News & Current Events

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to co-fund 2 Philippine Infrastructure Projects
December 20, 2016

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to co-fund 2 Philippine Infrastructure Projects

According to the Department of Finance, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will co-finance its first two projects, which is the EDSA Bus Rapid Transit System and the Metro Manila Flood Management Project. Daily EDSA traffic. Image from Rappler The Department of Finance earlier said that both projects are most prepared in terms of government approvals and feasibility studies. “We are all very eager to finalize the infrastructure projects in your country … This time, we are very happy we can really talk about something to do in your country,” says AIIB President Jin Liqun. He has expressed enthusiasm in finalizing Philippine infrastructure projects for financing by this China-led multilateral lender after […]
NAIA Expressway Christmas Lane now open to motorists
December 21, 2016

NAIA Expressway Christmas Lane now open to motorists

A segment of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Expressway (NAIAX) that connects Entertainment City in Parañaque and Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard in Pasay City to NAIA Terminal 3 and Skyway is now operational.
DOST: Longest night of the year to happen on Dec. 22
December 20, 2016

DOST: Longest night of the year to happen on Dec. 22

The country will have its longest night of the year this Thursday, December 22 as the Sun reaches its winter solstice according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Association (PAGASA).
SM City Tianjin now open in China
December 21, 2016

SM City Tianjin now open in China

Mall giant SM Prime Holdings has recently opened its 7th mall in China called SM City Tianjin.
LTO releases 700k driver’s license cards
December 20, 2016

LTO releases 700k driver’s license cards

Metro Manila drivers finally have something to be happy about, as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) started releasing 700,000 plastic license cards on Monday, December 18 in 36 licensing offices across Metro Manila.
Ayala, 3 foreign firms partners for NAIA upgrade
December 19, 2016

Ayala, 3 foreign firms partners for NAIA upgrade

Ayala Group has partnered with 3 foreign firms in preparation for its bid for P74.6 billion upgrade of Ninoy Aquino International Airport under the public-private partnership
Romulo Café in London is 2016’s ‘Most Loved’ Restaurant’
December 19, 2016

Romulo Café in London is 2016’s ‘Most Loved’ Restaurant’

Filipino restaurant Romulo Café in London has been hailed by Time Out Love London Award in its third annual awards as the “Most Loved Restaurant in Kensington” in the United Kingdom.
Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) appoints New General Manager/CEO
January 10, 2017

Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) appoints New General Manager/CEO

Makati City – Attorney Bienvenido K. Chy joined the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) as General Manager/CEO effective November 4, 2016. Prior to assuming his new post, Atty. Chy was the Chief of Law and Investigation Division of the Bureau of Immigration. He is a graduate of San Beda College of Law Class ’72.  General Manager/CEO Bienvenido Chy giving his welcome speech at the PRA Yuletide Celebration last December 16 As the General Manager of PRA, Atty. Bienvenido’s plans and programs will be in line with the Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s directives. GM Chy aims to streamline the processing time of special resident retiree’s visa (SRRV) applications as well the reduction of […]
MMDA gets DILG support vs illegal parking, seeks to privatize towing ops
December 19, 2016

MMDA gets DILG support vs illegal parking, seeks to privatize towing ops

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) may be closing in on solving Metro Manila’s illegal parking woes with the support of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), as well as privatizing their towing operations in January 2017.
BSP to release banknotes signed by PRRD
December 19, 2016

BSP to release banknotes signed by PRRD

Welcome Christmas with “changed bills” as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is set to release banknote bearing the signatures of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and BSP Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. this week.
Miss Puerto Rico is Miss World 2016!
December 19, 2016

Miss Puerto Rico is Miss World 2016!

Puerto Rico’s Stephanie del Valle is crowned Miss World 2016 in the coronation night held on Sunday, December 18. Filipino pride Catriona Gray was also among the top 5 candidates, winning one of the pre-pageant awards in Multimedia.
San Miguel Corporation to build drug rehab centers in Bataan
December 14, 2016

San Miguel Corporation to build drug rehab centers in Bataan

Southeast Asia’s largest publicly listed food, beverage, and packaging company San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has signed an agreement to build a drug rehabilitation facility in Bataan province to support the Philippine government’s campaign against drugs.
Don Quixote (Ballet Manila’s 21st Performance Season) on Feb 24-26, 2017
December 16, 2016

Don Quixote (Ballet Manila’s 21st Performance Season) on Feb 24-26, 2017

This February 24-26, 2017, enjoy a vibrant, happy, and festive ballet and watch Ballet Manila’s 21st Performance season entitled “Don Quixote” at the Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, Pasay City. Image grabbed from tticketworld Based on the iconic Spanish novel of Miguel de Cervantes, “Don Quixote” is one of the most popular classical ballets. Set against a tapestry of gypsies, heroic fights, and fiery dancing, “Don Quixote” follows the adventures of the idealistic and eccentric Don Quixote, his faithful companion Sancho Panza, and young lovers Kitri and Basilio. With guest artist: Mikhail Matynyuk, Principal Dancer of the Kremlin Ballet Regular Ticket Prices: • Gold – P1,545 • Silver – P1,030 • […]
On-the-spot wall painting contest for students to be held in Manila
December 16, 2016

On-the-spot wall painting contest for students to be held in Manila

To be able to instill the values of art and cleanliness, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada is set to hold an on-the-spot wall painting contest at the Manila North Cemetery for high school students.
Resorts World Manila supports Pagcor, DOH and Davao City Government to build drug rehab
December 14, 2016

Resorts World Manila supports Pagcor, DOH and Davao City Government to build drug rehab

Resorts World Manila has collaborated with Pagcor, Department of Health and the City Government of Davao to build a world-class rehabilitation center for drug dependents in the Southern Philippines
DTI releases list of common Christmas scams
December 16, 2016

DTI releases list of common Christmas scams

Avoiding scams means knowing what they are and how to spot them. Luckily, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) posted the 12 most common Christmas scams on their Facebook page, which they’ve dubbed the “12 SCAMonsters of Christmas”.
Free tuition for all Filipino nationals in state universities and colleges in the Philippines
December 16, 2016

Free tuition for all Filipino nationals in state universities and colleges in the Philippines

By 2017, tuition in the undergraduate programs for all state universities and colleges in the Philippines will be free.
Number Coding Exemptions for the Holidays
December 15, 2016

Number Coding Exemptions for the Holidays

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will be lifting the Unified Vehicle Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) – better known as the number coding scheme – for provincial buses on December 22, from 1p.m. onwards.
Balikbayan boxes will be duty-free starting Dec. 25
December 15, 2016

Balikbayan boxes will be duty-free starting Dec. 25

Balikbayan boxes sent by Filipinos abroad will now be duty-free and exempted from taxes starting December 25, 2016.
2016 TOYM Awardees honored at Malacañang Palace
December 15, 2016

2016 TOYM Awardees honored at Malacañang Palace

11 men and women were honored at Malacañang Palace by no less than President Rodrigo Roa Duterte as this year’s The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) awardees last Monday, December 12.