News & Current Events

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.
Filipino war veterans to receive ‘Congressional Gold Medal’ from US
December 06, 2016

Filipino war veterans to receive ‘Congressional Gold Medal’ from US

A bill to honor Filipino soldiers who fought under US command in World War II with the Congressional Gold Medal has been passed on November 30, 2016.
AKB48 returns to Manila for 60th PH-JP Friendship celebration
December 05, 2016

AKB48 returns to Manila for 60th PH-JP Friendship celebration

Japan’s top idol group AKB48 returns to Manila for the celebration of 60 Years of Philippines-Japan Friendship on December 4, 2016 at Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City.
Filipino brandy Emperador expands to Latin America
December 05, 2016

Filipino brandy Emperador expands to Latin America

World’s largest brandy company Philippine-based Emperador Inc. is making its way to Latin America as it acquires three brands from Mexico.
PH eyes higher export from Spain
December 05, 2016

PH eyes higher export from Spain

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez said that the Philippine government aims to increase direct exports of locally manufactured high-valued goods to Spain like computer parts and other electronic goods which accounts for half of the Philippine total exports
Cardcaptor Sakura to return on TV in 2018
December 06, 2016

Cardcaptor Sakura to return on TV in 2018

Sakura Kinomoto, heroine of Japanese manga series—Cardcaptor Sakura, is set to return on TV in 2018 with its sequel “Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc.”
Diversion routes for 43-hour Maynilad water repair in Quezon City
December 05, 2016

Diversion routes for 43-hour Maynilad water repair in Quezon City

Here's an diversion route released by Maynilad to lessen the possible traffic congestion due to two-day water interruption in Quezon City
15 barangays in QC to experience water interruption
December 05, 2016

15 barangays in QC to experience water interruption

Maynilad Water Services Inc. customers who live in Quezon City may experience an almost 2-day water interruption from today, December 5, to December 7, 2016. This is for the replacement and maintenance of the valve and pipelines along 15 barangays in the city. Image grabbed from Maynilad’s website. The said water interruption will affect the following areas: Apolonio Samson Baesa Bahay Toro Bungad Damayan Del Monte Katipunan Mariblo Paltok Paraiso San Antonio Sangandaan Talipapa Tandang Sora Veterans Village Engr. Ronaldo Padua, Maynilad Supply Operations Division Vice President, said that the 36-year old valve in Tandang Sora, which controls the water flow and pressure in the pipeline, is not functioning anymore. […]
Duterte invites Trump to PH in 2017
December 05, 2016

Duterte invites Trump to PH in 2017

Two of the world’s most recently-elected and highly outspoken leaders may meet sooner than we anticipated, as President Rodrigo Duterte congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump over the phone last Friday, December 2.
Senior Citizens, PWDs gets free LRT1 rides this Christmas season
December 05, 2016

Senior Citizens, PWDs gets free LRT1 rides this Christmas season

Good news for all senior citizens and persons with disabilities out there! You can enjoy free rides on all weekends and holidays from December 3, 2016 to January 8, 2017 in all LRT1 stations. Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT1) operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) is offering free rides to all senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) this Christmas season. Image grabbed from cpcstrans To avail of the complimentary rides, LRMC said passengers should have their own concessionary beep card and that they should be accompanied by at least two family members. They must proceed to the teller’s booth in any LRT1 station to activate his or her free […]