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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.
2019 SEA Games to be held in PH
November 25, 2016

2019 SEA Games to be held in PH

The Philippines will be hosting the 30th SEA Games in 2019.
Want to know how crowded it is in the MRT today? Download Traincheck
November 25, 2016

Want to know how crowded it is in the MRT today? Download Traincheck

Traincheck, launched in November 22, is an app that lets you check on the perfect time to take the MRT.
Payton overwhelmed by the support from Filipino fans during his third PH visit
November 25, 2016

Payton overwhelmed by the support from Filipino fans during his third PH visit

One-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist enjoyed talking with Filipino fans in his third visit in the country.
PH’s first chocolate museum to open in Davao on December 18
November 22, 2016

PH’s first chocolate museum to open in Davao on December 18

The first ever chocolate museum in the Philippines will be opening its doors to all chocolate-lovers on December 18 at Malagos Garden Resort, Baguio District in Davao City.
Mactan Cebu International Airport named as Asia Pacific Regional Airport of the Year
November 24, 2016

Mactan Cebu International Airport named as Asia Pacific Regional Airport of the Year

Mactan Cebu International Airport was named Asia Pacific Regional Airport of the Year by the Center for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) – Center for Aviation in Singapore.
ESGS 2016: The local game dev scene
November 24, 2016

ESGS 2016: The local game dev scene

The world of gaming is still evolving, and Filipino game developers are already looking at breaking into the scene. The recently-concluded Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS) showcased some of the up-and-coming local game developers in their Indie Arena.
Mindanao expects more tourist arrivals in 2017
November 24, 2016

Mindanao expects more tourist arrivals in 2017

Mindanao expects tourist arrivals to increase up to 20% in 2017.
Jollibee Foods, Viet Thai International partner to list Superfoods Group in Vietnam
November 24, 2016

Jollibee Foods, Viet Thai International partner to list Superfoods Group in Vietnam

Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) signed an agreement with partner Viet Thai International Joint Stock Co. to list their joint-venture firm Superfoods Group in the Vietnam Stock Exchange by July 2019. Image grabbed from english.vietnamnet “Our fastest growing business in terms of country is Vietnam and this reflects the vibrancy and potential of the economy and the strong performance of our joint venture business,” JFC chairman Tony Tan Caktiong said. The Superfoods Group owns and operates 159 Highlands Coffee outlets, 33 Pho24 restaurants, and three Hard Rock Café stores. It has annual sales of $55 million, making it one of JFC’s fastest- growing joint-venture businesses. According to Superfoods Group CEO Thai […]
P650-M budget to be alloted for new tourism slogan
November 24, 2016

P650-M budget to be alloted for new tourism slogan

The Department of Tourism Secretary, Wanda Teo, said on Sunday (November 20) that the creation and promotion of the new tourism slogan will be costing the country P650 million.
DENR launches new hotline #3367 for environmental concerns
November 22, 2016

DENR launches new hotline #3367 for environmental concerns

The Department of Environment and Natural resources had launched its new hotline so the public can reach them for environmental concerns
2 Provinces of Palawan declared as Largest Marine Protected Area
November 24, 2016

2 Provinces of Palawan declared as Largest Marine Protected Area

Both provinces of Palawan were declared as the Largest Marine Protected Area, the largest one to date, as reported by When in Manila last Sunday, November 20, 2016.