News & Current Events

Manila, to remove gasoline-run tricycles and pedicabs starting October 15
September 20, 2016

Manila, to remove gasoline-run tricycles and pedicabs starting October 15

Gasoline-powered tricycles and pedicabs, will soon be phased out in the city of Manila, according to Manila City Mayor Joseph Estrada. E-TRIKES. Goodbye smoke-belching vehicles, hello e-trikes. (Image grabbed from philstar.com) On October 15, the said vehicles shall be phased out in order to transform Manila into an “e-trike” (electronic trikes) capital. According to Estrada’s interview with THE STAR, “We want Manila to become the e-trike capital of the Philippines and to make Manila a green city,” he said. The said phasing out of these vehicles is because of Manila’s transition to use e-trikes instead.  The city government has allotted an initial amount of P120 million to buy 10,000 e-trikes […]
Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz wins top prize in Venice Film Festival
September 20, 2016

Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz wins top prize in Venice Film Festival

Renowned Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz has once again made the country proud as his latest work, Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left), won the top prize in the 73rd Festival del Cinema di Venezia.
Mandarin Hotel to rise in Ayala Triangle by 2020
September 19, 2016

Mandarin Hotel to rise in Ayala Triangle by 2020

The northern tip of Ayala Triangle Gardens will soon be home to a new office tower, a retail podium, parking and civic spaces, and a Mandarin Hotel by 2020.
Anatomy of the Filipino Smartphone User
September 19, 2016

Anatomy of the Filipino Smartphone User

PawnHero, the first online pawnshop in Southeast Asia, has made a handy infographic that talks about how Filipinos specifically use their smartphones.
Fashion Philippines stole a limelight at Maison & Objet at Paris Design Week
September 17, 2016

Fashion Philippines stole a limelight at Maison & Objet at Paris Design Week

Filipino fashion accessory companies showcased unique products at Maison et Objet Paris, an international trade fair at the Parc des Exposition in Villepinte this September.
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 […]