News & Current Events

Filipino films shortlisted in Oscars 2017
September 16, 2016

Filipino films shortlisted in Oscars 2017

It really is the year of the Filipino film industry! Find out which films have been shortlisted for the Oscars in 2017.
Okada urges cruise lines to consider PH destinations
September 16, 2016

Okada urges cruise lines to consider PH destinations

The Philippines may soon become a cruise destination if Japanese billionaire and gaming magnate Kazuo Okada gets his way.
PH to fast-track national broadband network 
September 16, 2016

PH to fast-track national broadband network 

One of Pres. Duterte’s priorities during his SONA was to improve the country’s slow internet connection to help the country reach new heights… and it might just push through.
Makati dogs get free rabies shot
September 16, 2016

Makati dogs get free rabies shot

In celebration of World Rabies Day, the city government of Makati, through its Veterinary Services Office (MVSO), will provide free anti-rabies vaccination of pets in eight barangays of the city from September 26 to 30.
Smart unveils ‘most advanced mobile hub’ in PH
September 15, 2016

Smart unveils ‘most advanced mobile hub’ in PH

Isn’t this interactive mobile hub exciting?
NAIAX toll will be free for 1 month starting Sept 22
September 16, 2016

NAIAX toll will be free for 1 month starting Sept 22

Here's something motorists can enjoy...for a month!
15 Filipino words added to Oxford Dictionary
September 15, 2016

15 Filipino words added to Oxford Dictionary

It’s time for the whole world to know what 'lechon', 'tabo', and 'lola' means.
DOH launches national hotline for mental health
September 14, 2016

DOH launches national hotline for mental health

PH now has a national hotline for mental health.
Lav Diaz’s ‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ wins Best Film at 73rd Venice Film Fest
September 15, 2016

Lav Diaz’s ‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ wins Best Film at 73rd Venice Film Fest

It’s another feather on the cap of Filipino director Lav Diaz as his latest film Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left) won the Golden Lion at the recently concluded Venice Film Festival.
DOLE Hotline 1349 launched for labor and employment queries and complaints
September 15, 2016

DOLE Hotline 1349 launched for labor and employment queries and complaints

Inform your loved ones about the new 'Hopeline Project'.
Philippines gets its first Woman Grandmaster
September 14, 2016

Philippines gets its first Woman Grandmaster

Meet our country’s first Woman Grandmaster!
Here’s how you can get 10% discount on all Uniqlo items!
September 14, 2016

Here’s how you can get 10% discount on all Uniqlo items!

Attention, BDO Rewards Members!
PH’s Gerard Salonga is new assistant conductor in HK Philharmonic Orchestra
September 13, 2016

PH’s Gerard Salonga is new assistant conductor in HK Philharmonic Orchestra

Award-winning musical conductor Gerard Salonga has been chosen to be the new assistant conductor in the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) for the 2016-2017 season.   MAESTRO GERARD SALONGA. The new assistant conductor for HK Philharmonic. (Image grabbed from absphilharmonic.blogspot.com)   According to an Inquirer.net report, in an announcement made by the group on Monday (September 12), Salonga and Hong Kong native Vivian Ip, were chosen among 170 applicants worldwide. “We were delighted to attract such a strong field for the position, and that the orchestra and Jaap van Zweden chose two such talented people to share the post. Both Vivian and Gerard are great communicators, and have proven […]
Filipina wins bronze medal in table tennis at Rio Paralympics
September 13, 2016

Filipina wins bronze medal in table tennis at Rio Paralympics

The Philippines bags its first medal in the Rio Paralympics as Josephine Medina wins bronze at the Rio Paralympics in the table tennis event on September 12.   JOSEPHINE MEDINA. Table tennis player from PH wins bronze in Paralympics. (Image by Richard Kalocsai via new.ittf.com)   According to a report by GMA News, Medina scored 11-5, 11-6, 11-7 against 2015 European Para Championships silver medalist Julianne Wolf. The 46-year old debuted for the country in 2006, where she placed 4th in the 2012 London Paralympics. Medina also defeated Norway’s Aida Husic Dahlen during the preliminary rounds, but eventually lost to China’s Jingdian Mao from China. In an interview with the […]
LRT-MRT common station agreement to be signed this month
September 13, 2016

