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Filipinos, third biggest population among Japan’s 1M foreign workers
May 25, 2022

Filipinos, third biggest population among Japan’s 1M foreign workers

Filipinos comprise the third largest population of foreign workers in Japan.
No window hours policy extended for 6 months: MMDA
February 01, 2017

No window hours policy extended for 6 months: MMDA

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has decided to extend their “no window hours” policy until July 31, 2017 to further lessen traffic in Metro Manila’s major roads.
#WhenWithFilipinos: DOT releases new video promoting PH tourism
February 01, 2017

#WhenWithFilipinos: DOT releases new video promoting PH tourism

Department of Tourism has recently launched its newest tourism promotional video called #WhenWithFilipinos.
MMDA suspends issuance of exemptions for number coding
January 31, 2017

MMDA suspends issuance of exemptions for number coding

Anyone thinking of applying for an exemption to the MMDA’s number coding policy should hold off as the agency has suspended issuing any exemptions since last week.
No Weekday Sales and Nighttime Mall Deliveries extended by MMDA
May 25, 2022

No Weekday Sales and Nighttime Mall Deliveries extended by MMDA

Mall owners and operators agreed to the extended implementation of the said policies, acknowledging that these measures helped ease traffic congestion within the vicinities of their establishments.
Ayala Foundation to build community-based drug rehab center in Mindanao
January 31, 2017

Ayala Foundation to build community-based drug rehab center in Mindanao

Ayala Foundation, Inc. will build a drug rehabilitation facility to be called “Siyapen” in Mindanao.
PhilFrance: Feel French! Celebrates 70 Years of Franco-Philippine Relations
January 31, 2017

PhilFrance: Feel French! Celebrates 70 Years of Franco-Philippine Relations

PhilFrance: Feel French! Celebrates 70 Years of Franco-Philippine Relations
Keanu Reeves reloads guns and ammo in “John Wick: Chapter 2”
January 30, 2017

Keanu Reeves reloads guns and ammo in “John Wick: Chapter 2”

A must-see action film in theatres, “John Wick: Chapter 2” opens in cinemas nationwide on February 8 from Pioneer Films.
New “Power Rangers” movie opens March 22 in PH cinemas
January 30, 2017

New “Power Rangers” movie opens March 22 in PH cinemas

From the team of  filmmakers who introduced cool young adult blockbuster franchises such as “The Twilight Saga,” “The Fault in Our Stars” and “The Maze Runner,”  producers Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen along with Haim Saban and Brian Casentini bring the latest young adult movie franchise to watch out for – the new “Power Rangers” movie.   “Power Rangers” opens March 22 in cinemas nationwide from Pioneer Films.  The latest “Power Rangers” movie follows five ordinary teens who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove — and the world — is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by […]
Filipino chess player, Wesley So wins at Tata Steel Chess Tournament
May 25, 2022

Filipino chess player, Wesley So wins at Tata Steel Chess Tournament

In a news published by Rappler, Filipino chess prodigy Wesley So wins the annual Tata Steel Chess tournament last January 29 held in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands.
Fil-Am named as White House Assistant Press Secretary
May 25, 2022

Fil-Am named as White House Assistant Press Secretary

23-year-old Ninio Fetalvo, who used to be the Asian Pacific American Press Secretary for the Republican National Committee (RNC), was chosen as one of four assistant press secretaries who will work under the team of Press Secretary Sean Spicer. Fetalvo used to work for Spicer at the RNC.
Good Life honors traditions during ‘Flavors of Fortune’ CNY food fest
January 30, 2017

Good Life honors traditions during ‘Flavors of Fortune’ CNY food fest

Visitors to Robinson’s Place Manila got an early taste of Chinese New Year last Friday, January 27, and Saturday, January 28, with Good Life’s Flavors of Fortune: Food Trip Down Chinatown.
France’s Iris Mittenaere is Miss Universe 2016!
January 30, 2017

France’s Iris Mittenaere is Miss Universe 2016!

Miss France, Iris Mittenaere is crowned Miss Universe 2016 during the Miss Universe Coronation Night held today at the Mall of Asia Arena, succeeding Filipina and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.
Book about Chinese marriage seeks to break barriers, empower women
January 30, 2017

Book about Chinese marriage seeks to break barriers, empower women

“Broken Mirror” seeks to break barriers and inspire women around the globe through the story of "Aurora Tei Mei Ling", a Chinese-Filipina born in 1967, and the struggles she’s gone through in her life.
History’s Greatest “Hidden Figures” Behind the Apollo Missions
January 27, 2017

History’s Greatest “Hidden Figures” Behind the Apollo Missions

“Hidden Figures” opens February 22 in cinemas from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.
Toyota introduces new EVP, maintains #1 automotive manufacturer rank
January 28, 2017

Toyota introduces new EVP, maintains #1 automotive manufacturer rank

Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) has managed to keep its rank as the top automotive manufacturer in the country, and it looks to further its lead by adding a new member to its corporate staff.
PH ranks 8th of fastest growing Asia Pacific outbound travel market – Mastercard
January 25, 2017

PH ranks 8th of fastest growing Asia Pacific outbound travel market – Mastercard

Outbound travellers from the Philippines, as well as other countries which are part of the Emerging Asia Pacific, outnumbered those part of the Developed Asia Pacific (Japan, South Korea, Singaponre, Australia, etc.) by one and a half times. This was based on Mastercard’s Future of Outbound Travel in Asia Pacific 2016 to 2021 report.
L’Opera on Wheels makes its stop in Manila!
February 01, 2017

L’Opera on Wheels makes its stop in Manila!

Societa’ Dante Alighieri Comitato di Manila (SDA Manila) and Lyric Opera Philippines (LyrOpera), under the auspices of the Italian Embassy, Manila are all on onboard for the first season of L’Opera on Wheels in the Philippines.
Pepper Lunch All day Breakfast Promo
January 27, 2017

Pepper Lunch All day Breakfast Promo

Have a great morning with Pepper Lunch's sumptuous all day breakfast!
Globe launches #CyberPinoy cyberwellness campaign
January 25, 2017

Globe launches #CyberPinoy cyberwellness campaign

Use of internet has been a widespread in the world which also makes everyone highly vulnerable to the dangers of the digital world such frauds, identity theft, cyber-stalking, and cyber-bullying, — reasons why Globe kicks off their #CyberPinoy cyberwellness campaign, posted on their website last January 20. Image grabbed from Inquirer.net Globe, as an advocate for safe and responsible use of the internet, came up with #CyberPinoy to unify all its efforts to embrace digital nation such as Protech101 (an online information drive that reminds netizens to keep their accounts and informations safe , Stop Scam (initiative to address the proliferation of spam and scam messages through a Globe channel where […]