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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.
Anne Curtis finds “The One” in Jollibee
February 14, 2017

Anne Curtis finds “The One” in Jollibee

Where did Anne Curtis—actress, TV host, and all-around performer—find ‘The One?’
Ayala plans expansion of healthcare business
May 23, 2022

Ayala plans expansion of healthcare business

According to a business report of Philstar, Conglomerate Ayala Corp. (AC) seeks to expand and complete its healthcare portfolio by venturing into medicine manufacturing and healthcare finance.
An award-winning local spirit: Lakan Extra Premium Lambanog
February 28, 2017

An award-winning local spirit: Lakan Extra Premium Lambanog

Philippine Craft Distillers, Inc. (PCDI) have taken modern technology and applied it to the age-old process of making lambanog to come up with Lakan Extra Premium Lambanog. It’s an award-winning beverage fit for the discerning global traveler, with four awards to its name
‘Heartbreaks and Healing’ reveals how technology affects Filipino’s relationships
February 13, 2017

‘Heartbreaks and Healing’ reveals how technology affects Filipino’s relationships

The survey is entitled “Heartbreaks and Healing”, and it aims to investigate how technology affects the way people get together and end their relationships.
Tokyo Metro: Revive MM subway project, fix MRT3
February 13, 2017

Tokyo Metro: Revive MM subway project, fix MRT3

The recently revived Metro Manila Subway Project has gained another supporter in Japan’s Tokyo Metro Company, Ltd.
#KwentongJollibee Valentine Series: Viral Videos of Love
February 13, 2017

#KwentongJollibee Valentine Series: Viral Videos of Love

Which among Jollibee's Valentine videos made you bawl your eyes out?
“The Shack” to open in PH cinemas nationwide on March 1
February 14, 2017

“The Shack” to open in PH cinemas nationwide on March 1

Watch Oscar winner Octavia Spencer in faith-based movie “The Shack” starting March 1 in Philippine cinemas.
Luxury travel magazine cites PH as the ‘World’s Next Great Cruising Destination’
February 13, 2017

Luxury travel magazine cites PH as the ‘World’s Next Great Cruising Destination’

Award-winning luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast (CN) Traveler cited that the Philippines is next great cruising destination after the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
InterNations cites PH among ‘The Best Destinations for Expat Families’
February 13, 2017

InterNations cites PH among ‘The Best Destinations for Expat Families’

The Philippines was ranked 17th among the 45 countries included in 'The Best Destinations for Expat Families’ based on a survey by InterNations.