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Liza Avelino, A Filipina Domestic Helper Who Climbed Africa’s Highest Mountain
September 10, 2017

Liza Avelino, A Filipina Domestic Helper Who Climbed Africa’s Highest Mountain

Miss Liza Avelino has been planning to visit Tanzania to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro for over a year before she finally pulled it off, making her one of the first Filipinos who climbed Africa’s tallest mountain.
Recipe Corner: Pasta con le Sarde by Chef Dario Cattarinich of Sicilian Roast
September 08, 2017

Recipe Corner: Pasta con le Sarde by Chef Dario Cattarinich of Sicilian Roast

For this month’s recipe, we go Italian! It’s time for us to level up our pasta cooking skills and make something new and more flavorful.
Mooncake Offerings at City of Dreams Manila
September 13, 2017

Mooncake Offerings at City of Dreams Manila

The Mid-Autumn Festival is all about eating and sharing mooncakes!
Tee off for charity: New World Hotels and Resorts Golf Cup 2017
September 10, 2017

Tee off for charity: New World Hotels and Resorts Golf Cup 2017

Tee off for charity at this year's New World Hotels and Resorts Golf Cup!
Prego Ristorante and Bar’s Wines of the Month Promo
September 11, 2017

Prego Ristorante and Bar’s Wines of the Month Promo

Prego Ristorante and Bar is offering their new promo for the whole months of September and October. Enjoy wines from their Blossom Hill wine collection and the Sterling Vineyards wine collection.
Inside Space Encounters: Workplaces in Manila
September 08, 2017

Inside Space Encounters: Workplaces in Manila

It's easy to determine someone's character by the way they present themselves. But you can also tell about someone from their rooms. The same goes for work-what sort of atmosphere does your office give when people see them?
5 years of premium rum: Don Papa Rum celebrates ‘Sugarlandia’
September 09, 2017

5 years of premium rum: Don Papa Rum celebrates ‘Sugarlandia’

Congratulations on five years of nothing but premium rum, Don Papa!
Medical Professionals in Manila: Dr. Cricket Chen, General Pediatrics
September 08, 2017

Medical Professionals in Manila: Dr. Cricket Chen, General Pediatrics

If you’re looking for someone who is an advocate of natural medicine, get to know Dr. Cricket Chen.
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!