News & Current Events

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.
Advisory: Areas to  avoid for November 25 Grand Rally
November 23, 2016

Advisory: Areas to  avoid for November 25 Grand Rally

Martial Law victims and protesters will be marching along the streets of Manila on November 25 to show their stand on the issue regarding Former President Marcos’ burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
Caticlan airport expands runway and terminal to accommodate bigger planes
November 22, 2016

Caticlan airport expands runway and terminal to accommodate bigger planes

Some foreign airlines were already looking forward for international flights at the Caticlan Airport, as it expands to a length of 1,800 meters.
Philippines rank 13th in the English Proficiency Index (EPI) worldwide
November 23, 2016

Philippines rank 13th in the English Proficiency Index (EPI) worldwide

The Philippines made it to the top 15 countries worldwide with the best non-native English speakers in the world, as released by an international education company, Education First (EF) Ltd., on November 15 (Tuesday).
Marcos burial: Reactions and what comes next
November 22, 2016

Marcos burial: Reactions and what comes next

Here's a short list of reactions and what might happen now that the remains of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. lay at the Heroes' Cemetery.
Philippines adopt new UnionPay chip card standard
November 22, 2016

Philippines adopt new UnionPay chip card standard

The major switch network in the Philippines will adopt UnionPay's new chip card standard.
Russia to import $2.5B worth of PH Agricultural products
November 22, 2016

Russia to import $2.5B worth of PH Agricultural products

In a report by Inquirer.net, according to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, the Russian side is committed to buy an estimated $2.5 billion worth of Philippine Agriculture.
Philippines rank 5th in Asia’s gold production industry
November 21, 2016

Philippines rank 5th in Asia’s gold production industry

The Philippines ranked fifth on the list of top gold-producing countries in Asia. China led this list, after its gold production rose from 12 tons in 2005 to 397 tons in 2013.
Filipinos bag top honors at APEC 2016 Photo Contest
November 21, 2016

Filipinos bag top honors at APEC 2016 Photo Contest

The 2016 APEC Photo Contest winners were announced last Tuesday, November 15, and a pair of Filipino photographers brought home top honors.
Embassy of Sweden in PH reopens in November
November 19, 2016

Embassy of Sweden in PH reopens in November

The Embassy of Sweden on November 8, 2016 reopened in Taguig City to pave the way for improvement of Philippine-Swedish relations.