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April 28 declared as non-working holiday by Malacanang
April 21, 2017

April 28 declared as non-working holiday by Malacanang

Malacanang has just declared April 27 and 28 to be non-working holidays in some parts of Metro Manila.
Have a glimpse of UCC Clockwork’s newest branch in Uptown BGC
April 21, 2017

Have a glimpse of UCC Clockwork’s newest branch in Uptown BGC

Whether you’re in a rush or looking for something to quickly munch on, fans of good food and good coffee should worry not as UCC Clockwork has brought its grab-and-go concept in Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City.
Que, Aboitiz, Yuchengco: business tycoons who passed away on Holy Week
April 21, 2017

Que, Aboitiz, Yuchengco: business tycoons who passed away on Holy Week

Holy Week proved to be more than just a time of reflection for those in the business sector as three of the country’s business tycoons passed away during Lent.
Diving ban in Mabini Batangas, now lifted
May 04, 2022

Diving ban in Mabini Batangas, now lifted

Divers are now free to dive in Mabini, Batangas after the local government unit (LGU) prompted the diving ban, when magnitude 6.0 earthquake jolts the province last April 8, Saturday.
Mega Manila Subway leads Duterte admin’s ‘Golden Age of Infrastructure’
April 20, 2017

Mega Manila Subway leads Duterte admin’s ‘Golden Age of Infrastructure’

The Duterte administration recently unveiled its infrastructure plans until 2022 and the country’s first subway system is set to lead the way.
Trump visit to PH likely to happen in November
April 20, 2017

Trump visit to PH likely to happen in November

A visit from U.S. President Donald Trump may happen within the year. He’s likely to visit the country during the 31st ASEAN Summit happening on November.
Manila’s Children’s Road Safety Park now open to public
April 19, 2017

Manila’s Children’s Road Safety Park now open to public

In an effort to improve education on road safety, the Children’s Road Safety Park in the Philippine National Police (PNP) Headquarters has now been opened to public.
Quench your thirst with these new Frappucino flavors from Starbucks PH
April 19, 2017

Quench your thirst with these new Frappucino flavors from Starbucks PH

You’ve got to try these fun Frappucino flavors!
4 Philippine islands dubbed as “World’s Friendliest”
May 05, 2022

4 Philippine islands dubbed as “World’s Friendliest”

See the top four islands that made it to World’s Friendliest Islands in the list.
NAIA T3-Newport City Bridge to open this Friday
April 19, 2017

NAIA T3-Newport City Bridge to open this Friday

Runway Manila, the country’s first pedestrian bridge with walkalators will be open to the public starting Friday at 5:00 in the morning.
Duterte wins 2017 TIME 100 Reader Poll
May 05, 2022

Duterte wins 2017 TIME 100 Reader Poll

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte tops 2017 TIME 100 poll of world’s most influential people.
Thai BBQ for 2 at Siam Thai in Kapitolyo, Pasig
April 18, 2017

Thai BBQ for 2 at Siam Thai in Kapitolyo, Pasig

For those looking at a quick bite, head on over to Siam Thai Thai BBQ & Sports Bar in Pasig City!
Italian motorcyclist Valentino Rossi brings PH flag to MotoGP podium finish
April 18, 2017

Italian motorcyclist Valentino Rossi brings PH flag to MotoGP podium finish

We may not have MotoGP racers of Filipino descent, but we can at least claim that the Philippine flag made it across a MotoGP finish line en route to a podium finish.
Famous Filipino celebrity Kris Aquino to star in Hollywood film ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
April 18, 2017

Famous Filipino celebrity Kris Aquino to star in Hollywood film ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

Filipino actress Kris Aquino is the first Filipina to be cast in the film adaptation of “Crazy Rich Asians,” a book written by Kevin Kwan.
Filipinos can now go to Taiwan visa-free starting June
April 17, 2017

Filipinos can now go to Taiwan visa-free starting June

In an announcement made by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Taiwan will be introducing a “visa exemption trial program” for Philippine nationals for one year.
Boracay resort named as Asia’s Most Excellent for 2017
April 17, 2017

Boracay resort named as Asia’s Most Excellent for 2017

Beach resorts aren’t exactly new in the Philippines, especially award-winning ones. That’s why it should come as no surprise that one of the country’s premier beach resorts was awarded as Asia’s Most Excellent Beach Hotel for 2017.
3 Filipinos to join the cast of ‘Miss Saigon’ in UK
April 17, 2017

3 Filipinos to join the cast of ‘Miss Saigon’ in UK

Miss Saigon will be back on the road this July to tour around United Kingdom and Ireland. This time, they will be bringing with them three Filipinos who will be playing iconic roles in the famed Broadway musical.
PH’s leading french fries business Potato Corner opens first store in HK
April 18, 2017

PH’s leading french fries business Potato Corner opens first store in HK

Hong Kong finally got a taste of the Filipino favorite, Potato Corner!
PH auto industry remains 2nd fastest growing in Asia
May 05, 2022

PH auto industry remains 2nd fastest growing in Asia

In the latest data released by ASEAN Automotive Federation, the Philippines automotive industry maintained its position as the second fastest growing market in Southeast Asia despite a decline in sales in February.   The data showed that the Philippine automotive industry percent growth was 17.4 which went second to Myanmar’s year-to-year acceleration of 39.5,  thus moved up to become the second fastest growing automotive market in the opening of 2017, after being ranked third last year. A 9% increase in vehicle sales was recorded in the region, with over 507,072 units for the first two months, compared from last year’s 464,997. Meanwhile, the Philippine motorcycle market has lost its position as […]
Manny Pacquiao to fight Jeff Horn in Australia, July 2
April 11, 2017

Manny Pacquiao to fight Jeff Horn in Australia, July 2

Manny Pacquiao will go back to the boxing ring this July 2 with a fight against a little-known former schoolteacher who never expected he’d get a shot at such a legend of the ring.