News & Current Events

Uber introduces UberCommute
November 10, 2016

Uber introduces UberCommute

As part of their #SolveTraffic campaign, Uber launches UberCommute in the Philippines.
A Survival Guide to Philippine Cemeteries during All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day
October 28, 2016

A Survival Guide to Philippine Cemeteries during All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day

Filipinos celebrate All Souls’ and All Saints’ day by visiting the graves of deceased relatives. Cemeteries are the most beautiful during All Souls’ day and All Saints’ day – glowing with lit candles, adorned with fresh flowers, enliven by the laughter and soft chatter of friends and families remembering their departed loved ones. However, it is also during these days that the chance of safety risks and emergencies gets higher because of the expected onrush of the people. The Philippine Red Cross wants you to keep these safety reminders with you when visiting cemeteries.   Image grabbed from piamercado.wordpress.com   En route to the Cemetery Bring an umbrella, a face towel, a […]
Philippines is 7th most gender-equal society in the world
October 28, 2016

Philippines is 7th most gender-equal society in the world

In the recently released Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Philippines ranked 7TH out of 144 countries as having the most-gender equal society.
First Filipina UK official receives award in London
October 28, 2016

First Filipina UK official receives award in London

Cynthia Barker received the “Community Award” in the 16th Anniversary British Community Honours Awards ceremony at the House of Lords, Westminster in central London on October 21, 2016.
PH gets 6th crown as Miss International
October 28, 2016

PH gets 6th crown as Miss International

Filipina beauty once again reigned in one of the biggest international beauty pageants as PH candidate Kylie Verzosa gets the crown as Miss International 2016 on October 27, 2016 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Japan.
CBCP re-launched ‘Undas Online’ for Filipinos across the globe
October 28, 2016

CBCP re-launched ‘Undas Online’ for Filipinos across the globe

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has re-launched ‘Undas Online’, a website designed to help Filipino seafarers, and those who are homebound and have no way of visiting the cemeteries send prayers for their dead loved ones in the Philippines for All Souls’ and All Saints’ day. Screengrab from undasonline.com “For those who cannot make it to [their] parishes, especially Filipinos in other countries or the seafarers, [they] may request for Masses to be celebrated for [their] beloved dead,” said Msgr. Pedro Quitorio, CBCP Media Office director. The process is fast and easy. Those who want to offer prayers should visit the website undasonline.com, click “Prayer Request” button […]
Foreign business ownership limits to ease by 2017
October 27, 2016

Foreign business ownership limits to ease by 2017

The Philippines might see an influx in foreign investments as the country is set to relax foreign ownership rules in 2017.
New booths at Bocaue toll plaza to ease traffic during the holidays—MNTC
October 28, 2016

New booths at Bocaue toll plaza to ease traffic during the holidays—MNTC

The expansion of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Bocaue Toll Barrier in Bulacan has been completed to accommodate commuters travelling to and from Metro Manila and to ease the traffic during the incoming holidays.
PH rank goes up in ‘2017 Ease of Doing Business Report’
October 27, 2016

PH rank goes up in ‘2017 Ease of Doing Business Report’

In a report published by The World Bank (WB), the Philippines placed 4 notches higher in its 2017 Ease of Doing Business Report by ranking 99th from its previous 103rd position out of 190 countries.
Local animation studios represent PH in France
October 27, 2016

Local animation studios represent PH in France

The Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) together with participating Philippine animation studios attended the International Market of Communications Program (MIPCOM) on October 17-20, 2016 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congres in Cannes, France.
Reloading beep® card at convenience stores possible by year-end
October 27, 2016

Reloading beep® card at convenience stores possible by year-end

You'll soon be able to reload your beep cards at convenience stores and use them for payment at groceries and fast-food restaurants by the end of 2016.
BCDA, Japan companies ink partnership deal
October 27, 2016

BCDA, Japan companies ink partnership deal

Certain key features of Clark Green City, one of the flagship projects for the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), will be developed by Japanese corporations, the BCDA said in a statement yesterday.
Facebook updates ‘safety center’, launches ‘bullying prevention hub’
October 27, 2016

Facebook updates ‘safety center’, launches ‘bullying prevention hub’

Facebook, one of the most used social media site, has taken the initiative to develop policies, tools and resources to keep Facebook users safe by launching an updated Safety Center with a Bullying Prevention Hub on October 24, 2016.
Philippines, featured in award-winning creative agency ‘Beautiful Destinations’
October 26, 2016

Philippines, featured in award-winning creative agency ‘Beautiful Destinations’

See Philippines' best tourist destinations in this three-minute video clip!
Miss Philippines Nicole Cordoves is 1st runner up at Miss Grand International 2016
October 26, 2016

Miss Philippines Nicole Cordoves is 1st runner up at Miss Grand International 2016

Miss Philippines Nicole Cordoves wins 1st runner-up at Miss Grand International 2016.
Now Tax-free for packages P10, 000 and below
October 26, 2016

Now Tax-free for packages P10, 000 and below

the Bureau of Customs implemented a new regulation that items worth P10, 000 and below are no longer taxable since October 25, 2016.
Film on American expat living in PH premieres in DC for Fil-Am History month
October 26, 2016

Film on American expat living in PH premieres in DC for Fil-Am History month

The documentary film “Curiosity, Adventure, & Love” by Filipino filmmaker Sunshine Lichauco de Leon premiered in DC line with the US celebration of Filipino-American History Month.
Philippines, Japan to sign $1.5B trade deals—DTI
October 27, 2016

Philippines, Japan to sign $1.5B trade deals—DTI

12 business deals with $1.5B worth of investment value are set to be signed this week as part of President Duterte’s visit to Japan.
Japan to import $220-M worth of Philippine bananas yearly
October 26, 2016

Japan to import $220-M worth of Philippine bananas yearly

On the latest news in the Philippines today, Japan is said to import $220-M worth of Philippine bananas yearly.
Grab introduces instant messaging feature GrabChat
October 25, 2016

Grab introduces instant messaging feature GrabChat

Ride-hailing app Grab now offers the first instant messaging platform that lets drivers and passengers communicate for free.