News & Current Events

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 […]
Korean streaming service VIU launched in PH
December 02, 2016

Korean streaming service VIU launched in PH

PCCW Media Group, which operates in Hong-Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia, has launched VIU, a mobile streaming service that offers a surplus of Korean entertainment for Filipinos.
LRT-1 launches Christmas-themed train
December 05, 2016

LRT-1 launches Christmas-themed train

Christmas is definitely just around the corner as Light Rail Manila Corporation, the operation of the Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT-1) has launched the LRT-1 Christmas Train last November 28, Monday, which is less than a month before Christmas
PDP-Laban launches feeding program for QC street children, adults
December 02, 2016

PDP-Laban launches feeding program for QC street children, adults

President Rodrigo Duterte’s Partido Demokratikong Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) launched “Duterte’s Kitchen” in Cubao, Quezon City, a feeding program for the poor on December 1. According to Glen Badon, PDP-Laban national executive director, Duterte’s Kitchen was agreed upon during a meeting among Speaker Pantaleon D. Alvarez, Senate President Aquilino L. Pimentel III, Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi and other party officials. Managed by Dexter Baracael, the feeding program aims to complement the ruling party’s Social Services and Economic Development Program and Duterte’s advocacy to feed the poor. “It was the brainchild of the Speaker after their meeting,” Badon said, adding that Duterte’s Kitchen, which is located near the Metro Rail […]
SM to improve and to introduce new cinema concepts in 2017
December 02, 2016

SM to improve and to introduce new cinema concepts in 2017

SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporate (SMLEI) is planning to renovate its 30-year old cinemas by 2017 to improve and to boost its sales.
Sangley Airport in Cavite to be operational by 2017
December 02, 2016

Sangley Airport in Cavite to be operational by 2017

A new airport in the Philippines is on the works as the Department of Transportation promises that the Sangley Airport in Cavite will be up and running by November 2017.
Coca-Cola Femsa to invest P200 million on Ph operations, to open more opportunities for Filipinos
December 02, 2016

Coca-Cola Femsa to invest P200 million on Ph operations, to open more opportunities for Filipinos

COCA-COLA Femsa is still committed to investing P200 million ($900 billion) in its Philippine operations from 2015 to 2020.
PLDT, Globe sign deal to lower interconnection fee
December 02, 2016

PLDT, Globe sign deal to lower interconnection fee

By January 1, 2017, PLDT Inc. and Globe Telecom’ interconnection fee for subscribers making calls between their networks will be cut from P4.00 to P2.50 per minute.
UP teams bag 6 medals at International Cheerleading Competition
December 01, 2016

UP teams bag 6 medals at International Cheerleading Competition

UP Pep Squad and UP Filipiniana bags 6 medals at International Cheerdancing Competition in Jakarta,Indonesia
PH’s first mega rehab center is now open for patients
December 01, 2016

PH’s first mega rehab center is now open for patients

Department of Health (DOH) with the Inter-agency Task Force officially opened the first Mega Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DATRC) in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija on November 30, 2016.
Locally-produced mobile otome game “Notice Me Senpai!” nears one million downloads
December 01, 2016

Locally-produced mobile otome game “Notice Me Senpai!” nears one million downloads

Notice Me Senpai!, a mobile game made by Filipino game studio Skillshot Labs, is nearing a milestone most mobile games can only dream of: one million organic downloads, all in a span of one year.
Jollibee to open in Italy, to plant more branches in North America  
December 01, 2016

Jollibee to open in Italy, to plant more branches in North America  

Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is planning to establish its first branch in Europe, particularly in Italy, possibly by 2017.