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What to expect at The Inflatable Island in the Philippines: Asia’s Biggest Floating Playground
March 24, 2017

What to expect at The Inflatable Island in the Philippines: Asia’s Biggest Floating Playground

Philippines is giving you one more reason to visit the country this summer—The Biggest Inflatable Water Park in Asia, The Inflatable Island, opens on April 1!
Guide to Biking Trails in Manila
May 10, 2022

Guide to Biking Trails in Manila

Are you a biking beginner or a pro cyclist? Time to take your bikes out and explore the best spots to pedal! Here’s a guide to Manila’s best biking trails and where to find them.
Providore Backyard in SM Aura provides a new kind of chill!
March 27, 2017

Providore Backyard in SM Aura provides a new kind of chill!

There’s a new hangout place in town! Check out Providore Backyard at SM Aura, BGC.
Girl Nation Tuesdays at Nectar Nightclub in Bonifacio Global City
March 23, 2017

Girl Nation Tuesdays at Nectar Nightclub in Bonifacio Global City

Girl Nation is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the weekday.
Filipina Comedian Ai Ai Delas Alas wins at film festival in New York
May 11, 2022

Filipina Comedian Ai Ai Delas Alas wins at film festival in New York

On March 19, Sunday, renowned Filipina comedian, Ai Ai Delas Alas just won Best Female Actor at the 7th Queens World Film Festival.
PH is 72nd Happiest Country — World Happiness Report 2017
May 11, 2022

PH is 72nd Happiest Country — World Happiness Report 2017

The Philippines placed 72nd from the 155 countries ranked in the World Happiness Report for 2017. This was according to the data released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations, released on March 20.
Henry Sy richest among 14 Filipinos on 2017 Forbes list
May 10, 2022

Henry Sy richest among 14 Filipinos on 2017 Forbes list

Retail and property mogul Henry Sy is still the richest man in the Philippines according to a list from Forbes.
DOH-MIMAROPA launches air ambulance available 24/7
March 22, 2017

DOH-MIMAROPA launches air ambulance available 24/7

The Department of Health – MIMAROPA (Oriental/Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) today formally launched its air ambulance to provide transport of patients from the scene of emergency to the nearest healthcare facility.
PH-Russia to protect the rights, welfare of Filipinos and Russians in both countries
March 22, 2017

PH-Russia to protect the rights, welfare of Filipinos and Russians in both countries

Philippine Ambassador to the Russian Federation Carlos D. Sorreta had a meeting with Mr. Evgeny S. Ivanov, Director of the Consular Services Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on March 9, 2017 to discuss about an agreement that would contribute to the protection of the rights and welfare of Filipinos in Russia as well as Russians in the Philippines.
Boracay to El Nido, Palawan flights now available
May 11, 2022

Boracay to El Nido, Palawan flights now available

Island hoppers, good news: Boracay and El Nido are now connected by a single flight!
‘The Boss Baby’ comes to PH cinemas on April 15
March 22, 2017

‘The Boss Baby’ comes to PH cinemas on April 15

Featuring the voices of award-winning Alec Baldwin, Lisa Kudrow, Jimmy Kimmel, Steve Buscemi and Miles Bakshi, “The Boss Baby” is packed with memorable and relatable characters based on the best-selling book by Marla Frazee.
PH’s top fast food chain Jollibee welcomes popular teen stars as newest endorsers
May 11, 2022

PH’s top fast food chain Jollibee welcomes popular teen stars as newest endorsers

Who are these two members of the Jollibee family?
ADVISORY: Prices of petroleum to go down today
May 11, 2022

ADVISORY: Prices of petroleum to go down today

Prices of gasoline and other petroleum products are set to have a rollback today, as announced by various oil companies in the country.
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.