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5 Eco-Friendly Accommodations in the Philippines to Put in Your Itinerary
October 12, 2018

5 Eco-Friendly Accommodations in the Philippines to Put in Your Itinerary

Get to experience the best spots that will be available once the start reopening of the world famous white sandy beaches, Boracay on October 26. Boracay's soft opening starts on October 15, 2018.
Paris Miki Opens Second Store at The Podium
October 12, 2018

Paris Miki Opens Second Store at The Podium

One of the largest optical brands, Paris Miki, opens their second branch in the Philippines.
Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange: Guide To The Country’s Multi-modal Terminal
October 09, 2019

Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange: Guide To The Country’s Multi-modal Terminal

Last November 10, 2018, the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX)—country's first ever integrated and multi-modal terminal—has officially opened its doors to the public and we're giving you an ultimate guide to PITX.
New Virtual Reality Diorama in Ayala Museum Features Two Filipino Historical Figures
October 11, 2018

New Virtual Reality Diorama in Ayala Museum Features Two Filipino Historical Figures

Tech startup I AM Cardboard Philippines (IAC PH) and Ayala Museum launched their second virtual reality diorama titled "Emergence of the Filipino Nation" featuring iconic Filipino heroes Emilio Aguinaldo and Andres Bonifacio in a 10-minute, fully immersive 360º VR experience.
Single Origin Celebrates Octoberfest with New Beers and Exclusive Promos!
July 11, 2022

Single Origin Celebrates Octoberfest with New Beers and Exclusive Promos!

Celebrate Octoberfest with this exclusive deal from Single Origin when you purchase at least Php 1,500 worth of beers!
P2P Adds New Routes: Alabang to Lawton; Las Piñas to Makati
October 08, 2018

P2P Adds New Routes: Alabang to Lawton; Las Piñas to Makati

The premier p2p bus now opens new routes to make commuting more bearable and convenient. Now operating at the Alabang Town Center to Lawton and Las Pinas to Makati.
Salud to Octoberfest with Tapella’s Promo for the Whole Month of October!
July 12, 2022

Salud to Octoberfest with Tapella’s Promo for the Whole Month of October!

Celebrate Octoberfest at Tapella with this exciting promo!
PAL to Launch Manila-Sapporo Route on December 2018
October 05, 2018

PAL to Launch Manila-Sapporo Route on December 2018

Philippine Airlines Manila - Sapporo route will now be launched on December 7, 2018, in time for the December tourism season. PALs' new route will be the first and only direct link between the Philippines and Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island. Hokkaido is a popular holiday tourist destination for locals and expats alike.
Uniqlo Manila, the Largest Flagship Store in Southeast Asia, Opens in Glorietta 5
October 05, 2018

Uniqlo Manila, the Largest Flagship Store in Southeast Asia, Opens in Glorietta 5

The best of its kind, Uniqlo Manila, located at Glorietta 5 in Makati, brings their LifeWear clothing to the limelight, ensuring the fusion of comfort with superbly stylish clothing. Further, collaborations with Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, Disney, Minions, and artists from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), gave birth to their UT designs, proving their no-nonsense aim to incorporate modern art and creativity into their lifestyle.
Erratum on Vol. 31 of Philippine Primer Magazine
October 05, 2018

Erratum on Vol. 31 of Philippine Primer Magazine

Philippine Primer would like to inform everyone of a recent error published in Volume 31, October issue, of the English magazine.
German Club Manila’s 80th Oktoberfest: A Walk-Through to the Star-Studded Celebration
January 10, 2020

German Club Manila’s 80th Oktoberfest: A Walk-Through to the Star-Studded Celebration

Who would have thought that Oktoberfest would be this fun? Like a fire warming up as the night gets deeper, German Club's 80th Oktoberfest feels like a wonderland inside a gigantic tent, housing equally fired up people! And what better to enrage the flame than to put an authentic Bavarian beer like gasoline to ignite the fire, right? So join Philippine Primer as we relive a night of fun, food, and dancing to the tune of Fligerlied!
Buona Vita in Alabang’s Last Hurrah Promo Offers Unlimited Drinks for Php 650
July 12, 2022

