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Superstar Virgo homeports in Manila
May 11, 2022

Superstar Virgo homeports in Manila

Sunday saw Hong Kong-based cruise line Star Cruises starting the three-month deployment of Superstar Virgo to Manila for the first time.
The best restaurants of Manila, Cebu, and Davao, as awarded by Best Restaurants Guide 2017
March 21, 2017

The best restaurants of Manila, Cebu, and Davao, as awarded by Best Restaurants Guide 2017

Marco Polo hotels in the Philippines showcases how their signature outlets bring their guests to greater heights, as Philippine Tatler’s Best Restaurants Guide 2017 names their restaurants among the most outstanding in the country.
Ayala Land to spend P16-B to build new malls in 3 years
March 21, 2017

Ayala Land to spend P16-B to build new malls in 3 years

Real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) plans to spend P16 billion to build new malls over the next three years as it continues to build up its recurring income business, riding the country’s robust economic growth.
Circulo Verde Chasedown Determines Entrants to Red Bull Last Stand
March 20, 2017

Circulo Verde Chasedown Determines Entrants to Red Bull Last Stand

On March 19th 2017, the Metro Race Collective, in partnership with Ortigas & Company, organized the 1st annual Circulo Verde Chase Down – a fixed gear, eliminator style criterium event held at Circulo Verde.
Swiss Diplomat pays tribute to the Philippine through his songs
March 20, 2017

Swiss Diplomat pays tribute to the Philippine through his songs

As native speakers of the Filipino language, it’s been a different kind of amusement to us when a foreigner sings fluently using this langue. Dubbed as the “Singing Diplomat,” Raoul Imbach is no newcomer on the music scene. Living in the Philippines for three years has inspired him to create the album Tribute to the Philippines with the Wild Tortillas. The album has 13 songs, half of which are in Filipino. There’s also a French version of the hit song “Anak.” Born and raised in Switzerland Imbach just celebrated 50 years of a career as a singer, performer, and some 15 years as a composer. Listen to his album here: […]
Works by Aguilar Alcuaz and Bencab featured at Leon Gallery
May 11, 2022

Works by Aguilar Alcuaz and Bencab featured at Leon Gallery

Works of National Artists Benedicto “Bencab” Cabrera and Federico Aguilar Alcuaz were recently shown at the Leon Gallery for an exhibit entitled “The Sons Return.” The two artists were both expatriates and the works that were showcased in the said exhibit all reflected and told the story of their trips and travels.
Closure and redevelopment of NAIA, pushed by SMC
May 11, 2022

Closure and redevelopment of NAIA, pushed by SMC

SMC’s airport proposal likewise comes with new road infrastructure links, including an “airport expressway” that would link to North Luzon Expressway and a “shoreline expressway” that would run alongside Manila Bay linking to the Naia Expressway, which SMC also operates.
The National Literature Month to open with Balagtas Day in Bataan
May 11, 2022

The National Literature Month to open with Balagtas Day in Bataan

This month of April ushers in the National Literature Month, a month-long celebration with literary activities led by NCCA, Komisyon sa Wikang Pilipino (KWF) and National Book Development Board (NBDB).
Philippines, China sign 6-year economic cooperation plan
May 11, 2022

Philippines, China sign 6-year economic cooperation plan

The six- year economic agreement between the two countries have been officially signed.
MMDA works with Singaporean Ministry to solve EDSA traffic
May 11, 2022

MMDA works with Singaporean Ministry to solve EDSA traffic

The Metro Manila Development Authority, together with the Department of Transporation, are working with the Singaporean Ministry of Transport in finding solutions to ease the traffic congestion along EDSA.
Bench to open first store in Okinawa
May 11, 2022

Bench to open first store in Okinawa

Filipino clothing brand Bench is finally expanding outside the Philippines and will be opening its first branch in Okinawa, Japan.
LATEST COLONIZATION MISSION LANDS IN HOSTILE TERRAIN IN RIDLEY SCOTT’S “ALIEN: COVENANT”
May 11, 2022

LATEST COLONIZATION MISSION LANDS IN HOSTILE TERRAIN IN RIDLEY SCOTT’S “ALIEN: COVENANT”

“Alien: Covenant” opens May 10 in theaters nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.
Try a fusion of Hawaiian-Asian dishes at Poke Poke Manila
May 11, 2022

Try a fusion of Hawaiian-Asian dishes at Poke Poke Manila

Filipinos can now have a taste of Hawaiian dishes without the need to fly to The Aloha State as Poke Poke, an Asian fusion restaurant, bring them to Manila.
Flights between Clark and Banaue to start in May
March 17, 2017

Flights between Clark and Banaue to start in May

What used to be a 10-12 hour trip just to make your annual trip to Banaue and its neighboring towns (Bontoc, Sagada, etc.) may soon be a 5-6 hour trip come May 2017.
Summer Workshop for Kids at Balay Gabay
March 16, 2017

Summer Workshop for Kids at Balay Gabay

Give your child a fun-filled summer with Balay Gabay’s set of Summer Workshops. Fit for children of all ages, the organization offers a variety of both academic and non-academic learning experience for their students, depending on their interests and needs. All the workshops and classes that they offer in the center are handled by teachers who are not only fun and friendly to the kids, but are also experts in what they’re doing. The Balay Gabay Center may be small, but the facilitators make sure that they get to focus on their students, and give them the best learning experience during their scheduled workshops and programs. Here are their schedule […]
A Guide to Manila’s Biggest Casinos
May 11, 2022

A Guide to Manila’s Biggest Casinos

If you’re in Manila and you want to see the city’s gaming scene, here’s a guide of the biggest casinos to visit in town.
Bushmills Irish Whiskey calls on whiskey fans to honor St. Patrick with new toast
March 16, 2017

Bushmills Irish Whiskey calls on whiskey fans to honor St. Patrick with new toast

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by millions of people globally on 17 March and this year, Bushmills® Irish Whiskey has released a compelling toast to give people a different way to celebrate the true spirit of St. Patrick.
LIST: Top Paying Jobs in the Philippines for 2017
March 20, 2017

LIST: Top Paying Jobs in the Philippines for 2017

JobStreet.com recently released their 2017 Salary Report and their 2017 Fresh Graduates Report, which gives insight on which industries pay the most.
LIST: Filipino YouTubers that deserve your sub
April 16, 2018

LIST: Filipino YouTubers that deserve your sub

YouTube is a great place to find Filipinos (and expats) doing things they love and showing it to the rest of the world.
PHL Coast Guard names vessel from Japan ‘BRP Malapascua’
March 17, 2017

PHL Coast Guard names vessel from Japan ‘BRP Malapascua’

The third new multi-role response vessel from Japan called “BRP Malapascua” (MRRV-403) was introduced during the commissioning ceremony held at Pier 15, South Harbor Manila on March 7, 2017.