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NOW AVAILABLE: 7-Eleven Stores install ATMs in Metro Manila and Cavite
August 30, 2021

NOW AVAILABLE: 7-Eleven Stores install ATMs in Metro Manila and Cavite

The 7-Eleven stores install ATM machines in Metro Manila and Cavite. By the end of the year, an additional 1,000 ATM will be available for the public.
EU Delegation to Virtually Launch Cine Europa 24 on Sept 1
August 27, 2021

EU Delegation to Virtually Launch Cine Europa 24 on Sept 1

The European Union Delegation in Manila will be launching Cine Europa 24 virtually on September 1. IMAGE from Cine Europa Philippines Facebook page On its 24th year, Cine Europa will be screening 17 award-winning European films online. The following films will be shown online for free and are accessible after registering here. 1. Les Parfums/The Perfumes (France) – A comedy film revolving around diva Anne and her candid driver Guillame who respects her but at the same time is bluntly honest and dares to refuse her unreasonable demands. 2. Vlastníci/Owners (Czech Republic) – Another comic film based on the play “The Society of Owners.” 3. Catwalk (Sweden) – A touching […]
DOTr: MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR Extend Free Ride to Vaccinated APORs until the End of August
August 26, 2021

DOTr: MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR Extend Free Ride to Vaccinated APORs until the End of August

The Department of Transportation extends the free ride for all vaccinated APORs in MRT3, LRT2, and PNR.
PAGASA: Parts of PH Continue to Experience Showers, Thunderstorms due to ITCZ
August 25, 2021

PAGASA: Parts of PH Continue to Experience Showers, Thunderstorms due to ITCZ

Scattered rains and thunderstorms will prevail throughout the country due to ITCZ.
Get Errands Done Quickly and Safely at Shangri-La Plaza
August 19, 2021

Get Errands Done Quickly and Safely at Shangri-La Plaza

Shang shares a list of errands you can do quickly and safely within their premises.
NCR, Laguna, Bataan under MECQ until the end of August
August 20, 2021

NCR, Laguna, Bataan under MECQ until the end of August

The Palace places Metro Manila, Laguna, and Bataan under modified enhanced community (MECQ) until the end of month.
New Clark City Athletics Stadium Gets Nominated at World Architecture Festival
August 20, 2021

New Clark City Athletics Stadium Gets Nominated at World Architecture Festival

The New Clark City Athletics Stadium gets recognized as one of the best building at the World Architecture Festival.
Award-winning Japanese Film Passage of Life to be Showcased at Cinemalaya 17
August 17, 2021

Award-winning Japanese Film Passage of Life to be Showcased at Cinemalaya 17

Japan Foundation, Manila brings award-winning film Passage of Life at the Cinemalaya 17: Philippine Independent Film Festival.
From Paris With Love: Olympics 2024 sets in France
August 14, 2021

From Paris With Love: Olympics 2024 sets in France

After the successful event of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Japan, the torch is now in France for Pari 2024 Olympics.
Outdoor Exercises Prohibited in Metro Manila During ECQ
August 11, 2021

Outdoor Exercises Prohibited in Metro Manila During ECQ

MMC bans outdoor exercises in Metro Manila during ECQ.
DOTr: MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR offer Free Ride to Vaccinated APORs During ECQ
August 11, 2021

DOTr: MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR offer Free Ride to Vaccinated APORs During ECQ

The Department of Transportation is offering free rides for MRT-3 and LRT-2 to all passengers who are vaccinated from Aug 6 to 20.
LOCKDOWN SERIES: 6 Important Things to Know About ECQ
August 06, 2021

LOCKDOWN SERIES: 6 Important Things to Know About ECQ

The government places Metro Manila under ECQ again due to a new strain of coronavirus: the Delta variant.
PH to Bag Multiple Medals since L.A. 1932 Olympics
August 10, 2021

PH to Bag Multiple Medals since L.A. 1932 Olympics

The Philippine Primer gives an aupdate on our athlete's standings in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
PSA: Major Mall Schedules in NCR from Jul 31 to Aug 20
August 03, 2021

PSA: Major Mall Schedules in NCR from Jul 31 to Aug 20

The Philippine Primer list down the schedules of Major Malls in the Metro from July 31 to August 20.
DOT: More Tourism Workers in Boracay to Receive COVID-19 Vax
July 30, 2021

DOT: More Tourism Workers in Boracay to Receive COVID-19 Vax

Through the initiative of the Department of Tourism, the municipality of Aklan allocates an additional 10,000 COVID-19 shots for tourism workers in Boracay.
WEATHER UPDATE: Habagat to Bring Rain to Parts of Luzon, Western Visayas
July 28, 2021

WEATHER UPDATE: Habagat to Bring Rain to Parts of Luzon, Western Visayas

Habagat will continue to bring rain moderate to heary rains over Luzon and Western Visayas in the next 24 hours.
LOOK: Manila, Taguig offer Free Swab Tests, Here’s How to Avail
July 27, 2021

LOOK: Manila, Taguig offer Free Swab Tests, Here’s How to Avail

The city of Manila and Taguig offer Free Swab Test.
MET in BGC: Metropolitan Museum of Manila Finds a New Home in Taguig
July 23, 2021

MET in BGC: Metropolitan Museum of Manila Finds a New Home in Taguig

The Metropolitan Museum of Manila will move to Bonifacio Global City by the end of the year.
Clark International Airport Terminal 2 Sets to Open This Year, World-Class Features Unveiled
July 22, 2021

Clark International Airport Terminal 2 Sets to Open This Year, World-Class Features Unveiled

The Department of Transportation unveils the newly-completed passenger terminal building of Clark International Terminal 2 to the public.
Vogue Paris Includes Siargao in “Top Islands to Go on Holiday” List
July 09, 2021

Vogue Paris Includes Siargao in “Top Islands to Go on Holiday” List

Vogue Paris recognizes Siargao Island as one of the world's top summer destinations.