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PROMO: Unlimited Happy Hour Session at the Mireio Terrace
April 20, 2018

PROMO: Unlimited Happy Hour Session at the Mireio Terrace

Spend the golden hour at Mireio with this unlimited
Feel the Love and Heat up your Summer with Butamaru’s Lunch Set
April 20, 2018

Feel the Love and Heat up your Summer with Butamaru’s Lunch Set

Passionate about creating Japanese dishes to fill the hearts and stomachs of hungry Filipinos, Butamaru is a restaurant you might want to bring your significant other for lunch!
Study in Japan 2019 Program now open for applications
April 20, 2018

Study in Japan 2019 Program now open for applications

The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines has now opened its applications for the Japanese Government Scholarship Program in 2019.
Pushing the Boundaries of Beauty: L’Oreal Brandstorm 2018
May 03, 2018

Pushing the Boundaries of Beauty: L’Oreal Brandstorm 2018

Brandstorm 2018 surpassed last year’s 1,500 sign-ups with more than 3,570 players from over 30 universities all over the Philippines. That makes the country the holder of the second biggest Brandstorm in the world.
Neymar Jr’s Five Scores Big at Manila & Cebu Qualifiers
April 19, 2018

Neymar Jr’s Five Scores Big at Manila & Cebu Qualifiers

Neymar Jr’s Five made its return to the Philippines for two consecutive back-to-back weekends for the tournament’s opening qualifiers in Manila and Cebu. Overall, the series saw a host of teams advance to the National Finals on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Turf BGC in Taguig. Qualifying teams include: Manila Qualifier A Perpolise (blue jersey) and Naji FC (white jersey) French Kiss FC International Manila Tenth Power Naij FC The Tenth Power B Realcelona Tala Cu Chi Perspolise Manila Qualifier B Tondo FC (blue jersey) and Selecao (white jersey) Koora Selecao ABCDE FC Ballers Fc National FC Brazilipinas Tondo FC Cebu Qualifier (Liga 5v5) Leylam FC A Neymar Jr’s Five […]
Filipino runner conquers North Pole Marathon
April 20, 2018

Filipino runner conquers North Pole Marathon

Louie Sangalang conquers one of the most gruelling marathon in the world!
CAMP Curry in Makati Brings Extraordinary Japanese Curry from Tokyo
December 18, 2018

CAMP Curry in Makati Brings Extraordinary Japanese Curry from Tokyo

Before adventure junkies out there start packing tents and camping gears, this campsite might not be what you think. CAMP Curry in Ayala Triangles is a restaurant concept from Tokyo that takes people on a gastronomical adventure through Japanese curry.
High Quality Glasses in 30 minutes: JINS in Manila
October 14, 2019

High Quality Glasses in 30 minutes: JINS in Manila

JINS made their name in the world of eyewear with their high-index aspheric lenses, which provide less distortion and a clearer field of vision
PH Barangay and SK Elections to push through on May 14
October 05, 2022

PH Barangay and SK Elections to push through on May 14

The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election Day is a go, and it’s slated for May 14, Saturday from 7 am to 3 pm. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) scheduled the activities and set some grounds in connection with this process. Image from DILG Those who are interested for posts in their Barangay or Sangguniang Kabataan (Youth Council) may file their Certificates of Candidacy from April 14 to April 21. The campaign period for those who will be accepted as candidates will start on May 4 and end on May 12. The Comelec strictly prohibits any form of campaigning on May 13, a day before the elections. The Comelec also advised […]
Fil-Am YouTuber Wil Dasovich Wins Vlogger of the Year at Shorty Awards
April 20, 2018

Fil-Am YouTuber Wil Dasovich Wins Vlogger of the Year at Shorty Awards

Congrats, Wil!
Cavite to Manila Ferry Aims to Ease Travel Time
April 19, 2018

Cavite to Manila Ferry Aims to Ease Travel Time

Cavite residents will be able to travel to Manila by ferry starting June
Primer’s Picks: Suggested Books for Travelers
April 18, 2018

Primer’s Picks: Suggested Books for Travelers

Does your next outing have that 8-hr travel time or more? Sink your nose into these wonderful books that are worth the read and, in itself, a journey of its own.
Philippine Primer x Drum Tao Promo Winners
April 17, 2018

Philippine Primer x Drum Tao Promo Winners

Congratulations to all the winners!
Drum Tao at The Shang: A Taste of Samurai Drum Rock
April 17, 2018

Drum Tao at The Shang: A Taste of Samurai Drum Rock

Circus, Japanese drums, guitar, and martial arts in one small mall tour concert by the performing group, Drum Tao.
British Council in the Philippines moves to a new location
April 17, 2018

British Council in the Philippines moves to a new location

Here's how to go to British Council's new headquarters.
Junca Salon joins Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival 8
April 17, 2018

Junca Salon joins Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival 8

Junca Technology is showcased during the Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival 8.
How do you eat BAKE Cheese Tart?
April 18, 2018

How do you eat BAKE Cheese Tart?

In time for the opening of their stand-out store at The Podium, BAKE highlighted four ways that would make you love their cheese tarts more!
Isuzu QKR Light Truck Debuts at DOTr’s PUV Expo
April 16, 2018

Isuzu QKR Light Truck Debuts at DOTr’s PUV Expo

We may just see more Isuzus light trucks on the streets of Metro Manila - but this time as PUVs.
Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival 8
April 16, 2018

Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival 8

This year's Manila Fashion collection of designers, stylists, and models were armed with the best and latest tools from Panasonic.
In_Pact Asia Asks What Can We Do to Leave No One Behind
April 16, 2018

In_Pact Asia Asks What Can We Do to Leave No One Behind

The Innovation for Inclusive Impact Asia Forum 2018 created a discussion of new strategies, emergent ideas, and practices in designing tomorrow's world today.