News & Current Events

MRT-3, LRT-1 and 2 Resume Operations at Limited Capacity to Safeguard Passengers, Staff
April 05, 2021

MRT-3, LRT-1 and 2 Resume Operations at Limited Capacity to Safeguard Passengers, Staff

MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2 will have limited operations from April 5 to 9 as their staff undergo health and safety check and COVID-19 testing to protect them and the passengers against the coronavirus.
Malacañang Puts NCR, Nearby Provinces Under ECQ Again
March 30, 2021

Malacañang Puts NCR, Nearby Provinces Under ECQ Again

The government has put Metro Manila and nearby provinces under a week-long enhanced community quarantine from March 29 to April 4 to help curb the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases in the said areas.
PSA: Major Malls’ Operating Hours During The NCR Plus Bubble ECQ
March 29, 2021

PSA: Major Malls’ Operating Hours During The NCR Plus Bubble ECQ

Several major malls have announced their operating hours in NCR plus bubble areas during the implementation of the ECQ from March 29 to April 4.
Manila Parks, Limasawa Island Implement New Rules Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
March 26, 2021

Manila Parks, Limasawa Island Implement New Rules Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

Rizal Park and Paco Park have limited visiting hours from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., while Limasawa Island officials ban the entry of tourists until March 31 to curb the rising cases of COVID-19.
Because She Deserves More: Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Offers Exclusive Deals for Women’s Month
March 23, 2021

Because She Deserves More: Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Offers Exclusive Deals for Women’s Month

The Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Offers Exclusive Deals This Women's Month
Dante, our luck to Premier in PH on March 25
March 22, 2021

Dante, our luck to Premier in PH on March 25

The Philippine Italian Association brings Dante, our luck, an experimental film about Dante Alighieri, to the Philippines to commemorate the 700th death anniversary of the celebrated poet.
Digital Bank Tonik Goes Live In PH, Offers High Interest Rates
March 22, 2021

Digital Bank Tonik Goes Live In PH, Offers High Interest Rates

Tonik launched in the Philippines on March 18 to offer a new way of banking, aiming to provide a better and more convenient way to handle your finances.
DOT To Launch GCI To Link Calabarzon Tourist Spots
March 17, 2021

DOT To Launch GCI To Link Calabarzon Tourist Spots

The Department of Tourism will be launching the Green Corridor Initiative to boost the economy and interconnect different tourist spots in Calabarzon.
Curfew Returns In NCR
March 15, 2021

Curfew Returns In NCR

National Capital Region will be on a curfew again for two weeks.
Facebook Launches Blood Donations Feature In PH
March 11, 2021

Facebook Launches Blood Donations Feature In PH

Facebook launched its Blood Donations feature in the Philippines on March 10, hoping it will garner more potential blood donors across the country.
Japanese Food Crawl In Bonifacio Global City
March 10, 2021

Japanese Food Crawl In Bonifacio Global City

Philippine Primer features 9 more Japanese restaurants in Bonifacio Global City.
The Latest In Travel And Tourism News For The First Week Of March 2021
March 09, 2021

The Latest In Travel And Tourism News For The First Week Of March 2021

Philippine Primer lists down and summarizes important news and updates covering tourism for March 2021.
DOT Supports Streamlining Of Travel Regulations, Requirements
March 02, 2021

DOT Supports Streamlining Of Travel Regulations, Requirements

The Department of Tourism supports the streamlining of travel requirements and regulations imposed by local government units to boost the tourism sector.
Okada Manila Receives Second Forbes Five-Star Rating
March 05, 2021

Okada Manila Receives Second Forbes Five-Star Rating

Forbes Travel Guide awards Okada Manila its second Five-Star Rating in its 2021 Star Awards.
New And Returning Netflix Series, Originals, and More For March 2021
February 26, 2021

New And Returning Netflix Series, Originals, and More For March 2021

Here's the complete list of shows, Originals, movies, and more Netflix will release for March 2021.
Smoking Is Thrice Deadlier Than COVID-19: Experts
February 19, 2021

Smoking Is Thrice Deadlier Than COVID-19: Experts

Experts from Turkey claim that smoking is three times deadlier than COVID-19, according to their studies.
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Promotes Safer Ways To Celebrate The Love Month
February 16, 2021

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Promotes Safer Ways To Celebrate The Love Month

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls devises new ways to celebrate the love month amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH To Release Ventilation Guidelines For The Reopening Of Cinemas
February 16, 2021

DOH To Release Ventilation Guidelines For The Reopening Of Cinemas

The Department of Health will be releasing guidelines for proper ventilation in cinemas in areas under general community quarantine in an attempt to bolster the economy.
City of Dreams Manila Celebrates Chinese New Year with Auspicious Offerings
February 11, 2021

City of Dreams Manila Celebrates Chinese New Year with Auspicious Offerings

City of Dreams Manila proudly presents their mouth-watering creations to celebrate this year's Chinese New Year at Crystal Dragon and Nobu Manila.
LalaFood To Cease Operations on Feb 16
February 09, 2021

LalaFood To Cease Operations on Feb 16

LalaFood will stop its operations in the Philippines on February 16, 2021.