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September 15, 2017

Best Places to Eat Banh Mi in the Metro

When we think of Vietnamese cuisine, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the Pho. Aside from the Pho, there is another signature Vietnamese cuisine that we should try and get to know even more - the Banh Mi.

June 24, 2022

LU Surfer Daisy Nerisa Valdez wins in Japan

Congratulations, Daisy Nerissa Valdez!

September 15, 2017

Nagano Prefecture introduced to Philippine travel agencies

Accessibility, a multitude of choices, and healthy cuisine. These are the reasons you should visit Japan's Nagano Prefecture.

September 15, 2017

Duterte hands out cash incentives to SEA Games medalists

Over Php 18 million was awarded to medalists in this year's SEA Games.

June 24, 2022

News Rundown: September 10 to 15, 2017

Here are some of the local and international news that you need to know this week. Be informed ad get to know the Philippines more through these relevant information which are good to know for expats.

October 02, 2017

Clark to NAIA P2P bus service now available

Good news for all travelers: P2P bus service will now cater to passengers from Clark to Manila!

September 14, 2017

Wine Tasting Evening at Ikomai Made Special with Kushikatsu

This event has proven that wine and kushikatsu are a perfect twosome!

September 14, 2017

Philippines bags runner-up in regional competition

Filipino photographer Silver Vito Niño Andrada emerged as the first runner-up in the recently conducted wildlife photography competition dubbed “Through the Lens,” spearheaded by Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS).

September 14, 2017

Manila welcomes Scoot Airlines, introduces 5 new destinations

Heads up, frequent fliers! A new option just opened up! Give a warm welcome to Scoot Airlines!

September 14, 2017

Road To ULTRA Philippines changes venue, goes indoor

From the great outdoors to an indoor event, this year's Road to ULTRA Philippines will have a slightly different feel to it.

September 14, 2017

Enjoy great deals with Singapore Airlines and MasterCard!

Enjoy the best deals with Singapore Airlines when you book with your Mastercard!

September 14, 2017

Buy 1 Take 1 on Yayoi’s Teishoku Day!

In celebration of their first anniversary, Yayoi Philippines will be having their Teishoku Day on September 16, 2017!

September 22, 2017

Butamaru Ortigas Now Open with New Offerings

Butamaru in Ortigas has the same signature interiors and ramen dishes with a new interesting concept!

September 13, 2017

Manila International Book Fair 2017: The country’s longest-running book fair is back!

Fellow bookworms, our much-awaited #MIBF2017 opens today!

June 28, 2022

Apple releases iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and iPhone X

The new iPhones have a new operating system iOS 11. iOS 11 includes hundreds of new features like a redesigned control center, better multitasking, improvements to the camera, peer-to-peer Apple Pay and new safety features.

September 14, 2017

Best Places to Eat Hainanese Chicken in the Metro

If you want to try different versions of the Hainanese chicken, come and visit these restaurants!

January 20, 2020

JAL Sakura Lounge at Manila NAIA Terminal 1

JAL has given lounging back its true meaning with improved and added facilities at their Sakura Lounge.

September 13, 2017

Medical exam fees for US immigrant visa to go up starting Oct 1

Expect more fees when you next apply for a US immigrant visa.

September 13, 2017

Baguio City vies to be PH’s first UNESCO creative city

Baguio City is shortlisted in UNESCO’s Creative Cities.

September 12, 2017

Four things you can expect at World Travel Expo 2017

Need more reasons to go to this year's World Travel Expo? Here are four more!