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‘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.
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.