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DFA: ‘Unclaimed Passports’ from Dec 2020 to be disposed in Jan 2022
December 10, 2021

DFA: ‘Unclaimed Passports’ from Dec 2020 to be disposed in Jan 2022

The Department of Foreign Affairs reminded the public that all unclaimed passports from Dec 2020 or earlier will be disposed of next year.
UP: ‘No UPCAT’ still for AY 2022-2023 due to pandemic
December 10, 2021

UP: ‘No UPCAT’ still for AY 2022-2023 due to pandemic

The University of the Philippines suspends the UPCAT for AY 2022-2023.
VACATION GALORE: Here’s the Official List of Holidays in 2022
December 10, 2021

VACATION GALORE: Here’s the Official List of Holidays in 2022

Here's the official list of Philippine holidays for 2022.
Bring the Curious World of Hendrick’s Gin to your Festive Celebrations
December 07, 2021

Bring the Curious World of Hendrick’s Gin to your Festive Celebrations

Make your celebrations at home extra special with Hendrick’s Gin.
LIST: 6 cool reasons why you should learn Japanese
December 06, 2021

LIST: 6 cool reasons why you should learn Japanese

Why study Japanese? For starters, it is a very popular choice among language learners. There are lots of reasons why there’s a growing number of people interested in learning the language: otakus and cosplayers who are interested in Japanese through anime and manga; serious gamers who are playing Japanese games; geeks who want to know more about Japan’s history; foodies and vloggers obsessed with the country’s cuisine and culture; just to name a few. No matter what your background is, you’ll most likely find peers who know where you’re coming from. Need further convincing to learn the language? Shinano International Language Centre Inc, one of the best language schools in […]
Escape to Tagaytay: 7 staycation spots worth checking in to
December 06, 2021

Escape to Tagaytay: 7 staycation spots worth checking in to

Here's a list of some of the top-rated staycation spots in Tagaytay.
Sekaya Invites Everyone this Holiday Season to Spread the Gift of Healthy Living
April 02, 2024

Sekaya Invites Everyone this Holiday Season to Spread the Gift of Healthy Living

The Sekaya promote not only a healthy living lifestyle but also a movement of environmental acts through every purchase of their products.
MUSEUM DATES: The Artinformal Gallery in Makati Reopens on Dec 9
December 03, 2021

MUSEUM DATES: The Artinformal Gallery in Makati Reopens on Dec 9

The Artinformal welcomes back art lovers as they reopen their museum on Dec 9.
COMELEC: Google to Pause Election Ads in PH Amid Campaign Period
December 03, 2021

COMELEC: Google to Pause Election Ads in PH Amid Campaign Period

Google will not accept election ads in PH during the campaign period in 2022.
IATF changes testing, quarantine protocols for arriving passengers
December 03, 2021

IATF changes testing, quarantine protocols for arriving passengers

IATF set new testing and quarantine protocols for arriving passengers from areas in the “green” and “yellow” lists starting Dec 3.
What’s coming to Netflix this December 2021
December 02, 2021

What’s coming to Netflix this December 2021

Netflix has just released new and upcoming movies and series in their platform this December 2021.
St. Peter launches PH’s first and only full-service deathcare online store
December 01, 2021

St. Peter launches PH’s first and only full-service deathcare online store

St. Peter launched its eStore, the country’s First and only Full-service deathcare online store, on its official Facebook page.
The Newest TOSTEM collection: ATIS, the art of the view
November 30, 2021

The Newest TOSTEM collection: ATIS, the art of the view

ATIS will change the way we build and live. Frame by frame. Beautifully.
TRAVEL BAN: IATF halts plan to reopen PH to foreign tourists
November 29, 2021

TRAVEL BAN: IATF halts plan to reopen PH to foreign tourists

The Bureau of Immigration announces that the Inter-Agency Task Force has suspended the reopening of PH for foreign tourists due to a new variant alert.
City of Dreams Manila Relaunches the Nobu Sunday Brunch this December
November 29, 2021

City of Dreams Manila Relaunches the Nobu Sunday Brunch this December

An indulgent Sunday Brunch beckons at Nobu Manila, City of Dreams.
Govt expands ‘red list’ to combat Omicron variant threat
November 29, 2021

Govt expands ‘red list’ to combat Omicron variant threat

The Philippines has imposed travel restrictions to Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, and Italy to stop the new Omicron variant from entering the country.
LOOK: Nov 29, Dec 1 of nat’l vax drive still working holidays
November 24, 2021

LOOK: Nov 29, Dec 1 of nat’l vax drive still working holidays

NTF announced that Nov. 29 and Dec 1 are working holidays.
PAGASA: Expect scattered rains across PH due to Amihan
November 24, 2021

PAGASA: Expect scattered rains across PH due to Amihan

Amihan affects Northern and Central Luzon, while the Intertropical Convergence Zone prevails over Mindanao.
Major Mall Cinemas Reopen; Here’s What You Need to Know
November 23, 2021

Major Mall Cinemas Reopen; Here’s What You Need to Know

The Philippine Primer listed major malls that reopen their cinemas.
LIST: Senatoriables in the May 2022 Philippine elections
November 23, 2021

LIST: Senatoriables in the May 2022 Philippine elections

It's a mix of old and new names.