News & Current Events

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.
LRT 2 East Extension is Now Open, Commuters to Receive 2-Week Free Ride
July 05, 2021

LRT 2 East Extension is Now Open, Commuters to Receive 2-Week Free Ride

The LRT 2 East Extension is now open to the public.
LIST: “Green” Places Which Travellers Qualify For Shorter Quarantine Period
May 02, 2022

LIST: “Green” Places Which Travellers Qualify For Shorter Quarantine Period

The Malacañang Palace releases a list of "green" countries and jurisdictions whose citizens and workers are qualified to have shorter quarantine period.
COFFEE MADNESS: 13 Cafes and Restos Worth Visiting around Metro Manila
March 26, 2024

COFFEE MADNESS: 13 Cafes and Restos Worth Visiting around Metro Manila

If you want to take a break and refresh your mind, we suggest going and spending some time in a relaxing place such as a cafe and restaurant. Today, we are featuring 13 cafes and restaurants around the metro that are worth visiting!
Midnight Vax to Commence in Taguig This Week
June 29, 2021

Midnight Vax to Commence in Taguig This Week

The city government of Taguig starts vaccination night this week.
Makati, Private Sectors Tie Up to Expand Vaccination Sites
June 15, 2021

Makati, Private Sectors Tie Up to Expand Vaccination Sites

Makati and the private sector team up to open additional vaccine sites in the city.
#SarapMagingPinoy: DOT Pushes Food Tourism Amid Pandemic
June 15, 2021

#SarapMagingPinoy: DOT Pushes Food Tourism Amid Pandemic

The Department of Tourism launches its newest campaign #SarapMagingPinoy on TikTok, inviting everyone to join the challenge by sharing the best Filipino food they love to eat.
LIST: 7 Filipino Comfort Food to Warm You Up During the Rainy Season
March 26, 2024

LIST: 7 Filipino Comfort Food to Warm You Up During the Rainy Season

The Philippine Primer shares a list of Filipino comfort food perfect for the rainy season.