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#AUPHWeAreMates: Celebrating 70 years of PH-AU relations
May 22, 2017

#AUPHWeAreMates: Celebrating 70 years of PH-AU relations

A barbecue, some rugby, a good movie, and a lot of Filipinos and Australians having fun in BGC.
BillboardPH launches PlaySound Digital Music Exhibit
May 22, 2017

BillboardPH launches PlaySound Digital Music Exhibit

Mall goers at Glorietta Mall in Makati found themselves jamming out to the best of the best hits at the launch of the second leg of PlaySound - The Billboard Music Trip at the Glorietta Activity Center last May 20.
PAGASA, JICA team up to improve PH weather forecasting
May 22, 2017

PAGASA, JICA team up to improve PH weather forecasting

PAGASA’s forecasters are the best we have, but the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will help them increase their chances at getting tomorrow’s weather right.
Shanghai-based restaurant Bai Nian Tang Bao to open in Uptown Parade in July
May 22, 2017

Shanghai-based restaurant Bai Nian Tang Bao to open in Uptown Parade in July

The 'origin' of xiao long bao will come to Manila this July!
Work-from-home bill passes second reading in Senate
May 02, 2022

Work-from-home bill passes second reading in Senate

The prospect of working from home just became a lot closer to reality as Senate Bill (SB) No. 1363 or the Telecommuting Act of 2017 just moved closer to being a law.
5 Best Thrift Stores Around the Metro
April 25, 2024

5 Best Thrift Stores Around the Metro

Anyone who has tried it knows all about the rapid spur, the arm-numbing hanger switching, and the rewarding feel of chasing good finds within racks and racks and piles and piles of stuff at an ukay-ukay store (thrift shop). As they say, the best is yet to be dug out. So patience, physical strength, and an eye for quality are what you need if you’re planning to try your hand in thrift-shopping.  Also read: Expats’ Guide to Philippine version of Thrift Shop Check out these ukay-ukay stores around Manila where you can find the cheapest clothing items that are, in most cases, also the rarest and one of a kind! Starmall, Alabang IMAGE/STATUSMAG […]
First step taken towards four-day work week in PH
May 19, 2017

First step taken towards four-day work week in PH

Everyone has always wondered what it would feel like to work only four days a week. Well, that might soon be a reality as a bill looking to do just that has passed the committee level at the House of Representatives (HOR).
Win 1 Million Mabuhay Miles when you travel with Mastercard
May 19, 2017

Win 1 Million Mabuhay Miles when you travel with Mastercard

Having a Mastercard makes every foreign shopping trip easy since it’s accepted in nearly every establishment you can think of... well, that and having someone to carry everything you just bought.
Hanagushi’s 30% off on their Salmon Sushi
August 11, 2022

Hanagushi’s 30% off on their Salmon Sushi

Hanagushi, everyone’s favorite Japanese restaurant serving Yakitori cuisine, is offering 30% off on their Salmon Sushi!
Australian Embassy joins ‘Brigada Eskwela’ program across the Philippines
May 19, 2017

Australian Embassy joins ‘Brigada Eskwela’ program across the Philippines

The Australian Embassy in the Philippines helped schools across the Philippines prepare for the opening of classes by joining the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Brigada Eskwela.
Lipault Paris launches its 2017 Color Collection
May 02, 2022

Lipault Paris launches its 2017 Color Collection

Lipault Paris brings in Splashes of French Rivera through its 2017 color collection!
Time to taste ASEAN: Asia’s Ethnic Food & Ingredients Show IFEX Philippines opens today
May 19, 2017

Time to taste ASEAN: Asia’s Ethnic Food & Ingredients Show IFEX Philippines opens today

Top ASEAN food firms, local businesses, manufacturers, trade buyers, and businesspersons gather today for the opening of IFEX Philippines 2017: the Philippines biggest international trade exhibition on food and food-related products.
Celebrate Father’s Day Weekends at Kitsho Japanese Restaurant and Sake Bar
May 19, 2017

Celebrate Father’s Day Weekends at Kitsho Japanese Restaurant and Sake Bar

Celebrate the festive month of June by treating our dear fathers in all weekends of June at Kitsho Japanese Restaurant and Sake Bar!
LIST: Pet-friendly places in Manila
May 18, 2017

LIST: Pet-friendly places in Manila

Not sure if you can bring your pets with you while shopping? Check this list of pet-friendly places in Manila where your furry friends can freely play and stroll around with you.
Japanese comedy trio HPN3 recognized by ABS-CBN
May 18, 2017

Japanese comedy trio HPN3 recognized by ABS-CBN

Three Japanese comedians, known as the HPN3, are here in the Philippines to make a career by giving us a good laugh using the Filipino language.
Converge ICT upgrades plan, launches 25 Mbps internet speed for P1500
May 02, 2022

Converge ICT upgrades plan, launches 25 Mbps internet speed for P1500

Internet service provider (ISP) Converge ICT Solutions Inc. launches new broadband plan with no data cap called FiberXtreme.
SALE Alert! Last chance to grab UNIQLO’s limited offers
May 17, 2017

SALE Alert! Last chance to grab UNIQLO’s limited offers

Hurry and drop by the nearest UNIQLO store now!
National Book Store offers exciting finds this Back-to-School Season
May 17, 2017

National Book Store offers exciting finds this Back-to-School Season

This back-to-school season, National Book Store has prepared exciting finds for the whole family.
SHE FOR SHE FORUM: A forum of Women’s Solidarity at PhilFrance 2017
May 17, 2017

SHE FOR SHE FORUM: A forum of Women’s Solidarity at PhilFrance 2017

Promoting women's rights should not be a concern that's discussed only in March!
#IMD2017: Which museums in Manila you can visit for FREE
May 17, 2017

#IMD2017: Which museums in Manila you can visit for FREE

What better way to spend Thursday (or Friday) than a day at the museum for FREE?