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Disney’s The Lion King is coming to Manila this March 2018 as first stop of int’l tour
March 14, 2017

Disney’s The Lion King is coming to Manila this March 2018 as first stop of int’l tour

Disney’s well-loved animated musical film The Lion King” will come to Manila for its first top in its international tour this 2018.
International furniture brand IKEA to open first branch in the Philippines soon
May 11, 2022

International furniture brand IKEA to open first branch in the Philippines soon

Popular furniture brand IKEA is set to open its first branch in the Philippines soon!
CONVERSE AND WINNIE HARLOW SPOTLIGHT GLOBAL FASHION
March 13, 2017

CONVERSE AND WINNIE HARLOW SPOTLIGHT GLOBAL FASHION

The final installment to the Forever Chuck Scenes explores the fashion movement in global fashion hubs with cutting-edge model
Mastercard awarded Hunger Hero Award
March 13, 2017

Mastercard awarded Hunger Hero Award

Mastercard was awarded by the World Food Programme (WFP) with the 2017 Hunger Hero Award for the company’s contributions towards achieving a Zero Hungry world.
Boracay among the top 10 Island destinations in the world
May 11, 2022

Boracay among the top 10 Island destinations in the world

Boracay Island in the Philippines was voted into the CTrip Top 10 Islands Destination Awards 2016 alongside Phuket, Malaysia, Maldives, Tahiti, Mauritius, Guam, Bali, Saipan and Okinawa.
Palarong Pambansa: Youth empowerment through sports
March 13, 2017

Palarong Pambansa: Youth empowerment through sports

As part of the advocacy to develop the mind and the body of the Filipino youth through sports, the Department of Education (DepEd) will hold the annual Palarong Pambansa in the province of Antique on April 23 to 29.
Media Release: Australian Embassy, PRFU Youth Rugby Partnership: Scoring Goals for Gender and Development
March 13, 2017

Media Release: Australian Embassy, PRFU Youth Rugby Partnership: Scoring Goals for Gender and Development

The Australian Embassy leads a program handover ceremony to the Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU) on 9 March 2017 as part of its International Women’s Day Celebration.
PDOT leads largest PHL team to ITB Berlin
March 13, 2017

PDOT leads largest PHL team to ITB Berlin

Philippine Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon Tulfo-Teo leads the largest Philippine delegation ever to the world’s biggest tourism trade fair, the Internationale Tourismus Borse, also known as ITB Berlin.
Nickelodeon’s Original TV Movie “Legends of the Hidden Temple” premieres April 10
March 13, 2017

Nickelodeon’s Original TV Movie “Legends of the Hidden Temple” premieres April 10

Nick's iconic TV show we all loved, Legends of the Hidden Temple, will be back on April 10!
‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ signs with US film distributor
May 12, 2022

‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ signs with US film distributor

Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion winner, Lav Diaz’ Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left), has inked a deal with film distributor Kino Lorber, which is known to be the leader in distributing art-house and international films.
28 Filipino exhibitors to be part of Berlin trade fair
May 12, 2022

28 Filipino exhibitors to be part of Berlin trade fair

The Department of Tourism (DOT) would be leading the world’s biggest international trade fair in Berlin, the Internationale Tourismus Borse (ITB Berlin), from March 8 to 12, 2017.
From NY to FL: Jollibee US to open in Jacksonville
March 10, 2017

From NY to FL: Jollibee US to open in Jacksonville

Jollibee USA is giving the people of Jacksonville, FL a taste of their famous Chickenjoy.
Sakura Matsuri Promo at Sakura Massage
March 10, 2017

Sakura Matsuri Promo at Sakura Massage

Summer has got even better as Sakura Massage heats up with their April Promo!
List of Summer Workshops for Kids 2017 in Metro Manila
May 10, 2022

List of Summer Workshops for Kids 2017 in Metro Manila

This summer vacation, instead of letting your kids sit in front of the computer or television all day, why not keep them busy while learning new things through summer workshops?
Filipino short film ‘Nakaw’ makes it to Cannes Film Festival
March 09, 2017

Filipino short film ‘Nakaw’ makes it to Cannes Film Festival

Nakaw, a film by Noel Escondo and Arvin “Kadiboy” Belarmino, has recently been chosen to be one of the films which will be screened in the Short Film Corner of the Cannes Film Festival 2017.
Total number of Philippine Islands is now 7,641
March 09, 2017

Total number of Philippine Islands is now 7,641

You now have 534 new reasons to visit the Philippines!
Five BGC events for Summer 2017
May 12, 2022

Five BGC events for Summer 2017

Summer isn’t officially upon us, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan ahead, or not leave the city at all to enjoy your summer. This year, try and do something different for summer with these events at Bonifacio Global City!
Two Filipina singers to play major roles in ‘Hamilton: An American Musical’
March 10, 2017

Two Filipina singers to play major roles in ‘Hamilton: An American Musical’

Rachelle Ann Go and Christine Allado are selected to play major roles in “Hamilton: An American Musical” at the Victoria Palace Theater in London on November 21, 2017 until June 30, 2018.
‘Game of Thrones’ season 7 to premier in July
March 10, 2017

‘Game of Thrones’ season 7 to premier in July

Cheer up, exhausted and excited fans: “Game of Thrones” will make a major comeback on the small screen on July 16.
OUT NOW! Primer Magazine March Issue
March 10, 2017

OUT NOW! Primer Magazine March Issue

Current Issue: Philippine Primer Magazine March 2017  Check out all the great stories featured inside. Cover Story: Pasong Tamo & Little Tokyo in Makati STREET – Philippine Primer has uncorked the secret places in Pasong Tamo Extension in Makati. It may not be as popular as Legazpi or Salcedo, but there are plenty of things happening in this side of Makati. There’s a number of decent wine shops to be found here if you know where to look and who to ask. Pasong Tamo Extension is also the home of interesting art galleries and restaurants that are definitely worth a visit.  –   Also, Philippine Primer went to the small village of Japanese restaurants […]