Buona Vita in Alabang’s Last Hurrah Promo Offers Unlimited Drinks for Php 650

Buona Vita is offering their Last Hurrah promotion this October 6 for unlimited red and white wine, sangria and peroni, and Italian beer starting at Php650. It comes with complimentary home-made Grissini and Patatine!
Oktoberfest 2018 Celebrations and Promos in the Metro You Should Not Miss
October 11, 2018

Oktoberfest 2018 Celebrations and Promos in the Metro You Should Not Miss

Gratefully, the country is not only more than welcoming to long-lasting celebrations and traditions, but it is also a treasure trove of restaurants, bars, and clubs united in the celebration of one of the most beloved and most awaited festivities of all time– Oktoberfest! This October, Philippine Primer spices up your month as we gift you a list of restaurants reliving Germany's historical Oktoberfest in Manila! Get ready for the Oktoberfest celebrations of German Club Manila, Brotzeit Philippines, Wursty Wursty, and The Grove Weekend Brews. Plus, enjoy promos brought to you by Tapella, Single Origin, and The Perfect Pint for the whole month of October!
Canon Launches Its All-New EOS R System
July 11, 2022

Canon Launches Its All-New EOS R System

A new era of photography and creativity begins as the global imaging leader, Canon, launches its all-new Canon EOS R Sytem-presenting the brand’s first 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor mirrorless interchangeable-lens digital camera, new RF lenses, and RF mount adapters.
Manpuku Steakhouse in Makati Adds 5 New Japanese Dishes To Their Menu!
October 03, 2018

Manpuku Steakhouse in Makati Adds 5 New Japanese Dishes To Their Menu!

To every Japanese food lover out there, Philippine Primer brings you a really great news as Manpuku Steakhouse will be adding up 5 new dishes to their menu real soon! Sample their Okura Butakushi (Pork Stick), Negima (Chicken Meat with Sliced Onion Leeks in between), Torikawa (Chicken Skin), and their two equally delicious kinds of Roll Cabbage soon at Manpuku Steakhouse at the Lower Ground Floor of Makati Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City!
CEFBEX 2018: What to Expect at The Ultimate Food-venture in Cebu this October
October 03, 2018

CEFBEX 2018: What to Expect at The Ultimate Food-venture in Cebu this October

Find the best trends in the local culinary industry of Cebu in the 10th CEFBEX "Ultimated Food-venture." CEFBEX has stored amazing culinary segments such as The CEFBEX Culinary Cup. CEFBEX seeks to promote the local F&B industry of Cebu from gastronomic pulses, food practices, local food products, local food industry and among others.
Phantom of the Opera Returns to Manila 2019
October 03, 2018

Phantom of the Opera Returns to Manila 2019

The Tony Award-winning musical, Phantom of the Opera, returns to Manila for another exciting run on February 2019.
NGOs, Schools Partner to Save Nature through Juan Earth Event in BGC
October 02, 2018

NGOs, Schools Partner to Save Nature through Juan Earth Event in BGC

With one common goal, which is to protect and preserve the Earth, various non-government organizations (NGOs) and schools gathered in one-day event called “Juan Earth” on September 29 at Bonifacio High Street Activity Center in Taguig. Juan Earth is a grassroots effort produced by Write On Track and its dedicated team of community volunteers. Celebrating its 5th year, the marketing services agency wanted to educate and empower people to create a healthier, and more sustainable world.
Lakan: An Award-Winning Coconut Liquor
October 01, 2018

Lakan: An Award-Winning Coconut Liquor

With the popularity of wine, gin, and vodka, the legend of the Philippine Lambanog lives in Lakan.
Cosplay Mania 2018: 10 Years of Celebrating Hobbies and the Japanese Subculture
October 01, 2018

Cosplay Mania 2018: 10 Years of Celebrating Hobbies and the Japanese Subculture

Cosplay Mania 2018 was the 10th year as the biggest anime, cosplay, and concert event in the Philippines. Last September 29 to 30, SMX Convention Center Manila became the meeting place of all fans of Japanese subculture to meet like-minded people, watch international artists perform, and purchase exclusive merchandise!