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Stay in the loop with your go-to source of blogs in the Philippines! Know the latest happenings and trending news in Manila and across the country.

January 30, 2018

First EU-PH film fest to be held in Italy

Another showcase of Filipino films is on its way!

January 26, 2018

Travel Tour Expo Invites You to Discover Hong Kong Like a Local

There's more to Hong Kong than shopping, eating dim sum, and drinking milk tea!

January 29, 2018

Philippine Primer is looking for INTERNS!

Want to work with us?

April 18, 2018

La Provence in BGC: French Salon and Café in One

We found a perfect spa-party location for you!

January 29, 2018

Landmark bill boosts Filipinos’ chances at a job abroad

The days of trying to get qualifications abroad will soon be over for a lot of Filipino professionals.

January 29, 2018

Philippine Primer x One OK Rock Promo Winners

Congratulations to all the winners!

January 29, 2018

H.I.S. Philippines Travel Corp. joins 25th PTAA Travel Expo

H.I.S. is your primary source of best rates for your next travel getaway!

January 27, 2018

The SM Store, PayMaya partner up for cashless payments

The SM Group is blazing a trail in cashless shopping.

January 26, 2018

Kohler Holds Bold Design Awards

For the very first time in the country,Kohler holds its Bold Design Awards (KBDA) to honor the most outstanding projects created by the design industry of the country.

January 26, 2018

PH economy grows by 6.7% in 2017

Despite a slower start to the year, the economy still saw a 6.7% rise in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2017. Bolstered by a 7 percent and 6.6 percent growth during the last six months of 2017, the country managed to stay the course set by the government, which had growth rates pegged somewhere between 6.5 and 7.5 percent. IMAGE NEDA “We are glad to report that the performance of the Philippine economy remains on target, hitting a solid 6.6 percent growth rate in the last quarter of 2017. This stable performance brings our full-year growth in 2017 to 6.7 percent—a strong finish that keeps our position as one […]

January 26, 2018

Duterte administration launches the Overseas Filipino Bank

The Overseas Filipino Bank which is considered as the very first bank that will cater to the needs of OFWs abroad.

March 22, 2018

What to Expect at the First ComicCon Asia 2018

There is a newcomer that boldly aims to set new standards when it comes to celebrating people's love for pop culture!

May 31, 2022

Survivor South Africa shoots at El Nido, Palawan

A few tourist spots around the island of El Nido will be temporarily closed to tourists for the shooting of Survivor South Africa.

January 26, 2018

Japanese organizations fund PNSB Dormitory renovation

The Philippine National School for the Blind gets new roofing and ceilings for their dormitory buildings.

January 25, 2018

One Ok Rock Ambitions Asia Tour 2018 live in Manila

Philippine Primer is also giving away FREE CONCERT TICKETS!

January 25, 2018

What premium beer tastes like: Ikomai x Sapporo

It was a routine night, then it got really interesting... and it was only Wednesday.

January 25, 2018

PROMO: Raclette All You Can at Chesa Bianca

You don't have to resist the most irresistible cheese in the world anymore!

January 24, 2018

Solo travel taking off in the Philippines

agoda booking data finds 45% growth in one-person bookings from 2016-2017, revealing the growing ambitions of the adventurous independent traveler.

January 24, 2018

ASEAN-Australia Special Summit to be held in Sydney this March

A new era in ASEAN-Australia relations is at hand as Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull welcomes ASEAN leaders to Sydney on March 17 and 18 for the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.

January 24, 2018

Lung Hin at Marco Polo Ortigas introduces new Cantonese dishes

Lung Hin puts Cantonese cuisine on a whole new pedestal with a new menu that would bring to mind the prestigious dining scene of Hong Kong.