Primer Story

June 29, 2019

IGNITE Blazes the Trail for Startups in Asia

Held last June 24-25 at the Makati Shangri La, IGNITE 2019 blazed the trail for business matching opportunities, conferences, and discussions on the budding industries in Asia and beyond, as well as the WILDFIRE Pitch Competition.

December 23, 2018

Time to Cop These New Starbucks 2018 Christmas Collections

This Christmas season, Starbucks will release yet again a wide variety of collectibles from tumblers, to mugs, custom lunch box, tote bags, acrylic tumblers, watter bottles, mugs, and more--all designed to make you enjoy your favorite beverages while feeling the Christmas spirit to your bones.

November 26, 2018

PlayLab: The First Digital Interactive Playground in the PH

Most of the kids nowadays are undoubtedly glued to their gadgets--so PlayLab, a recently installed digital interactive playground, can serve as a refresher for kids to engage with classic physical activities and a digital play set that they can enjoy. It's located in Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas, Pasig City.

November 23, 2018

Skin Station Opens New Gateway Tower Branch

Skin Station, one of the fastest skin clinic chains in the Philippines, opens their 62nd branch at the Gateway Tower in Quezon City!

May 09, 2018

PROMO: Dining at Yakal Mother’s Day Special Menu

Bring mom to dine at Yakal to a memorable dining experience and have a surprise treat when you avail the Mother's Day Special Menu!

April 28, 2018

SM Home Carries Everything to Complete Your Home

Designing your home should be an experience that you remember fondly so start at the SM Home Turnover Fair this April 27 to 29

February 21, 2018

The best places to go on a date with your dog

Schedule a date-day with your pets soon!

December 15, 2017

Cinema Centenario is Maginhawa’s new indie-film spot

Cinema Centenario is now finally open to the public, showing alternative and independent films to those who want to watch such movies until 2 in the morning.

September 29, 2017

Explore Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto with Philippine Primer Travel

Plan your next travel adventure with Philippine Primer Travel!

May 01, 2017

Contribute to Philippine Primer

Have an idea or a story to tell? We'd love to hear them!

April 27, 2017

ANNOUNCEMENT: Primer Media, Inc. Office is closed from April 28-May 1

Please be informed that Philippine Primer office will be closed from April 29 to May 1, 2017

February 08, 2017

An oyster-riffic Valentine’s at Saboten: Jumbo Hiroshima Oyster

Deep-fried JUMBO Hiroshima Oysters at Saboten!

December 02, 2016

Ayala Malls South Park is now open!

There’s a new Ayala Mall in Muntinlupa City: the Ayala Malls South Park! YOUR NEW NEIGHBOR. Ayala Malls South Park opened its doors to the public last Tuesday, November 29. Image grabbed from Ayala Malls South Park Facebook page Ayala Malls South Park, which opened last Tuesday, November 29, is the latest addition to the list of Ayala Malls, which includes TriNoma in Quezon City and Glorietta and Greenbelt in Makati. It joins Alabang Town Center as the second Ayala Mall in Muntinlupa City. Stores currently open at Ayala Malls South Park are Penshoppe, Bench, Jockey, and Regatta. There’s also a Robinsons Supermarket located at the Lower Ground Floor (LG/F) […]

November 28, 2016

A new food menu and a trip to space at Victoria Court Canley

If you’re looking for extraordinary parties in a place where you can keep it private, look no further than Victoria Court Canley.

February 24, 2016

Philippines Has More Than 7,500 Islands

Heads up: Philippines is no longer 7,107 islands but more! A recent discovery claims that the Philippines has more than 7, 500 islands in total. NAMRIA (National Mapping and Resource Information Authority), the agency in charge for providing map – making services to the public said they have discovered more than 400 islands using the IFSAR (interferometric synthetic aperture radar) and that the said islands are found mostly in Mindanao. Cabanayan said that the discovered islands were earlier believed to be part of a bigger island, but using a more sophisticated and high-tech gadget, they were able to count them as a separate land masses. The previous count – 7, […]

May 27, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENT: Philippine Primer Office is Closed on May 29-31, 2015

Please be informed that Philippine Primer office will be closed on Friday, May 29,2015, due to company outing. Our office will be back to its normal operation on Monday, June 1. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. Thank you! –

April 06, 2015

Philippine Primer April (2015): Jupiter Street

Summer has come once again and the best time to explore is now. It may be so tempting to hit the beach and bask in the warmth of the sun, but who said you have to go somewhere else to enjoy the season? Beat the heat as Philippine Primer takes you to the newest and coolest streets in the city! This April, we’re featuring places definitely worth adding to your must-visit list. Get ready to have your fill as we traverse and rediscover the dynamic Jupiter Street! Go on an epicurean feast, shop for furniture and tour the various schools as you wonder down the road. One place to go […]

March 30, 2015

Philippine Primer is looking for INTERNS!

—– We are looking for someone who can: 1. Write articles about food and restaurants, hotels, events and other lifestyle topics; 2. Take photos or assist in photo shoots; 3. Look for establishments and other businesses to be featured in all three publications; 4. Set appointments and join in meetings with clients; 6. Translate articles in Japanese to English; 7. Attend events on behalf of the company; and 8. Assist the editorial team in any other way Interested? Send in your resume together with three (3) article samples and three (3) photo samples to information@primer.ph —–

March 03, 2015

Philippine Primer March 2015: Back to School Feature

This Month’s Issue This March, we are giving you more reasons to enjoy the Philippines. The HOT TOPICS section is gracing the pages of Philippine Primer again: discover new places and happenings in Metro Manila! For the main feature, Philippine Primer highlights the most reputable preschool & elementary schools that we feel the niche market of the Japanese will definitely be interested in. Learn more about these schools’ admission and enrollment procedures, curricula and more. Also, learn more about the latest health-food trend: fruit and vegetable juicing. Since people nowadays are going crazy about the art of juicing, Philippine Primer has featured some of the popular fruit & vegetable juices […]

January 26, 2015

Philippine Primer February (2015): Hotel Favorites in Manila

February is a special month for both lovers and travelers. This month, Philippine Primer features the finest 5-star hotels there are in Metro Manila that offer total luxury and convenience. Here, we list down our recommendations and highlight the hotel’s most unique amenity which you can certainly look forward to when you visit! For cost-conscious tourists, don’t fret! Turn the page and check out an organized list of really good business and budget hotels that offer ideal comfort at great value. And of course, we can never miss featuring the most special day of the month! In preparation for the coming Valentine’s Day, Philippine Primer has come up with a special […]