News & Current Events

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.
Philippines’ E-Vehicle project gets support from NEDO and SoftBank in Japan
October 24, 2016

Philippines’ E-Vehicle project gets support from NEDO and SoftBank in Japan

This P550-million electric tricycle project will be getting support from Japan, which will make PH save money and improve air quality.
Japan, to help PH shift to Digital TV
October 24, 2016

Japan, to help PH shift to Digital TV

As per PCO Sec. Andanar via dzBB radio interview, one of the agenda of the Philippine delegation to Japan is the country's shift to Digital TV.
Boracay, Cebu, Palawan named as “The Best Islands in the World”
October 21, 2016

Boracay, Cebu, Palawan named as “The Best Islands in the World”

Award-winning luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast (CN) Traveler ranked the best islands in the world outside the U.S. in the 2016 Readers’ Choice Award survey, with the Philippines’ Boracay, Palawan, and Cebu on the top 5 of the 20 islands on the list. BORACAY ISLAND. Boracay top Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Islands in the World. Image by Getty Images Coming in at the fifth place is Cebu, with CN Traveler describing it as “more personal, with plenty of up-and-coming restaurants and shopping.” It also noted that Cebu is famous for its beaches on the mainland as well as across many of the surrounding islands. […]
NCR driver’s licenses now valid for 5 years; other regions to follow in November
October 21, 2016

NCR driver’s licenses now valid for 5 years; other regions to follow in November

Driver’s licenses for those residing in the National Capital Region (NCR) are now valid for the next 5 years. License fees are now at P585, up from P350.
Pinoy chef wins at Singapore food competition
October 24, 2016

Pinoy chef wins at Singapore food competition

Food Hero Asia winner, Chef Anton Amoncio in his resturant in Quezon City Filipino chef Anton Amoncio has just been announced winner of the “Food Hero Asia” competition in Singapore last October 20, Thursday. Food Hero Asia is an Asia-wide talent search to find exceptional home cooks and aspiring presenters good enough to be crowned Asian Food Channel’s and Food Network’s next new Food. Two talents will be selected and given the opportunity of a lifetime to star on either of the networks. Amoncio, 25, chef and owner of Antojos Restaurante in Quezon City, bested two other finalists from Malaysia and one finalist from Thailand. As winner, Amoncio will join […]
Philippines, China sign MOU on tourism deal
October 20, 2016

Philippines, China sign MOU on tourism deal

In a report by Manila Bulletin, Department of Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on October 20 (Tuesday) with China National Tourism Administration Chairman Li Jinzao regarding tourism agreement cooperation.
Human Nature’s first ever Pinay & Proud Summit on Oct 19
October 19, 2016

Human Nature’s first ever Pinay & Proud Summit on Oct 19

This October 19 (Wednesday), join Human Nature in honoring the unique and exceptional values of the Filipina through the first ever Pinay & Proud Summit, in College of St. Benilde School of Design and Arts Theater. Image grabbed from Pinay and Proud  Pinay & Proud tells the stories of amazing /Filipino women to inspire young people to serve the least while pursuing excellence. Past Pinay & Proud honorees include Akiko Thomson-Guevara, Lisa Macuja Elizalde, and Maria V. Montelibano to name a few. Done in partnership with De La Salle — College of Saint Benilde, this year’s theme is “Your Goodness Shines”. The event aims to showcase Pinay & Proud’s values to […]
Learn to develop mobile apps for free with TESDA and Smart
October 19, 2016

Learn to develop mobile apps for free with TESDA and Smart

Aspiring tech geeks looking to develop mobile applications for Android devices no longer need to enroll in schools or look for online courses that may break their budget, thanks to the latest partnership between the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Smart Communications. LEARN MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT FOR FREE. All you need to do is sign up for a free account at e-tesda.gov.ph. Screen cap from TESDA Online Program The course includes 11 lessons covering the basics of developing mobile applications for Android devices, from setting up your computer for app development all the way to distribution of the app. Each lesson includes a video delivered by a […]
Number Coding Scheme to be extended on Nov 1, more roads added
October 19, 2016

Number Coding Scheme to be extended on Nov 1, more roads added

More changes are coming to the Number Coding Scheme for November as the Metro Manila Council (MMC), through the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr), expands the coverage of the “no window hours” policy to include 18 more roads as well as extending the covered hours to 8:00 pm. EXPANSION OF THE NUMBER CODING SCHEME. All radial (R1 – R10) and circumferential roads (C1 – C6) will be included in the Number Coding Scheme’s “no window hours” policy by November 1. Image grabbed from Department Of Transportation – Philippines Facebook page Reports from the Manila Bulletin and Philippine Daily Inquirer say that the 17-member MMC, […]