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Apps that Will Help You Achieve Your 2019 Goals
June 28, 2022

Apps that Will Help You Achieve Your 2019 Goals

From fitness goals to productivity, we've prepared a list of productivity and lifestyle apps that will help make your 2019 a fruitful one!
Cebu Pacific Launches Macau to Cebu Flights
January 09, 2019

Cebu Pacific Launches Macau to Cebu Flights

It is now easier to visit Macau with the cheapest price courtesy of the budget carrier Cebu Pacific Airlines.
Ramen Nagi Offers Exciting Flavors This 2019!
January 08, 2019

Ramen Nagi Offers Exciting Flavors This 2019!

Ramen Nagi offers their Unbelievable Niboshi Ramen (Php 550) takes its name from niboshi or Japanese dried sardines. In fact, the ramen’s broth is made up of at least 20 different sardines or niboshi.
Rockwell Bridge Closed for Renovation
January 21, 2019

Rockwell Bridge Closed for Renovation

The rehabilitation of Rockwell bridge or Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge, which links Makati and Mandaluyong, will start its operation scheduled on January 12, 2019 at 8 a.m.
Fly Better With Emirates This 2019
January 08, 2019

Fly Better With Emirates This 2019

Embark on a year of travel with Emirates 2019 global fare promotion! For a limited time, travelers in the Philippines can expect great deals to key destinations in Emirates global network with exclusive fares for Business and Economy Classes.
LIST: 10 Foolproof Tapas and Pintxos Bars Around the Metro
October 02, 2022

LIST: 10 Foolproof Tapas and Pintxos Bars Around the Metro

The Spanish cuisine has more to offer than paella and tortilla. So, here's a list of some of the best Spanish restaurants that offer tapas and pintxos around the Metro!
Yellow Cab Pizza Tour Was Indeed “So Worth It!”
January 07, 2019

Yellow Cab Pizza Tour Was Indeed “So Worth It!”

Music fans and pizza lovers alike gathered at the Yellow Cab Pizza Tour last January 5, 2019 at the Eastwood Central Plaza, Quezon City.
PROMO: Wilson & Ayache Clinic Celebrates 8 Years
June 28, 2022

PROMO: Wilson & Ayache Clinic Celebrates 8 Years

Wilson & Ayache Clinic is celebrating 8 years! A wide range of treatments and products will be offered at discounted rates at their event this January 19.
PROMO: Tuesdays Made Better at Wooden Horse Steakhouse
January 04, 2019

PROMO: Tuesdays Made Better at Wooden Horse Steakhouse

The week will not be complete without a firey steak Tuesday meal, and surely, the place to get your meat fix is at The Wooden Horse Steakhouse in Molito, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
Adidas Originals Neighborhood Highstreet Brings Out the True Identity of Manila’s Culture
May 10, 2024

Adidas Originals Neighborhood Highstreet Brings Out the True Identity of Manila’s Culture

Adidas has always been close to everyone’s hearts, may it be locally or globally, especially when it comes to high-quality sportswear. However, there are times when you just want to fly all over the globe because your limited edition Adidas pick is not available in the Philippines. There’s no need to fret, though, as another Adidas Originals Neighborhood recently opened in Metro Manila—located at C1 Mall, Bonifacio Highstreet, Taguig City. The store’s industrial-modern interior alone gives off a cool and refreshing vibe that will intrigue any passerby. From athletic shoes to clothes and accessories, Adidas Originals Neighborhood will provide you the limited edition sportswear you’ve been eyeing on. There’s no need to […]
LIST: Movies to Watch Out For This January 2019
January 03, 2019

LIST: Movies to Watch Out For This January 2019

This January 2019, watch out as a robot, a nanny, a superhero, a young boy, and a superhuman persona brings out the thrill and excitement you've been waiting for this year. Check out the list we've prepared for you, and make sure to mark your calendars as these movies are definitely worth the wait!
ANC’s Off the Beaten Path: Kyushu Unveiled the Beauty of the Underrated Region
January 04, 2019

ANC’s Off the Beaten Path: Kyushu Unveiled the Beauty of the Underrated Region

ANC highlighted Kyushu’s unexplored beauty through Off the Beaten Path: Kyushu, a four-part documentary series hosted by Filipino TV personality Marie Lozano and Japanese actor and narrator Kaz Sawamura. Together, the two traversed into the underrated island to experience its culture, know more about its history, and learn more about the cultural aspects that Japan and the Philippines share.
Trip to Japan Now Requires ¥1,000 Departure Tax
January 04, 2019

Trip to Japan Now Requires ¥1,000 Departure Tax

Starting on January 7, 2019 (Monday), the Japanese government declared that travelers or visitors of any nationality must pay an additional mandatory departure tax amounting to ¥1,000 ($12.50 or Php 488.74), which is applicable to any form of transportation leaving Japan.
PH Landline Numbers to Change to 8-Digit Format in October
June 23, 2022

PH Landline Numbers to Change to 8-Digit Format in October

Starting March 18 this year, all telephone numbers with area code (02) like those in Metro Manila and parts of Cavite, Laguna, and Bulacan will be changed from seven-digit combination to eight-digit format.
Trends to Expect in the Philippines This 2019
June 30, 2022

Trends to Expect in the Philippines This 2019

It is only the first week of January, and we are already looking forward on what to expect for the year. Based on the developments of trends in the last days of 2018, let us move on to the expected trends of 2019!
Cosplay Matsuri 2018: Celebrating Japanese Pop Culture, Festival Style!
January 02, 2019

Cosplay Matsuri 2018: Celebrating Japanese Pop Culture, Festival Style!

Now on its third year, Cosplay Matsuri 2018 has upped their game and continued to be one of the best year-end anime and cosplay events in the country–and fans of the subculture flocked together to enjoy festivities, watch performances, and get their hands on some merchandise last December 28 to 30, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center Manila!
Netflix Philippines: What’s New This January 2019
December 28, 2018

Netflix Philippines: What’s New This January 2019

With last month’s fantastic line-up, this month’s films and shows will undoubtedly be an amazing start of the year. Here are some binge-worthy titles that are coming your way this January only on Netflix Philippines!
Souvenir Shops in Siargao Island You Might Want to Visit
June 30, 2022

Souvenir Shops in Siargao Island You Might Want to Visit

The beauty of Siargao can ultimately make you desirous to take a piece of the island away with you, when the time comes to leave the paradise behind. The good news is that a lot of souvenir shops pepper the island along General Luna’s Tourism Road like Bam and Pat Souvenir Shop in Purok 3.
2018 Lookback: The Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines
June 28, 2022

2018 Lookback: The Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines

What other newsbreakers have you encountered this year? We'd love to hear in the comments below!
Manila Post Office Building Declared an Important Cultural Property
December 28, 2018

Manila Post Office Building Declared an Important Cultural Property

The Manila Central Post Office Building in Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila was recently declared an Important Cultural Property by the National Museum, joining the list of significant cultural heritage in the country.