LRT-MRT common station agreement to be signed this month

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade has confirmed that the agreement on the LRT-MRT common station will be signed this month. The common station is set to be built between Ayala Land’s Trinoma Mall and SM North EDSA in Quezon City. The station would connect the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), and the proposed MRT Line 7 in Quezon City. According to Tugade, stakeholders Ramon Ang of San Miguel Corporation, Manny Pangilinan of Light Rail Manila Consortium and Augusto Zobel, owner of Ayala Malls, have agreed to finalize the project after a private meeting with him. “We tried to meet separately […]
PAL, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia ban usage of Samsung Note 7 on flights
September 13, 2016

PAL, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia ban usage of Samsung Note 7 on flights

Due to safety issues, several airlines in the Philippines namely Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific (Ceb Pac), and Philippines AirAsia issued a travel advisory regarding the usage of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in their flights.   AIRLINES BAN USAGE OF SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 7. PAL, CebPac, and AirAsia have released their statements regarding this travel advisory. (Image grabbed from itechpost.com)   According to a report by the CNN Philippines, the airlines cite safety reasons for the said ban. Passengers are prohibited to charge and use the said mobile unit on board in all flights following the global recall order for the device. In a statement by PAL on their […]
Australian Foreign Affairs, PCC Chari Balisacan join ANU’s Philippine Update Conference 2016
September 09, 2016

Australian Foreign Affairs, PCC Chari Balisacan join ANU’s Philippine Update Conference 2016

Philippine Competition Chairman Arsenio Balisacan presented at the Philippine Update Conference 2016 at the Australian National University in Canberra. The Philippine Update Conference 2016 is a forum created to discuss the political, economic and social state of the Philippines under both the previous and current administration. It will focus on relevant issues in sustaining the growth momentum of the Philippine Economy from being the Sick Man of Asia to Asia’s Bright Spot.   PCC Chariman Arsenio Balisacan. (Screen grabbed from Philippine Competition Commission‘s Youtubue video)   “This conference is very timely in view of the recent gains being experienced by the Philippines – a 6.2 percent GDP growth average in […]
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte accepts ASEAN chairmanship
September 09, 2016

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte accepts ASEAN chairmanship

On Thursday afternoon, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte accepted the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in 2017.   ASEAN 50. The new logo for the ASEAN Summit in 2017. (Photo grabbed from gmanetwork.com)   According to an article published by CNN Philippines, in his acceptance speech during the closing ceremony of the ASEAN summit, Duterte said that he will highlight ASEAN as a model of regionalism and a global player with an interest of the people at its core. “We will pursue initiative and enhance cooperation with global partners to ensure ASEAN citizens live in peace, stability, security and growth,” he added. In the said ceremony, […]
NAIA UBE Express now up and running
October 06, 2016

NAIA UBE Express now up and running

When we last wrote about UBE Express, the premium bus service was still in its testing phase. Passengers were clearly delighted, because UBE Express is now officially up and running at all international terminals of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).   LEAVING FROM THE AIRPORT? Take an UBE Express instead of the standard airport taxi. It’s more comfortable and more affordable! Image grabbed from UBE Express Facebook page   This was born out of an initiative from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to launch an Airport Bus Service that would help ease the current traffic situation in and around NAIA Terminals 1, 2, and 3. After partnering with Air21, the Premium […]
Cashless payments now accepted in Taguig government
September 08, 2016

Cashless payments now accepted in Taguig government

Good news for Taguig taxpayers!   TAGUIG NOW ACCEPTS CASHLESS PAYMENTS. You can now pay through your card other than cash. Photo grabbed from ffemagazine.com   The local government of Taguig City now accepts cashless payments in the form of credit cards and debit cards in paying business taxes, permits, licenses, and other fees.  According to an Inquirer.net report, this new system is being implemented for two weeks now after the issuance of City Council Resolution 102-2015 which authorized Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano to enter into an agreement with Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) to allow electronic payment system such as credit and debit transactions. “We owe it to […]