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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with L’Opera Ristorante Italiano
February 10, 2017

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with L’Opera Ristorante Italiano

Dine and celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special someone at L’Opera Ristorante Italiano.
‘West Side Story’ and ‘The Sound of Music’ set to come to Manila this year
February 08, 2017

‘West Side Story’ and ‘The Sound of Music’ set to come to Manila this year

Good news for every Broadway fan out there – famed productions West Side Story and The Sound of Music will be coming to Manila this year! This is following the reception of the production Wicked which had just started its run in Manila just last week.
Smart Communications upgrades LRT-1’s cellular network coverage
May 24, 2022

Smart Communications upgrades LRT-1’s cellular network coverage

To improve the mobile experience of LRT-1 commuters, mobile company Smart Communications is set to beef up its 26, 3G, and 4G network coverage in the area.
La-Z-Boy Valentine’s Special
February 10, 2017

La-Z-Boy Valentine’s Special

Avail 12 months at 0% interest on all motion sofas, love seats, and selected recliners and get a FREE The Spa gift certificate for a minimum purchase of P50,000!
Local travel agencies look to set-up trips to Osaka, Tochigi
February 28, 2017

Local travel agencies look to set-up trips to Osaka, Tochigi

Travel agencies from Metro Manila gathered at the Hotel Jen to know more about Osaka and Tochigi.
2 Filipino films make it to Glasgow Film Festival
May 24, 2022

2 Filipino films make it to Glasgow Film Festival

Known to be one of United Kingdom’s leading film festivals, Glasgow Film Festival aims for their audience to experience the best films from all over the world.
Make Your Valentines Lovelier With Jose Cuervo
February 09, 2017

Make Your Valentines Lovelier With Jose Cuervo

Are you thinking about staying in for Valentine's Day? Here’s something from our friends at Jose Cuervo that’s sure to sizzle up your evening.
A Celebration of Love at Raffles and Fairmont Makati
February 08, 2017

A Celebration of Love at Raffles and Fairmont Makati

Love is in the air this February at Raffles and Fairmont Makati. Celebrate the season of hearts by luxuriating in romantic offers and gastronomic affairs waiting to be discovered at the hotel.
Call this hotline to report corrupt police officers
February 08, 2017

Call this hotline to report corrupt police officers

The public is encouraged to call 0998-970-2286 when they encounter policemen involved in unlawful activities.
LTFRB approves P1 minimum fare hike, could take effect today
February 08, 2017

LTFRB approves P1 minimum fare hike, could take effect today

Commuters who often use jeepneys will need to cough up a bit more for their trips as the one-peso fare hike starts today.
An oyster-riffic Valentine’s at Saboten: Jumbo Hiroshima Oyster
February 28, 2017

An oyster-riffic Valentine’s at Saboten: Jumbo Hiroshima Oyster

Deep-fried JUMBO Hiroshima Oysters at Saboten!
Hidilyn Diaz is ‘2016 Sportsman of the Year’
May 24, 2022

Hidilyn Diaz is ‘2016 Sportsman of the Year’

Filipino weightlifter and airwoman, Hidilyn Diaz has been hailed as “Sportswoman of the Year” according to a news article published by CNN Philippines.
13th Pasinaya Open House Festival 2017: Palabas at Palihan
February 08, 2017

13th Pasinaya Open House Festival 2017: Palabas at Palihan

This year, the “13th Pasinaya Open House Festival 2017: Palabas at Palihan” happened last February 4-5, 2017 with the theme, “Arts for Peace.”
Have a Taste of Romance at Manila Pavilion Hotel
February 06, 2017

Have a Taste of Romance at Manila Pavilion Hotel

Sprinkle some love this February as the Manila Pavilion Hotel lays out its offers to give you and your loved ones the most memorable Valentine’s Day.
J. League team Shonan Bellmare holds football clinics in the Philippines
February 06, 2017

J. League team Shonan Bellmare holds football clinics in the Philippines

The Japan Foundation Asia Center and the Japan Professional Football League (J. League) recently held football clinics for kids in the Philippines, bringing over three coaches from J. League club Shonan Bellmare from February 3 to 5, 2017 in an effort to strengthen ties through football.
Valentine’s Day Concerts in Manila
February 06, 2017

Valentine’s Day Concerts in Manila

Looking for the perfect concert to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special someone? Philippine Primer gives you some of the events happening during this famous day of love.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: adobo Design Awards Asia begins this February
February 06, 2017

CALL FOR ENTRIES: adobo Design Awards Asia begins this February

One of the region's toughest and most important creatives awards starts now. Call for entries for this year's adobo Design Awards Asia starts right now.
Discovery Networks goes local: Filipino content included in 2017 lineup
February 06, 2017

Discovery Networks goes local: Filipino content included in 2017 lineup

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) recently announced 16 new shows coming from Southeast Asia that will be included in the 2017 program slate for Discovery Channel and TLC, a couple of which come from the Philippines.
First Sunflower Maze in PH opens in February
February 06, 2017

First Sunflower Maze in PH opens in February

According to a news published by www.ibtimes.ph, the Allied Botanical Corporation is set to open its first ever sunflower maze in Brgy. C. Lichauco, Tayug, Pangasinan on February 17, Friday.
Create Great Cities Photo Competition
February 03, 2017

Create Great Cities Photo Competition

In celebration of the Great British Festival from 24-26 February, the British Council and British Embassy are inviting amateur and professional photographers to take part in Create Great Cities Photo Essay Competition.