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Enjoy Japanese Sit-down Comedy in English with RAKUGO this October 7!
September 08, 2017

Enjoy Japanese Sit-down Comedy in English with RAKUGO this October 7!

Time to laugh out loud again with Rakugo!
News Rundown: September 4 to 8, 2017
June 28, 2022

News Rundown: September 4 to 8, 2017

The Philippines once again made its name known through various news from university rankings to Bruno Mars’ concerts happening in the country.
PH is 8th best country to start a business, 13th best country to invest in
September 07, 2017

PH is 8th best country to start a business, 13th best country to invest in

PH also ranked #43 in the overall rank of best countries in the world.
The Future City: An Interactive Digital Park in SM Aura
September 07, 2017

The Future City: An Interactive Digital Park in SM Aura

This weekend get ready for an extraordinary learning experience for all the kids and young at heart.
Last call for entries: Japan International Cooperation Agency 1st Digital Photography Contest in PH
September 06, 2017

Last call for entries: Japan International Cooperation Agency 1st Digital Photography Contest in PH

Submit your entries now!
Fresh Picks Promo by Rustan’s Supermarket
September 06, 2017

Fresh Picks Promo by Rustan’s Supermarket

Here's what's cooking at Rustan's Supermarket!
Starbucks releases new drinks from their line of handcrafted tea-based beverages
September 06, 2017

Starbucks releases new drinks from their line of handcrafted tea-based beverages

The expansion of their Teavana roster includes Frozen Teavana Drinks.
AKB48 announces partnership with ABS-CBN
September 06, 2017

AKB48 announces partnership with ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN network will be airing a talent show where the search for members of MNL48, the upcoming “sister group” of Japanese all-girl pop group AKB48 will take place.
DMCI founder David M. Consunji dies at 95
September 05, 2017

DMCI founder David M. Consunji dies at 95

David M. Consunji was the founding father and chairman emeritus of construction giant DMCI Holdings.
DFA removes travel agencies’ reserved slots for passport appointments
September 05, 2017

DFA removes travel agencies’ reserved slots for passport appointments

The Department of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday that it has opened 1,200 passport appointment slots following their removal from travel agencies last month.
Free Japanese Film Screenings during the 2nd ASEAN – Japan TV Festival
September 04, 2017

Free Japanese Film Screenings during the 2nd ASEAN – Japan TV Festival

Three days of free Japanese films await you at the second ASEAN-Japan TV Festival!
6th Baby, Kids & Family Expo, September 2-3, 2017
September 04, 2017

6th Baby, Kids & Family Expo, September 2-3, 2017

Missed all the fun at this weekend's Baby, Kids & Family Expo? We've got highlights!
La Vie En Rose: Happy Hour at the Mireio Terrace
September 04, 2017

La Vie En Rose: Happy Hour at the Mireio Terrace

Experience a French Riviera-inspired happy hour at Mireio Terrace in Raffles Makati!
Puerto Princesa makes it to CNN Travel’s ‘List of Scenic Splendor’
September 04, 2017

Puerto Princesa makes it to CNN Travel’s ‘List of Scenic Splendor’

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River ranks 30th in CNN’s “The Ultimate List of Scenic Splendor.”
Movies to Watch Out for This September
September 04, 2017

Movies to Watch Out for This September

The first day of September marks the beginning of the Yuletide season and also cues for another set of new movies to watch out for!
Scuba Diving Schools in Metro Manila
September 03, 2017

Scuba Diving Schools in Metro Manila

You don't have to go to a beach to start learning scuba diving!
International pianist Yury Shadrin makes Philippine debut with the PPO
September 05, 2017

International pianist Yury Shadrin makes Philippine debut with the PPO

Internationally acclaimed pianist Yury Shadrin will make his Philippine debut at the first season concert of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) on September 15 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) Main Theater.
Food, wine, and German beer: Risotto Night at Buona Vita
September 01, 2017

Food, wine, and German beer: Risotto Night at Buona Vita

It’s always a fun night when good food and drinks are involved, and Risotto Night at Buona Vita was no exception.
New Traffic Advisory along Dela Rosa and Legazpi St. in Makati City
August 31, 2017

New Traffic Advisory along Dela Rosa and Legazpi St. in Makati City

To address the mounting traffic congestion especially along Dela Rosa and Legazpi Street in Makati City, the city itself will be implementing a new traffic advisory on an experimental basis making Dela Rosa St. (From Makati Ave. to Legazpi St.) a two-way road, while Legazpi St. (From Greenbelt to Dela Rosa St.) a one-way road.
Quezon City is PH’s most competitive city again
September 01, 2017

Quezon City is PH’s most competitive city again

Quezon City bagged several awards this year!