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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 […]
Endeavor Philippines names new high-impact entrepreneurs in 69th ISP
May 16, 2022

Endeavor Philippines names new high-impact entrepreneurs in 69th ISP

Two new entrepreneurs namely Mikko Perez and Simon Bakker have been recognized as the 9th and 10th Philippine-based high impact entrepreneurs at Endeavor Philippines.
Ricoh Philippines launches the latest in production print technology
March 10, 2017

Ricoh Philippines launches the latest in production print technology

Ricoh Philippines recently unveiled its new Pro C9100 production printer that is set to redefine the standards in Print Technology, featuring a visual feast of the various artworks, masterpieces and materials printed by the Pro C9100.
PHL Embassy In Mexico Launches Book On Mexico-Philippine Cultural Relations
March 10, 2017

PHL Embassy In Mexico Launches Book On Mexico-Philippine Cultural Relations

The Philippine Embassy in Mexico hosted the launching of the book entitled “México y Filipinas: Culturas y Memorias Sobre el Pacίfico” (Mexico and Philippines: Cultures and Memories of the Pacific) at the Embassy’s Chancery on March 02.
UnionBank launches mobile banking app requiring selfies
March 10, 2017

UnionBank launches mobile banking app requiring selfies

When using the EON app, the card holder is required to take a selfie and to blink for added security.
100% beefy, langhap-sarap with Jollibee’s newest Yum Burger endorsers
March 20, 2017

100% beefy, langhap-sarap with Jollibee’s newest Yum Burger endorsers

Young stars Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia – the newest members of the Jollibee family – both agree that there is only one fast-food burger that meets the langhap-sarap criterion: the Jollibee Yum Burger.
MMDA look to implement modified odd-even scheme by April
March 09, 2017

MMDA look to implement modified odd-even scheme by April

Motorists might have one more thing to worry about come April as the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) looks towards a modified odd-even scheme to ease traffic along EDSA.
Konnichi-WOW: Win a Free Trip to Japan with TravelBook.ph!
March 08, 2017

Konnichi-WOW: Win a Free Trip to Japan with TravelBook.ph!

Now’s your time to visit Japan—for free!
TravelBook Super Summer Sale
March 08, 2017

TravelBook Super Summer Sale

This summer calls for a vacation that you truly deserve. And what better way to spend your travel than to get a promo for as low as P100 only? Check TravelBook’s Super Summer Sale promo!
MMDA To Open Scout Area Bypass Road Next Week To Help Ease EDSA Traffic
March 08, 2017

MMDA To Open Scout Area Bypass Road Next Week To Help Ease EDSA Traffic

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will officially open next week another bypass or alternate route to EDSA going to cities of San Juan, Mandaluyong, and Makati.
Philippines, China reconvene joint trade panel
May 16, 2022

Philippines, China reconvene joint trade panel

The Philippines and China reconvened yesterday their Joint Commission on Economic and Trade Cooperation (JCETC) after a five-year hiatus brought about by the territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea, with the two nations forging various agreements that seek to strengthen and deepen their economic and trade relations.
DOE works for stronger ties with the energy technology sector
March 08, 2017

DOE works for stronger ties with the energy technology sector

As Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi envisions sustained economic growth, the Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking stronger partnerships with energy technology companies to support the development of the energy sector.
MMDA Launches Estero Blitz 2017
March 08, 2017

MMDA Launches Estero Blitz 2017

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) today officially launched its yearly flood mitigation activity aimed at de-clogging and cleaning up the waterways such as creeks and esteros in the metropolis in preparation for the coming rainy season.
Doh vows to work with DepEd to intensify health education in schools
March 08, 2017

Doh vows to work with DepEd to intensify health education in schools

The Department of Health (DOH) respects the decision of the Department of Education (DepEd) to develop and disseminate an age-appropriate reproductive health education in schools which will raise awareness on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) as well as other sexually-transmitted infections and teenage pregnancies among the youth.
Philresca features the best of PH’s F&B industry in its first-ever expo on restaurants, cafés and bars 
March 07, 2017

Philresca features the best of PH’s F&B industry in its first-ever expo on restaurants, cafés and bars 

With close to 100 exhibitors locked in from at least 20 countries, the Philippine Restaurant, Café and Bar Expo (Philresca) was launched at the Hall A, World Trade Center Metro Manila last March 2 to 4, with a pre-show coffee event on March 1.
Mitsuyado Sei-men’s dishes on their new menu will make you come back for more
March 09, 2017

Mitsuyado Sei-men’s dishes on their new menu will make you come back for more

Our favorite House of Tsukemen, Mitsuyado Sei-men, has now opened its new branch in Venice Grand Canal Mall, and they have new exciting noodle dishes to offer!