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Father’s Day at Raffles and Fairmont Makati
June 19, 2017

Father’s Day at Raffles and Fairmont Makati

Dedicate a day to celebrate with father by treating him to a gastronomic treat at Raffles and Fairmont Makati.
Father’s Day Celebration in Okada Manila
June 16, 2017

Father’s Day Celebration in Okada Manila

This Father’s Day, experience a Day Fit for A King in Okada Manila!
Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors wins at Premier Volleyball League 2017
June 19, 2017

Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors wins at Premier Volleyball League 2017

Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors were hailed victors against Balipure Water Defenders at the Premiere Volleyball League, held on June 15, Thursday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan.
16 top PH firms join Taipei International Food Show
June 15, 2017

16 top PH firms join Taipei International Food Show

16 Philippine companies are set to exhibit at the Taipei International Food Show (Food Taipei) on June 21 to 24, 2017 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
Father’s Day Promos in Manila
June 15, 2017

Father’s Day Promos in Manila

These restaurants and hotels in Manila have something for all the dads this Fathers Day!
Father’s Day Gift Ideas in PH this 2017
June 14, 2017

Father’s Day Gift Ideas in PH this 2017

Check out these gift ideas that you can find in Metro Manila which perfect for every kind of Dads out there.
PH culinary books tagged ‘Best in the World’ at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
June 14, 2017

PH culinary books tagged ‘Best in the World’ at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards

Philippine cookbooks were awarded at the 22nd Gourmand World Cookbook Awards held in Yantai, China.
DOT unveils new campaign and TV advertisement
June 14, 2017

DOT unveils new campaign and TV advertisement

“When you're with Filipinos, life is better.” This is the message behind the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) latest campaign launched during the celebration of Philippine Independence Day on June 12.
Father’s Day Promo at Santis Delicatessen
June 14, 2017

Father’s Day Promo at Santis Delicatessen

Santis Deli offers exclusive discount for Certified Angus beef Rib/Tomahawk and some selection of great wines this Father's day!
Eid’l Fitr as expected holiday on June 26
June 14, 2017

Eid’l Fitr as expected holiday on June 26

Malacanang is expected to proclaim June 26 as a public holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr, the end of the Islamic holy month of fasting.
Free High-Speed Wi-Fi along EDSA now available
June 13, 2017

Free High-Speed Wi-Fi along EDSA now available

The DICT has launched its EDSA Wi-Fi project. Here are our thoughts.
June 16-18: Events happening this weekend in Manila
June 13, 2017

June 16-18: Events happening this weekend in Manila

Got nothing planned this coming weekend? Why not check out some exciting events happening around the Metro!
PH employment rate improves, jobless rate decreases by 5.7%
June 13, 2017

PH employment rate improves, jobless rate decreases by 5.7%

The Philippine employment rate has improved, seeing it go down to 5.7 percent as per the Philippine Statistics Authority.
American Standard, Rajo Laurel team up for ‘Showers of Happiness’ promo
June 13, 2017

American Standard, Rajo Laurel team up for ‘Showers of Happiness’ promo

The fitting and momentous collaboration of two icons of passion and innovation give customers the exclusive opportunity to indulge in stylish showering.
Philippine Independence Day: 119 years of Freedom
June 09, 2017

Philippine Independence Day: 119 years of Freedom

On Monday, Filipinos all over the world will celebrate 119 years of Philippine Independence. There will be a lot of activities happening over the long weekend, and the government is not one to miss out on all the action.
Father’s Day with Prego at COD Manila: Treat your dad to a special Hedonist cocktail
June 09, 2017

Father’s Day with Prego at COD Manila: Treat your dad to a special Hedonist cocktail

Here's a Father's Day treat from Prego Modern Italian Restaurant in City of Dreams Manila!
5 Historical Places to see this Independence Day
June 13, 2017

5 Historical Places to see this Independence Day

Here some places in the Philippines that you can visit this Independence Day!
Fake news blocker in PH now available for Chrome users
June 09, 2017

Fake news blocker in PH now available for Chrome users

With how much the Philippines has gone head over heels for anything branded as “fake news,” two journalism groups decided to take up action and launched a fake news blocker extension for Google Chrome. IMAGE Pexels The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) and the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) launched on June 5 a fake news blocker called Fakeblok. It’s a Google Chrome plug-in that blocks articles from fake news sites on your Facebook newsfeed. IMAGE Chrome Web Store The plug-in also allows users to submit sites that they think shares fake news. These websites will then be reviewed and vetted by an independent group […]
Asia World Hospitality, AHLEI awards UST with ‘Certified Guest Property’ Distinction; first in the world
June 09, 2017

Asia World Hospitality, AHLEI awards UST with ‘Certified Guest Property’ Distinction; first in the world

UST became the first-ever academic institution in the Philippines and abroad, to be recognized by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) as a Certified Guest Service Professionals Property.
Manila and Clark Airport to be connected by high speed rail in 2022
June 09, 2017

Manila and Clark Airport to be connected by high speed rail in 2022

A railway connecting Metro Manila and Clark Airport could be up and running by 2022, addressing concerns for Metro Manila’s clogged roads and Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s congested runways.