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November 06, 2017

Avoid EDSA on Nov. 8: MMDA sets date of dry run for ASEAN night convoy

Thinking of a night-out that requires you to go through EDSA on November 8? You may want to take that rain check because you’re going to be in for a rough drive.

November 06, 2017

5th Philippine SME Business Expo held successfully at SMX

The 5th Philippine SME Business Expo once again successfully gathered more than a hundred exhibitors and over 180 brands in one venue at the SMX Convention Center.

November 06, 2017

Martell Luxury Tasting at Raffles Makati: Perfection through matchmaking

Perfection took the form of incredible food and cognac pairings.

November 03, 2017

2nd phase of Laguna Lake Highway now open to motorists

Laguna Lake Highway cuts the travel time between Bicutan and Taytay down to 30 minutes!

November 03, 2017

Research shows more Filipinos choose to explore local tourist destinations

agoda’s global Travel and Tech Study finds vastly different traveling preferences amongst neighbouring APAC countries.

November 03, 2017

How to appreciate whisky: Whisky Live 2017’s Masterclasses

Whisky is not just about getting drunk with your best buds (although it goes along with it very well). If you're looking to really enjoy whisky, then read on.

November 03, 2017

Pinay student activist is one of TIME’s 30 Most Influential Teens of 2017

Pinay student Shibby de Guzman and social media star Bretman Rock make it to TIME’s most influential teens this year.

June 21, 2022

News Rundown: October 30-November 3, 2017

Discover the news you need to know every week with Philippine Primer.

October 22, 2019

A New Place for Start-Ups in BGC: Clock-In Bonifacio High Street

Clock-in offers what traditional offices do not: a flexible space that’s ridiculously close to some of BGC’s best restaurants, shops, and open spaces.

November 02, 2017

BSP sets Dec 29, 2017 as new deadline to exchange old banknotes

New deadline, people! December 29, 2017!

October 30, 2017

BGC now fully fiber-powered by PLDT

High-speed internet for everybody in BGC!

October 31, 2017

EMV shift is the 1st step to wider protection of accounts

Shifting to an EMV-chip debit card is the first step to ensuring wider protection to clients against fraudulent activities usually carried out in electronic banking channels.

June 22, 2022

New prepaid and postpaid broadband offers introduced by Globe

Globe Telecom introduced their new prepaid and postpaid broadband products aimed to make life easier for Filipinos who uses home internet.

October 30, 2017

PH calls for creation of network of marine protected areas in ASEAN

The Philippines is starting a call to create a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) with the other member countries of the ASEAN to safeguard migratory species and habitats critical to their survival.

October 30, 2017

The Nonesuch Fine Collectibles and Rarities: An Art Fair Like No Other

Another The Nonesuch in 2018 please!

December 06, 2019

A Closer Look at Wilson and Ayache in Makati

Come and visit Wilson and Ayache and come back to the young and beautiful you!

October 30, 2017

Wil Tailors Promo: Save on new uniforms for the new year!

New year, new uniforms!

October 30, 2017

Red Bull 3Style National Champion, iNBiTuiN, to represent PH in Global Finals

Charles Angeles Jr. (iNBiTuiN) was crowned as the Philippine Red Bull 3Style National Champion in Valkyrie at the Palace in BGC.

November 08, 2017

LOOK: Junca Health Spa and Salon’s new branch in Medical Towers, Makati

Scroll down and check out Junca’s surprise for all of you!

October 27, 2017

News Rundown: October 23-27, 2017

Filipinos win international awards, the country beats terrorism, and more good news from this week's headlines!