News & Current Events

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.
Smart to offer free calls and charging stations to Typhoon Nina victims
December 27, 2016

Smart to offer free calls and charging stations to Typhoon Nina victims

Smart Communications announced on Monday, December 26, that they will be offering free calls and set up charging stations in areas that were affected by Typhoon Nina.
Oil prices hiked anew before the end of 2016
December 27, 2016

Oil prices hiked anew before the end of 2016

Rising prices in the international market lead to the increase for petrol, with gasoline going up for the sixth straight week while diesel is on its fifth. Kerosene prices, however, stayed put due to the effects of Typhoon Nina.
Millennials help kids in Payatas through feeding program
December 27, 2016

Millennials help kids in Payatas through feeding program

What started out with a feeding center for 25 kids from the most impoverished families in the area has expanded to include a daily feeding program and several activities that facilitate the development of the children’s cognitive skills, academic learning, sports skills and social skills.
British pop-icon George Michael dies at 53
December 27, 2016

British pop-icon George Michael dies at 53

The world now mourns with the death of British pop-icon George Michael on December 25, 2016 at his home in Oxfordshire in England.
MMFF to offer 30% discount to students, PWDs, and senior citizens
December 27, 2016

MMFF to offer 30% discount to students, PWDs, and senior citizens

This discount is applicable to those who will be watching Oro, Sunday Beauty Queens, Kabisera, and Saving Sally.
Toll-free at NAIA Expressway Phase 2-B until Jan. 10, 2017
December 28, 2016

Toll-free at NAIA Expressway Phase 2-B until Jan. 10, 2017

The newly completed NAIA Expressway’s Phase 2-B, link from NAIA Road to NAIA Terminal 3, Villamor and the Skyway System, will be toll-free for a month.
Skype’s real-time translation is now available in mobile and landline calls
December 23, 2016

Skype’s real-time translation is now available in mobile and landline calls

Say goodbye to language barriers anymore as video and messaging app Skype has recently improved their service by adding their real-time translation feature to both mobile and landline calls.
2016 Lookback: The Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines
December 23, 2016

2016 Lookback: The Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines

As 2016 comes to an end, here’s a quick recap of the headliners which made it to the Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines this year.
Drunk, sleepy, or sick while driving? Dial 16-911 for ‘Drivers on Call’
December 21, 2016

Drunk, sleepy, or sick while driving? Dial 16-911 for ‘Drivers on Call’

You can now “call a friend” with Lifeline’s Drivers on Call.
Filipino chess player, Wesley So won London Chess Classic and Grand Chess Tour
December 21, 2016

Filipino chess player, Wesley So won London Chess Classic and Grand Chess Tour

21-year old Filipino chess prodigy, Wesley So home brought pride in his country after winning the 8th London Chess Classic and the Grand Chess Tour
Free hospitalization and medicines for poor Filipinos in 2017
December 21, 2016

Free hospitalization and medicines for poor Filipinos in 2017

Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial has made the announcement of the free medicine and hospitalization for the less fortunate, unemployed, and elderly people by 2017
Emperador takes home Silver and Bronze awards at 2016 Int’l Review of Spirits
December 23, 2016

Emperador takes home Silver and Bronze awards at 2016 Int’l Review of Spirits

The country’s largest liquor company and the world’s largest brandy maker Emperador Inc. proved that they are one of the best brandies in the world by bringing home two awards from the 2016 International Review of Spirits.