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GCash Partners with Qwikwire for Real Estate Payment Platform
January 31, 2019

GCash Partners with Qwikwire for Real Estate Payment Platform

GCash, the leading mobile wallet provider in the Philippines, signed the deal with Qwikwire---Philippines’ largest cross-border payments platform, to innovate the local real estate payment transactions in the country.
LIVE BRANDED: The Rise of Branded Residences
February 20, 2019

LIVE BRANDED: The Rise of Branded Residences

The Singapore office of List Sotheby’s International Realty (List SIR) has released its latest research paper on branded residences, titled “LIVE BRANDED: The Rise of Branded Residences” giving the the readers an overview of the branded residence market, the latest trends, as well as the growth of the market in Southeast Asia.
PROMO: Check Out These Deals from New World Makati Hotel This Chinese New Year!
January 31, 2019

PROMO: Check Out These Deals from New World Makati Hotel This Chinese New Year!

Welcome the Year of the Earth Pig with an auspicious celebration at New World Makati Hotel on the weekend of February 1 to 5, 2019.
Welcome the Year of the Earth Pig with Sofitel Manila’s Recipes for Prosperity
January 30, 2019

Welcome the Year of the Earth Pig with Sofitel Manila’s Recipes for Prosperity

Celebrate the Chinese New Year 2019 with Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila as they offer Recipes for Prosperity, an array of delectable Chinese dishes starting from February 4 to 8, 2019 at the Spiral restaurant.
PROMO: Celebrate Chinese New Year at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati!
January 29, 2019

PROMO: Celebrate Chinese New Year at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati!

Welcome the year of the pig with these exciting promos from Holiday Inn & Suites Makati!
Repertory Philippines Silent Sky 2019: Of Love, Dreams and Legacy
January 28, 2019

Repertory Philippines Silent Sky 2019: Of Love, Dreams and Legacy

Back for a limited run, Repertory Philippines' Silent Sky follows the story of one of Harvard's "computers" Henrietta Levitt, who made one of the biggest and brightest discoveries in astronomy.
Things to Do in Hong Kong This Chinese New Year
June 28, 2022

Things to Do in Hong Kong This Chinese New Year

There are lots of activities to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, and one of the best ways to spend it is by visiting Hong Kong. Hong Kong has promising surprises for those who are eyeing on spending their Chinese New Year in the country for 72 hours---and these include exciting festivities, horse races, parades and so much more!
City of Dreams Offers Stunning Promos for the Chinese New Year
January 25, 2019

City of Dreams Offers Stunning Promos for the Chinese New Year

City of Dreams Manila participates with the annual celebration of the Year of the Earth Pig by unloading a barrage of activities, which will be held along The Shops at the Boulevard, and offering new menu specialties, specifically from ace restaurants, Crystal Dragon and Red Ginger.
LIST: Places to Watch the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in Manila
February 01, 2019

LIST: Places to Watch the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in Manila

If you’re not subscribing to any cable TV provider and you're now clueless where to catch the remaining matches of the ongoing 2019 AFC Asian cup, fret not, as you can still watch it down to the final game.
LIST: Best Places To Celebrate Chinese New Year for Tradition and Culture
June 28, 2022

LIST: Best Places To Celebrate Chinese New Year for Tradition and Culture

While not everyone in the country celebrates it the way Chinese people do, there are a lot of activities around the Metro you might want to try this coming Chinese New Year to experience their culture and tradition! Here, we've listed down a few places where you can celebrate Chinese New Year this 2019.
Promo: Kitsho Offers Valentine’s Treat This February
January 25, 2019

Promo: Kitsho Offers Valentine’s Treat This February

This February, Kitsho invites all couples to experience indelible Valentine moments with the delights of their Japanese fare. Fresh catch and farm produce seamlessly meld into satisfying concoctions that will make you crave for more.
Panasonic Philippines Introduces the 2019 Home & Lifestyle Collection
January 25, 2019

Panasonic Philippines Introduces the 2019 Home & Lifestyle Collection

This year, Panasonic hopes to help more households make a better home towards a better life by continuing their pursuit of innovation and convenience with their newest line of Japan Quality and reliable home appliances.
eSakay e-Jeepneys Now Operating Makati-Mandaluyong Route
January 25, 2019

eSakay e-Jeepneys Now Operating Makati-Mandaluyong Route

Meralco Electric Co. launched eSakay PUVs to cater the busy street of Makati to Mandaluyong.
Suzuki Philippines Launches All-New Suzuki Ertiga 2019
February 12, 2019

Suzuki Philippines Launches All-New Suzuki Ertiga 2019

Suzuki Philippines (SPH) is nowhere near slowing down this year as the automotive company welcomes 2019 with a new and improved model of Suzuki Ertiga.
Duty Free Philippines Eyes More Provincial Stores in 2019
January 24, 2019

Duty Free Philippines Eyes More Provincial Stores in 2019

Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) is set to construct Duty Free stores in Palawan and Bohol this year, according to Chief Operating Officer Vicente Angala.
Spiral at Sofitel Manila Offers A Week-Long Mediterranean Gastronomic Festival
January 24, 2019

Spiral at Sofitel Manila Offers A Week-Long Mediterranean Gastronomic Festival

Embark on a gastronomic journey in the Mediterranean shores and feast on the fresh and distinct flavors of Europe on a week-long food festival in Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s first-class restaurant—Spiral, starting on January 21 to January 27, 2019.
Philippine Premier League Enters as the New Top Football Competition in the PH
January 23, 2019

Philippine Premier League Enters as the New Top Football Competition in the PH

Philippine Premier League announced as the countrys new top-tier football competition.
Korean BBQ Restaurants in the Metro to Satisfy Your Cravings
April 17, 2019

Korean BBQ Restaurants in the Metro to Satisfy Your Cravings

Korean barbeque or KBBQ has taken the country by storm and has sprouted numerous restaurants in the Metro. Here are some of the KBBQ restaurants where you can satisfy your cravings!
Starbucks Welcomes 2019 with New Drinks and Chinese New Year Collection
January 23, 2019

Starbucks Welcomes 2019 with New Drinks and Chinese New Year Collection

As 2019 rolls in, Starbucks introduces new drinks in their Teavana line that will surely take the tea lover out of you, as well as limited edition merchandise to welcome the Year of the Pig!
AirAsia Philippines Introduces New Kalibo-China Routes
January 21, 2019

AirAsia Philippines Introduces New Kalibo-China Routes

It’s only the beginning of the year, but AirAsia Philippines is already offering more travel opportunities as they launch their new Kalibo-China flights. The budget airline introduced additional routes from Kalibo, Aklan to three different parts of China---Macau, Kunming, and Chengdu.