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44 Filipinos recognized as ASEAN Engineers
March 01, 2017

44 Filipinos recognized as ASEAN Engineers

A total of 44 Filipino engineers in Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia's eastern region have been recognized as ASEAN Engineers by the Philippine Technological Council – Middle East and North Africa Affairs (PTC-MENA) in special conferment ceremonies in Manama, Bahrain.
Palawan farmers, fishers get P69.5-M worth of farm inputs, implements and fisheries livelihood support
March 01, 2017

Palawan farmers, fishers get P69.5-M worth of farm inputs, implements and fisheries livelihood support

Piloting in the island province of Palawan, the Department of Agriculture, for the very first time, distributed 38-footer fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) boats to local fishers in line with the government’s target to produce accessible and affordable food.
Movies coming out in March
February 28, 2017

Movies coming out in March

Movie-lovers, here’s your monthly guide to everything that’s showing on March in various cinemas nationwide!
Lazada Philippines sends top five sellers to Alibaba’s Campus for learning opportunities
February 28, 2017

Lazada Philippines sends top five sellers to Alibaba’s Campus for learning opportunities

Lazada Philippines sent five of its top performing sellers to Alibaba’s campus in Hangzhou, China, last February 23 – 25, 2017. They joined a delegation of 34 other sellers coming from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand.
JLL: ‘America First’ policy will not affect demand for office space in PH
March 01, 2017

JLL: ‘America First’ policy will not affect demand for office space in PH

Professional services and investment management firm JLL sees prime office space in the Philippines to continue at a steady pace.
Enjoy Starbucks’ free double upsize promo from Feb 27 to March 3!
March 01, 2017

Enjoy Starbucks’ free double upsize promo from Feb 27 to March 3!

It’s payday and Starbucks is treating you to a free upsize on their featured drinks from February 27 to March 3!
Five Global Tech Innovations to Market Your Brand
February 28, 2017

Five Global Tech Innovations to Market Your Brand

Surely, technology and its solutions will continue to change, but with these essential tools in your catalog, you won’t be left behind.
Premium single-malt Scotch within ‘reach’: The Dalmore
January 19, 2024

Premium single-malt Scotch within ‘reach’: The Dalmore

No need to scour the interwebs for your taste of The Dalmore. Head on over to Uptown Parade in Taguig to visit their flagship store.
With Confidence Release Music Video for ‘Long Night’
February 27, 2017

With Confidence Release Music Video for ‘Long Night’

Australian natives, With Confidence, have released a brand new music video for their song “Long Night” today!
DOST research on nanotherapeutics bags awards in Japan
February 28, 2017

DOST research on nanotherapeutics bags awards in Japan

Senior science research specialist Chitho Feliciano bagged the De Silva Prize for Best Oral Presentation in Tsukuba Global Science Week in Tsukuba, Japan.
Philippines, Cambodia boost cooperation on rice research, production
May 19, 2022

Philippines, Cambodia boost cooperation on rice research, production

Philippines and Cambodia cooperate for rice research and production development by learning new "rice growing technologies."
Filipina teacher receives highest honorary award for expat in China
February 28, 2017

Filipina teacher receives highest honorary award for expat in China

Filipina teacher Lilian Albarico received the highest honorary award for foreign expatriates called “Tengwengge Friendship Award” in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, People’s Republic of China.
UCC Creamy Caffe Latte: Authentic Coffee Experience in a Bottle
February 27, 2017

UCC Creamy Caffe Latte: Authentic Coffee Experience in a Bottle

Coffee lovers on the go never have to settle with a canned cup of Joe made from instant coffee to fuel up their day.
Malolos-Tutuban railway project to start in 2019
February 27, 2017

Malolos-Tutuban railway project to start in 2019

With the feasibility study done, it’s only a matter of time before Malolos, Bulacan and Manila are linked via a railway that will cut down travel time between both cities by more than half.
PAL expands domestic coverage with 5 new routes
February 27, 2017

PAL expands domestic coverage with 5 new routes

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) re-asserted itself as the country’s premier airline with the addition of five new domestic routes from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport within the first quarter of 2017.
Pay toll at NLEX via PayMaya cards
February 27, 2017

Pay toll at NLEX via PayMaya cards

Commuters can now use contactless card payments to pay toll fees at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) through PayMaya cards.
KTM AG partners with Ayala to make PH its Southeast Asian hub
January 25, 2017

KTM AG partners with Ayala to make PH its Southeast Asian hub

The Philippines will be the Southeast Asian hub for a motorcycle venture led by Ayala Corp. and Austria-based KTM AG. Motorcycle production is set to begin this month, after it secures incentives from the government.
US Ambassador lauds PH efforts for kids with DS
February 24, 2017

US Ambassador lauds PH efforts for kids with DS

We could see US Ambassador Sung Kim come back early next year, but it might not be for international relations.
PDI front page photo wins award from SND
May 19, 2022

PDI front page photo wins award from SND

One of 2016’s most talked about photos just bagged an award from the Society for News Design (SND)’s annual Best of News Design Creative Competition.
Business is GREAT in 2017
February 25, 2017

Business is GREAT in 2017

The British Embassy in Manila opens the fourth annual GREAT British Festival in the Philippines today, 24 February 2017. The biggest foreign street street festival in the Philippines will run until Sunday, February 26. Global Britain, through the Embassy and its partners in business and the British community is going to bring the food, fun, and excitement to fans in the Philippines. British Ambassador Asif Ahmad “Filipinos already know our famous landmarks. We want to share more of our secret to success – culture, people, and continuing openness to the world. Most Filipinos already know about the culinary delights of places like Borough Market and the fashion from our great […]