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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.
Anne Curtis-Smith is new endorser for #JollibeeBurgerSteak
February 16, 2017

Anne Curtis-Smith is new endorser for #JollibeeBurgerSteak

Filipino-Australian actress Anne Curtis-Smith is now part of the Jollibee family.
What to see at #ArtFairPH2017
February 16, 2017

What to see at #ArtFairPH2017

The best exhibits from 34 local galleries and 12 international galleries have been laid out on display at the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors of The Link Carpark for Art Fair Philippines 2017, which you can see for only P250/day.
Filipino photographer’s book among winners of ‘8 Books from Asia Steidl Book Awards’
May 23, 2022

Filipino photographer’s book among winners of ‘8 Books from Asia Steidl Book Awards’

Filipino Jake Verzosa, with his book “The Last Tattooed Women of Kalinga,” is one of the winners in the Steidl Book Award Asia competition by renowned German designer, curator, and publisher Gerhard Steidl.
Imaginations Run Wild in “Rusty Rivets” , Nickelodeon’s Inventive New Preschool Series, Premiering in Asia in March
February 14, 2017

Imaginations Run Wild in “Rusty Rivets” , Nickelodeon’s Inventive New Preschool Series, Premiering in Asia in March

Nickelodeon's brand-new animated preschool series, "Rusty Rivets", will premiere in the Philippines on March 27, Monday, 11 a.m.
PSG launches PSG Troopers online publication
February 14, 2017

PSG launches PSG Troopers online publication

The Presidential Security Group (PSG), Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s security team, has launched its official website PSGTroopers.com in a ceremony on February 7, Tuesday.
P40 flag-down rate for taxis takes effect nationwide
May 23, 2022

P40 flag-down rate for taxis takes effect nationwide

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has implemented the P40 taxi flag-down rate on Monday, effective nationwide except in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Calamian Islands may get El Nido’s spotlight for being the ‘Most Beautiful’ island
May 23, 2022

Calamian Islands may get El Nido’s spotlight for being the ‘Most Beautiful’ island

International lifestyle travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler (CN Traveler) said that the Calamian Islands (or Calamianes) could be El Nido’s rival in maintaining the top spot.
JETRO encourages PH firms to ‘invest in Japan to develop new business possibility’
February 28, 2017

JETRO encourages PH firms to ‘invest in Japan to develop new business possibility’

JETRO Manila held a business forum on February 14, 2017 at New World Hotel Makati to introduce Japan’s investment environment and opportunities for Philippine companies.
SM Aura receives LEED Gold Designation
February 13, 2017

SM Aura receives LEED Gold Designation

SM Aura, located in Taguig, has recently received the LEED Gold Designation, making it the first and only mall in the Philippines to receive such green-building certification.
Fil-Am Broadway producer bags his first Grammy
February 14, 2017

Fil-Am Broadway producer bags his first Grammy

Filipino-American Broadway producer Jhett Tolentino bagged his first Grammy during the award’s night held on Sunday. The three-time Tony Award winner, along with his fellow producers and cast members, won the Best Musical Theater Album for “The Color Purple”.
Bioré UV Watery Gel: A gel for all seasons to give you the coolest sun protection
February 14, 2017

Bioré UV Watery Gel: A gel for all seasons to give you the coolest sun protection

The Bioré UV Watery Gel sets itself apart by offering Filipinas a new sunscreen alternative that’s massively different from traditional brands we’ve dreaded using.
Cebu Pacific posts highest number of passenger flown in one day
February 14, 2017

Cebu Pacific posts highest number of passenger flown in one day

Philippine Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) posted its highest number of passengers flown in one day with a total of 64,684 passengers in December 27, 2016.
Filipina among speakers in the 4th Fortune Most Powerful Women International Summit in Hong Kong
February 14, 2017

Filipina among speakers in the 4th Fortune Most Powerful Women International Summit in Hong Kong

Filipina Chaye Cabal-Revilla is one of the speakers in the 4th Fortune Most Powerful Women International Summit on February 28, 2017 in Hong Kong.
P&G pilots ‘Angat Kita’ sari-sari store program
February 14, 2017

P&G pilots ‘Angat Kita’ sari-sari store program

Sari-sari store owners will be getting a big boost as consumer product giant Procter and Gamble (P&G) recently signed a contract with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to spearhead a micro-entrepreneurship development program.
Watch Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in “Logan” starting March 1 in PH cinemas
February 14, 2017

Watch Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in “Logan” starting March 1 in PH cinemas

Watch Academy Award-nominated, Golden Globe- and Tony Award-winning performer Hugh Jackman as Wolverine for the last time in "Logan" starting March 1 in Philippine cinemas.