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Panasonic targets sales growth in Ph this 2017
May 19, 2022

Panasonic targets sales growth in Ph this 2017

Japanese products maker, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corp. (PMPC) aims to grow its sales this year by 120 percent as it hopes to hitch a ride on growing consumer spending in the country, its top official said.
Comme De Garcons PLAY Box opens pop-up store in Shangri-La Plaza Mandaluyong
February 20, 2017

Comme De Garcons PLAY Box opens pop-up store in Shangri-La Plaza Mandaluyong

If you’ve always wanted to snag one of those shirts with the cute little heart logo, then this might be your chance to do it!
Secrets the Repeat –sweeter the second time around
February 20, 2017

Secrets the Repeat –sweeter the second time around

Following the success of their first concert, Aia, Barbie, and Kitchie are back on stage to serenade the fans for the second time around.
Film students from Asia visit PH to co-produce short films
February 20, 2017

Film students from Asia visit PH to co-produce short films

Nineteen film students from Asia will come together and co-produce short films within an eight-day production schedule in Quezon City.
Hugh Jackman shares screen with newcomer Dafne Keen in “Logan”
February 20, 2017

Hugh Jackman shares screen with newcomer Dafne Keen in “Logan”

Wolverine’s next of kin, Laura aka X-23 is finally revealed in “Logan,” the defining chapter in the cinematic saga of one of the greatest comic book heroes ever created from visionary writer-director James Mangold.
JETRO survey reveals Japanese companies’ expansion plans in PH
February 20, 2017

JETRO survey reveals Japanese companies’ expansion plans in PH

The 2016 JETRO Survey on Business Conditions of Japanese Companies in Asia and Oceania revealed that Japanese companies are planning to expand their operations and hire more employees this year in the Philippines.
Converse and Millie Bobby Brown dive into film
February 20, 2017

Converse and Millie Bobby Brown dive into film

Converse debuts the Forever Chuck Scene videos with breakout actress, exploring classic film scenes that made Chuck Taylor iconic
Japanese Rakugo artists perform in Manila for ‘ANA YOSE 2017’
February 20, 2017

Japanese Rakugo artists perform in Manila for ‘ANA YOSE 2017’

Four famous Japanese Rakugo artists arrived in the Philippines to bring laughter to the Filipino audience through Rakugo, an art of Japanese comic storytelling.
5 Reasons To Go To Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival 2017
May 23, 2022

5 Reasons To Go To Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival 2017

Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival is less than a month away, and if you’re still thinking of whether you should go and have the Malasimbo experience, Philippine Primer gives you five of the many things you need to see in this year’s festival.
‘Death Note: Light Up the NEW World’ in PH cinemas on March 15
February 16, 2017

‘Death Note: Light Up the NEW World’ in PH cinemas on March 15

“Death Note: Light Up the NEW World” is set to be shown in local cinemas on March 15, 2017.
Filipino cuisine to be featured in LA Food Bowl
May 23, 2022

Filipino cuisine to be featured in LA Food Bowl

The month-long culinary fair of Los Angeles, the Food Bowl, which celebrates the city’s influential food scene will be featuring Philippines’ very own cuisine.
Vigan Airport reopens for commercial flights
May 23, 2022

Vigan Airport reopens for commercial flights

After a long 8-year hiatus due to low demand, Vigan airport will reopen its commercial flights this week, as said by the provincial tourism office of Ilocos and reported by ABS-CBN News.
PLDT, Smart to bring 5G in PH with Huawei
February 16, 2017

PLDT, Smart to bring 5G in PH with Huawei

PLDT, Smart, and Huawei Technologies Philippines will jointly conduct research and development on 5G (fifth-generation wireless broadband technology).
Starbucks’ new Espresso Layer Collection
February 16, 2017

Starbucks’ new Espresso Layer Collection

Indulge your coffee-loving self with Starbucks’ new beverages as part of their espresso layer collection. These drinks – the Tahitian Vanilla Macchiato and Valencia Orange Cocoa Cappuccino – are both infused with a new combination of flavours without straying from the delectable coffee flavor everyone knows and loves.
Chesa Bianca’s ‘Pork Cordon Bleu Festival’ starts on Feb. 20
February 17, 2017

Chesa Bianca’s ‘Pork Cordon Bleu Festival’ starts on Feb. 20

Get a taste of Swiss home-style cooking at Chesa Bianca’s “Pork Cordon Bleu Festival” from February 20, 2017 until March 11, 2017 and enjoy a full course meal for only P680+.
Celebrate your event at Chairman Wang’s in Molito, Alabang
February 17, 2017

Celebrate your event at Chairman Wang’s in Molito, Alabang

Finding a place where you can celebrate life’s special events? Chairman Wang’s is the ideal place to go.
MMDA to open access road between EDSA and McKinley Rd
February 20, 2017

MMDA to open access road between EDSA and McKinley Rd

A trial run will be done tomorrow, Feb. 18. to see if the EDSA-McKinley Service Road can be used to decongest EDSA-McKinley intersection.
Closer to home: Watami Grill & Sushi Bar opens in Greenbelt 2
February 16, 2017

Closer to home: Watami Grill & Sushi Bar opens in Greenbelt 2

Watami Grill & Sushi Bar just opened their fourth branch in Metro Manila, and it’s a lot closer to your office space in Makati than you’d expect!
Out Now! Philippine Primer February Issue
February 16, 2017

Out Now! Philippine Primer February Issue

It is a special month for travellers and lovers out there. Cover Story: Filipino Cuisine To make this issue extra special, Primer feature some of our favourite Filipino food. Discover the rich and vast dishes of what this country has to offer.  Be an expert on what to eat and where to get them by stashing this issue whenever you feel like eating Filipino food.   Travel Feature: Vigan, Ilocos Sur Vigan, Ilocos Sur never fails to amaze visitors thanks to its timeless wonder. From restaurants that serve authentic Ilocandia dishes to churches that have stood the test of time, the city of Vigan will astound and amaze anyone who […]
Mobile internet speed in PH improves as telcos upgrade
May 23, 2022

Mobile internet speed in PH improves as telcos upgrade

In a report published by J.P. Morgan Securities, Philippines’ mobile data speed went up to 8.24 Mbps, which showed improvements in the fourth quarter of 2016.