH science teams won gold, silver medals in Taiwan
December 29, 2016

PH science teams won gold, silver medals in Taiwan

Three science teams from Taguig public schools won silver and gold medals at the 2016 Kaohsiung International Invention and Design Expo in Taiwan held last December 9, 2016 to December 11, 2016.
New rehab center in Taguig to open by 2018
December 29, 2016

New rehab center in Taguig to open by 2018

A new drug rehabilitation center is set to open by 2018 at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City as business tycoon Andrew Tan signed a partnership agreement several government agencies for its construction.
A Guide to Rizal Day
July 21, 2022

A Guide to Rizal Day

This December 30, Philippines commemorates the 120th death anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal.
Filipino Cuisine, one of Bloomberg’s Fancy Food Trends in 2017
December 28, 2016

Filipino Cuisine, one of Bloomberg’s Fancy Food Trends in 2017

American-based TV channel Bloomberg lists Filipino cuisine as one of the eleven fancy food trends to face this 2017.
Uber, Grab agree to a price cap after LTFRB warning
December 29, 2016

Uber, Grab agree to a price cap after LTFRB warning

In response to a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the LTFRB, ride-sharing services Uber and Grab complied with a government directive to address complaints over “price surges” this holiday season.
Ayala set to acquire assets from energy giant Chevron in PH, Indonesia
December 28, 2016

Ayala set to acquire assets from energy giant Chevron in PH, Indonesia

Ayala corporation has announced that they are set to acquire significant stakes in the geothermal assets from Chevron
6 Israeli Travel Agencies visit Bohol, Cebu, and Manila to promote PH tourism
December 28, 2016

6 Israeli Travel Agencies visit Bohol, Cebu, and Manila to promote PH tourism

Six major travel agencies from Israel traveled to Bohol, Cebu, and Manila to visit popular tourist destinations in the Philippines.
Akamai: PH mobile internet speed ‘fastest’ in APAC for Q3 of 2016
December 28, 2016

Akamai: PH mobile internet speed ‘fastest’ in APAC for Q3 of 2016

The Philippines just hit another first as the country’s mobile internet speed was shown to be the “fastest” in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region according to content delivery network (CDN) service provider Akamai.
First contributors under PERA Law accepts by BDO
December 28, 2016

First contributors under PERA Law accepts by BDO

BDO has recently announced that it had accepted the first batch of PERA contributors.
President Duterte is “Asia’s Big Winner” – CNN
December 28, 2016

President Duterte is “Asia’s Big Winner” – CNN

In an opinion story produced by international news network CNN, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was hailed as “Asia’s big winner” as he tops the CNN “The Winners and Losers in Asia 2016” list by winning PH presidency last May 2016.
Typhoon Nina exits Philippine Area of Responsibility Tuesday night
December 27, 2016

Typhoon Nina exits Philippine Area of Responsibility Tuesday night

Typhoon Nina will exit the Philippine area of responsibility tonight, PAGASA predicted.
UP makes it to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-2017 list
December 27, 2016

UP makes it to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-2017 list

Placing on the 801+ spot, University of the Philippines (UP) is the lone university from the Philippines to be included in Times’ Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-2017 list.