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Russian filmmaker visits Philippines, takes breathtaking photos with family
April 21, 2017

Russian filmmaker visits Philippines, takes breathtaking photos with family

Russian filmmaker Alexander Tikhomirov has recently visited the Philippines with his family, and he took amazing photos while in vacation.
2 Filipino chefs finalists for 21st World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence
April 21, 2017

2 Filipino chefs finalists for 21st World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence

Filipinos are back at it again, giving the world the best of the Philippines’ cuisine.
6 Fun Outdoor Activities to Try in Manila
June 08, 2017

6 Fun Outdoor Activities to Try in Manila

Trying out something new will always be fun and fulfilling — even if it’s not a weekend! For adventurous people who want to delve into light to extreme activities, check out some fun outdoor activities in Manila we have listed you might want to try: Fulfill your need for speed Nothing excites adventurous people quite like the rush of doing something extreme. If you’re one of them, hop in on one of the go-karts at City Kart Racing, located in Circuit Makati. City Kart Racing is the biggest and most professional go-kart facility here in Manila. Feel free to race on their 700-meter track which is a combination of straightaways […]
Raffles Makati invites guests to Weekends in Provence
April 21, 2017

Raffles Makati invites guests to Weekends in Provence

The Lunch at Mireio is the perfect venue for family gatherings.
China to build ‘city within a city’ in Manila Bay
April 21, 2017

China to build ‘city within a city’ in Manila Bay

What is the name of this city, you ask? It’s New Manila Bay – City of Pearl.
DOLE allocates P709 million to program geared to helping out-of-school millenials
May 04, 2022

DOLE allocates P709 million to program geared to helping out-of-school millenials

The Department of Labor and Employment has allocated P709 million as fund for the youth employment program which is set to be implemented this year. This fund is set to benefit the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), particularly about 164,000 millenials.
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.