News & Current Events

PH to target $250M earnings from Cacao exports by 2022
December 13, 2016

PH to target $250M earnings from Cacao exports by 2022

The Philippine Center for Post-harvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) said that the Philippine government is targeting to generate $250 million additional in export from cacao by 2022.
Top Chinese cosmetics and health & wellness industries scout for opportunities in PH
December 13, 2016

Top Chinese cosmetics and health & wellness industries scout for opportunities in PH

Several Chinese cosmetics and health & wellness companies are now eyeing the Philippines for manufacturing opportunities.
10 Miss Universe candidates arrive in Manila
December 15, 2016

10 Miss Universe candidates arrive in Manila

A welcome party happened at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City on December 11 (Saturday) to welcome the 10 Miss Universe candidates who arrived in Manila last weekend.
2 Filipinos nominated as ‘CNN Superhero’
December 12, 2016

2 Filipinos nominated as ‘CNN Superhero’

Two Filipinos are vying to become CNN SuperHero for International TV channel CNN’s 10th Anniversary Special.
IFEX partners up with EU for 2017 exhibition
December 12, 2016

IFEX partners up with EU for 2017 exhibition

The International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines will be partnering up with the European Union (EU) for its event which will be happening from May 19-21, 2017 at the World Trade Center in Manila.
i-ACT relaunches ‘Enhanced Pasig River Ferry’ with free shuttle service
December 12, 2016

i-ACT relaunches ‘Enhanced Pasig River Ferry’ with free shuttle service

The Inter-Agency Council on Traffic (i-ACT) had relaunched the ‘Enhanced Pasig River Ferry Service’ last December 9, Friday, as an alternative mode of transport to Metro Manila residents especially with the Holiday traffic rush drawing near
PH best at ‘Social Networking’ according to International Number Ones map
December 11, 2016

PH best at ‘Social Networking’ according to International Number Ones map

David McCandless, data journalist and information designer, produced the “International Number Ones” map based on his research on which countries do what best.
Bicol to get a new airport by 2021: Bicol Int’l Airport at 62%
December 09, 2016

Bicol to get a new airport by 2021: Bicol Int’l Airport at 62%

More tourists and locals alike might be flying to the Bicol Region in 5 years time as President Rodrigo Duterte leads the groundbreaking ceremony of facilities and buildings that will complete the Bicol International Airport (BIA) in Daraga, Albay.
El Nido named 6th rising travel destination
December 12, 2016

El Nido named 6th rising travel destination

El Nido claimed the 6th place at TripAdvisor’s list of “Travelers’ Choice Destination on the Rise.”
FamilyMart is now accepting loading and payments via beep™ card
December 21, 2016

FamilyMart is now accepting loading and payments via beep™ card

Convenience just got more convenient! You can now reload and pay with your beep™ card at FamilyMart
Astrophysicist sees PH as potential ‘Hub of Space Tech’ in Southeast Asia
December 10, 2016

Astrophysicist sees PH as potential ‘Hub of Space Tech’ in Southeast Asia

Astrophysicist Dr.Rogel Mari D. Sese said that the Philippines has the capability to become the hub of space technology and space applications in Southeast Asia.
Fil-Am teen impresses judges in KPOP-Star 6
December 07, 2016

Fil-Am teen impresses judges in KPOP-Star 6

Kriesha Tiu wowed KPOP-Star 6 judges during her powerful powerful performance at the said Korean talent search
Pasig roads closed on Dec. 11 for ‘Paskotitap 2016’
December 09, 2016

Pasig roads closed on Dec. 11 for ‘Paskotitap 2016’

Commuters are advised to take alternate routes as selected Pasig roads will be closed on December 11, 2016 for the Christmas event called “Paskotitap 2016” at Frontera Verde Tiendesitas in Pasig City.
Visa-free entry for Filipinos to China being studied by PROC
December 08, 2016

Visa-free entry for Filipinos to China being studied by PROC

Filipinos might just be able to get into China without having to go through a visa application procedure as the People’s Republic of China (PROC) is studying the possibility of waiving its visa requirements for Filipinos.
PH cultural center Sentro Rizal opens in Rome, Milan
December 06, 2016

PH cultural center Sentro Rizal opens in Rome, Milan

The overseas Philippine cultural center Sentro Rizal has opened in Rome and Milan in Italy this November to reach out to the international community and Filipino community abroad.
Christmas came early as Pat Boone serenades Filipino fans
August 28, 2019

Christmas came early as Pat Boone serenades Filipino fans

Legendary pop crooner Pat Boone already gave his Filipino audience an early Christmas treat by performing his most endeared Christmas songs and a series of classic hits at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last December 6, 2016
Sinulog wins ‘Best Festival’ in the Philippines
December 08, 2016

Sinulog wins ‘Best Festival’ in the Philippines

Sinulog wins :Best Festival' in the recent Choose Philippines Award held at the ABS-CBN Dolphy Theater last December 1, 2016.
Makati’s walkway to provide a safer walk for the pedestrians
December 09, 2016

Makati’s walkway to provide a safer walk for the pedestrians

Makati’s walkway is now known to be the country’s longest elevated walkway, following the inauguration of the extension connecting V.A Rufino to Salcedo Village.
DMCI allots P18.3B to build cement plant in Semirara Island
December 06, 2016

DMCI allots P18.3B to build cement plant in Semirara Island

DMCI Holdings Inc., a construction business, is putting up a cement plant on Semirara Island in the Visayas worth P18.3 billion in an industry dominated by foreign manufacturers.
Pink Sand Beach in Zamboanga eyed as next travel destination
December 06, 2016

Pink Sand Beach in Zamboanga eyed as next travel destination

There’s one thing that’s a bit more alluring than white sand beaches, and that's pink sand beaches. The Department of Tourism (DOT) is looking at turning one of the country’s two pink sand beaches into a backpacker’s tourist destination.