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LIST: 7 Best Luxury Hotel Spas in Metro Manila for Your Ultimate Relaxation
December 28, 2022

LIST: 7 Best Luxury Hotel Spas in Metro Manila for Your Ultimate Relaxation

Philippine Primer highlights seven of the best luxury hotel spas in Metro Manila where you can get the ultimate relaxation you need to start the year right.
How to Register Your SIM Card in the Philippines
December 27, 2022

How to Register Your SIM Card in the Philippines

Here's a guide detailing what you need to know to register your SIM card in the Philippines.
Make your Vacations Easy with the First-Ever Filipino-Owned Booking App
December 23, 2022

Make your Vacations Easy with the First-Ever Filipino-Owned Booking App

Happy Hotels app is the first Filipino-owned online travel agency and metasearch engine with a mobile application for hotels, dormitories, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals.
Glico Shares Happiness this Christmas by Trading Pocky Treats for Pre-loved Books
December 22, 2022

Glico Shares Happiness this Christmas by Trading Pocky Treats for Pre-loved Books

Pocky Philippines extends its love through the first-ever SHARE-A-BOOK; SHARE HAPPINESS that gifts the joy of reading books to Filipino kids this December 2022!
Chief Representative Sakamoto Reports: JICA’s Achievements for 2022
December 21, 2022

Chief Representative Sakamoto Reports: JICA’s Achievements for 2022

JICA handles technical cooperation, ODA loans and investment, and grant aid, as well as cooperation volunteers and disaster relief programs throughout the country.
JICA Builds Pool of Young Filipino Space Tech Experts to Further PH Innovation in Development
December 19, 2022

JICA Builds Pool of Young Filipino Space Tech Experts to Further PH Innovation in Development

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is helping young Filipinos develop their knowledge and careers in space technology through a scholarship program with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Immerse Yourself in a Christmas Wonderland at Crosswinds Tagaytay
December 16, 2022

Immerse Yourself in a Christmas Wonderland at Crosswinds Tagaytay

Crosswinds, located on one of Tagaytay's highest points, is a 100-hectare Swiss-inspired development that transforms into an enchanting destination during the colder months of the year, particularly in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Renewable Energy on the Rise – Watch Out for in 2023
December 19, 2023

Renewable Energy on the Rise – Watch Out for in 2023

2023 looks to be of greater interest for companies here in the Philippines when it comes to sustainability, built up on trends that have begun in 2022 and are influenced by policies and regulatory guidelines on how to transition from the old practices in business to ESG-based or sustainable practices in the Philippines.
Get 3 Months Unlimited Posting on BERENTA.PH for FREE
December 15, 2022

Get 3 Months Unlimited Posting on BERENTA.PH for FREE

From Dec 12, 2022 to March 12, 2023, Berenta is giving users free platinum membership when they register on the site.
12 Useful Mobile Apps for Foreign Travelers and Expats in the Philippines
December 28, 2022

12 Useful Mobile Apps for Foreign Travelers and Expats in the Philippines

Here are our top ten mobile app picks that tourists and expats will find useful while staying here in the Philippines.
Best Filipino-made Food Products to Bring Abroad this Holiday
December 19, 2022

Best Filipino-made Food Products to Bring Abroad this Holiday

Here are interesting and affordable Filipino-made food products that you might want to bring home as pasalubong or souvenir this holiday season. The great thing is you can find them in supermarkets near you!
Music, Food, and Santa: Celebrate the Holidays at Shangri-La Plaza
December 09, 2022

Music, Food, and Santa: Celebrate the Holidays at Shangri-La Plaza

There’s nothing like Christmas at Shangri-La Plaza! Get into the festive Holidaze mood as Shang spreads the yuletide cheer with events that feature everything people love best about this season: music, food, and Santa!
LIST: Gift Ideas Worth the Splurge this Christmas
December 09, 2022

LIST: Gift Ideas Worth the Splurge this Christmas

Here's a list of gift ideas worth the splurge this holiday season.
GUIDE: Where to Find Christmas Cakes & Wines for the Holidays
December 07, 2022

GUIDE: Where to Find Christmas Cakes & Wines for the Holidays

If there are two things a celebration cannot be without, it's the cake and the wine. Here are five places where you can get cakes and wines this holiday season.
Let’s Cook: Kare-Kare with Curry Fried Rice
March 14, 2024

Let’s Cook: Kare-Kare with Curry Fried Rice

Your family will surely love this kare-kare recipe with a twist!
Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant Welcomes the Holidays with New Party Menu
December 05, 2022

Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant Welcomes the Holidays with New Party Menu

If you're looking for hearty meals for your festive celebrations, Royal Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Malate, Manila has new party sets on their menu.
Help Build Homes This Christmas with Habitat for Humanity Philippines
December 05, 2022

Help Build Homes This Christmas with Habitat for Humanity Philippines

Habitat for Humanity Philippines aims to build disaster-resilient homes for underprivileged Filipinos this Christmas.
Shop Smart this Christmas Season with Atome’s Buy Now, Pay Later Promo
December 02, 2022

Shop Smart this Christmas Season with Atome’s Buy Now, Pay Later Promo

First launched in Singapore in 2019 and officially available in the Philippines since October 2021, Atome is now a partner to over 600 merchants in the country covering a wide range of categories including fashion, beauty, wellness, home, travel, technology, and more.
LIST: Winners of the 70th Palanca Awards
December 02, 2022

LIST: Winners of the 70th Palanca Awards

The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, which staged its 70th edition after a two-year hiatus, recently held its annual ceremony to honor the winning writers, poets, and playwrights.
LIST: Best Gift Ideas for Dad this Christmas 2022
December 06, 2022

LIST: Best Gift Ideas for Dad this Christmas 2022

Here's a list of awesome gift ideas for Dad this Christmas.