News & Current Events

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.
List of Philippine Holidays in 2017
December 01, 2016

List of Philippine Holidays in 2017

The list of Philippine regular holidays in 2017 has been released by the Malacañang a day after President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No. 50 on August 16.
Uniqlo owner Tadashi Yanai to become Japan’s richest man in 2016
December 01, 2016

Uniqlo owner Tadashi Yanai to become Japan’s richest man in 2016

Owner of Japanese fashion conglomerate, Tadashi Yanai is set to become Japan’s Richest man by the end of the year with a total net worth estimated at 16.3 billions US dollars (12.3 billion euros)
3 Japan-funded school construction projects in Mindanao officially turned over
November 29, 2016

3 Japan-funded school construction projects in Mindanao officially turned over

Three projects funded by the Embassy of Japan (EOJ) through the Japan-Bangsamoro Initiatives for Reconstruction and Development (J-BIRD) were officially turned over last November 17, in the municipality of Pagalungan, Maguindanao in Mindanao.
PAL will fly to 5 domestic cities and South Korea via Clark
November 29, 2016

PAL will fly to 5 domestic cities and South Korea via Clark

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will fly to five domestic destinations and Incheon, South Korea starting December 16, via the Clark International Airport (CRK) at 32 flights weekly.
Vista Land to open 10 malls by 2018
November 29, 2016

Vista Land to open 10 malls by 2018

Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc., one of the country’s leading integrated property developers, plans to build 10 more malls worth a total of P18 billion starting next year until 2018.
Basey unveils P14-million ecological park
December 01, 2016

Basey unveils P14-million ecological park

The United Nations Development Programme and Korea International Corporation Agency had recently turned over the P14-million Basey Ecological Park to the local government in a report by The Manila Standard last week
ONE ASIA Joint Concert 2016: A fusion of two cultures
November 29, 2016

ONE ASIA Joint Concert 2016: A fusion of two cultures

In celebration of the 60 years of friendship between Japan and Philippines, ONE ASIA Joint Concert 2016 was held last night at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza to highlight the talents and the music of both countries.
‘Pacquiao Gym’ opens in Tokyo, Japan
November 28, 2016

‘Pacquiao Gym’ opens in Tokyo, Japan

World Boxing Welterweight Champion and Filipino senator Manny Pacquiao opened his first gym in Harajuku, Tokyo in Japan on November 25, 2016.
NAIA3-Newport City walkway takes a step closer to completion
November 28, 2016

NAIA3-Newport City walkway takes a step closer to completion

It is expected to be finished and available to the public by the first half of 2017.