Press Release

​​BDO earns record P28.1 billion in 2017
February 28, 2018

​​BDO earns record P28.1 billion in 2017

BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) reported an all-time high net income of Php 28.1 billion in 2017 on strong growth across all business segments, matching the bank’s earnings guidance and marking a seven percent rise year-on-year. Excluding consolidation effects of the life insurance business, however, this represented a strong 15 percent jump in core earnings on the back of solid growth in loans, low-cost deposits, and fee-income. Scenes from the recently-concluded BDO Economic Briefing./PRIMER FILE PHOTO The sustained expansion in lending, deposit-taking, and fee-based businesses drove the bank’s solid performance last year. Customer loans rose by 18 percent to Php 1.8 trillion on broad-based increases across all loan segments, while total deposits […]
Nomi Matcha: Fueling the dreamers of BGC
March 02, 2018

Nomi Matcha: Fueling the dreamers of BGC

Matcha cookie shots? March can't come soon enough!
The Great British Festival 2018
February 27, 2018

The Great British Festival 2018

The Great British Festival 2018 kicked off last February 23, 2018, at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center as the British Embassy Manila brings together some of the biggest UK brands to showcase the best of UK’s music, fashion, food, innovation, and arts. British Ambassador of the Philippines, Daniel Pruce British Ambassador Daniel Pruce led the ribbon cutting ceremony that formally opened the festival activities. The Ambassador wandered around the festival area along with the press. Guests had fun sampling the delicious assortment of British food and drinks, as well as the interactive exhibits staged by the festival’s partner brands such as M&S, The Body Shop, Lush, Shell, Quorn, Costa Coffee, […]
Move quickly in the Mountains with Merrell
February 27, 2018

Move quickly in the Mountains with Merrell

Move quickly in the mountains with the Merrell MQM!
Book a flight online and get special rates from Emirates on your next travel
February 26, 2018

Book a flight online and get special rates from Emirates on your next travel

Travelers, check out these deals from Emirates!
Power Mac Center collaborates with Brillante Mendoza and Shaira Luna
February 26, 2018

Power Mac Center collaborates with Brillante Mendoza and Shaira Luna

The youth is the hope of our future.
Eat Sustainably, Eat Sensibly at Market Café
February 22, 2018

Eat Sustainably, Eat Sensibly at Market Café

Choose from prawns, mussels, Kalibo oysters, razor clams and mud crabs on ice.
Oysters Galore at The Fireplace in AG New World Manila Bay
February 22, 2018

Oysters Galore at The Fireplace in AG New World Manila Bay

Fresh Oysters await at The Fireplace!
Doug Jones plays a Del Toro ‘monster’ in award-winning ‘The Shape of Water’
February 20, 2018

Doug Jones plays a Del Toro ‘monster’ in award-winning ‘The Shape of Water’

Doug Jones has seemingly made a living playing out ghouls, monsters, and other mythical creatures... and he's done it all with spectacular results.
Conquer more roads with the new Hilux Conquest
February 15, 2018

Conquer more roads with the new Hilux Conquest

This January 2018, the number one automotive brand in the country starts the year introducing its boldest variant yet in the Hilux line-up.
Of Love and Luck: Celebrate Valentine’s Day and CNY at BGC this weekend!
February 14, 2018

Of Love and Luck: Celebrate Valentine’s Day and CNY at BGC this weekend!

Valentines may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate it! Head for BGC and you'll be able to do a two-for-one with their Chinese New Year celebrations!
City of Dreams Manila welcomes Chinese New Year with auspicious cuisine
February 06, 2018

City of Dreams Manila welcomes Chinese New Year with auspicious cuisine

Head on now to Crystal Dragon!
Give the Gift of Good Fortune with Handmade Tikoy from New World Makati Hotel
February 05, 2018

Give the Gift of Good Fortune with Handmade Tikoy from New World Makati Hotel

Tikoy is a popular dessert is traditionally eaten during the Lunar New Year and symbolizes the promise of a better year ahead.
Gigi Hadid x Maybelline Collection Takes Over Asia
February 02, 2018

Gigi Hadid x Maybelline Collection Takes Over Asia

From NYC to the Philippines, Gigi x Maybelline makeup line is set to move and shake the beauty scene.
Valentine’s Day Romance at City of Dreams Manila
February 01, 2018

Valentine’s Day Romance at City of Dreams Manila

It's a date at City of Dreams Manila this Valentine's Day!
What to expect at this year’s Art Fair Philippines
January 31, 2018

What to expect at this year’s Art Fair Philippines

A total of 51 galleries, 36 of which are local, will be participating in Art Fair Philippines 2018.
Travel Tour Expo Invites You to Discover Hong Kong Like a Local
January 26, 2018

Travel Tour Expo Invites You to Discover Hong Kong Like a Local

There's more to Hong Kong than shopping, eating dim sum, and drinking milk tea!
One Ok Rock Ambitions Asia Tour 2018 live in Manila
January 25, 2018

One Ok Rock Ambitions Asia Tour 2018 live in Manila

Philippine Primer is also giving away FREE CONCERT TICKETS!
Solo travel taking off in the Philippines
January 24, 2018

Solo travel taking off in the Philippines

agoda booking data finds 45% growth in one-person bookings from 2016-2017, revealing the growing ambitions of the adventurous independent traveler.
Power Mac Center issues statement on iPhone Battery Servicing
January 22, 2018

Power Mac Center issues statement on iPhone Battery Servicing

iPhone users, take note of these protocols!