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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.
Sunday Pop-Up Playground at Bonifacio Highstreet
March 14, 2017

Sunday Pop-Up Playground at Bonifacio Highstreet

Bring your kids at the newest attraction in the metro -- a weekly pop-up park in Bonifacio Highstreet!
Enjoy free treats when you dine in at Mitsuyado Sei-men and UCC Clockwork
March 20, 2017

Enjoy free treats when you dine in at Mitsuyado Sei-men and UCC Clockwork

They say the best things in life are free (food). That is why Mitsuyado Sei-men and UCC Clockwork are giving a special treat for us!
Strength of selfless teens ignite in ‘Power Rangers’ movie
March 16, 2017

Strength of selfless teens ignite in ‘Power Rangers’ movie

Based on the unendingly popular legend of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comes the rollicking, action-packed modern chronicle of how the famed color-coded crew of teen warriors first transformed from a band of small-town outcasts into a united team of mighty superheroes in the new “Power Rangers” movie.
Kitsho’s Sumptuous Smorgasbord Spread
March 16, 2017

Kitsho’s Sumptuous Smorgasbord Spread

By summer's end the fiesta fever would have escalated to fever pitch. Sometimes, ordinary days are turned into festive moments with the plethora of farm produce and fresh catch that abound. The festive fiesta spirit is sumptuously captured by Kitsho's buffet spread with its myriad choices in appetizers, sukiyaki, sushi & sashimi, as well as, delectable desserts.
Iza Calzado bags the Yakushi Pearl Award for ‘Bliss’
May 11, 2022

Iza Calzado bags the Yakushi Pearl Award for ‘Bliss’

This is the award given to the most brilliant performer among all the cast members of the competing films.
Places in Makati where you can jog
March 15, 2017

Places in Makati where you can jog

Check out these fitness-friendly areas within Makati that will let you have your own spacious and refreshing running space!
Get cozy, get coffee: UCC Clockwork in Venice Grand Canal Mall is now open
March 16, 2017

Get cozy, get coffee: UCC Clockwork in Venice Grand Canal Mall is now open

UCC Clockwork has now opened in Venice Grand Canal Mall and they’re offering new things on their menu!