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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 […]
A “Hooker” from Bangkok is coming to the Philippines!
January 26, 2017

A “Hooker” from Bangkok is coming to the Philippines!

Sittipon “Oz” Chanarat, a.k.a. the Bangkok Hooker, is on a mission to experience the weirdest and wildest fishing adventures his home country of Thailand has to offer in the new Discovery Original Production Bangkok Hooker.
James Franco’s 7 Smart Ways to Live in Today’s Highly-Wired Landscape in “Why Him”
January 27, 2017

James Franco’s 7 Smart Ways to Live in Today’s Highly-Wired Landscape in “Why Him”

Rated R-13, “Why Him?” opens February 1 in Philippine cinemas from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.
Ayala Foundation Inc. celebrates ‘Heart of Gold’ Appreciation Night
January 27, 2017

Ayala Foundation Inc. celebrates ‘Heart of Gold’ Appreciation Night

In a way to express its gratitude to their various partners, donors, and stakeholders, Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI) held its first ever night of appreciation called ‘Heart of Gold’ last January 26 in Ayala Museum, Makati.
‘Noli Me Tangere, The Opera’ relives the classic Filipino story of love, betrayal, and revenge
January 27, 2017

‘Noli Me Tangere, The Opera’ relives the classic Filipino story of love, betrayal, and revenge

A hundred and thirty years since it was first published, Jose Rizal’s classic novel finally finds its home onstage as it comes to the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Learn the art and science of kickboxing through the eyes of Idris Elba
January 27, 2017

Learn the art and science of kickboxing through the eyes of Idris Elba

Discovery Channel follows English actor, musician, and DJ Idris Elba as he embarks his new journey, learning the art and science of kickboxing, in Idris Elba: Fighter.
Turkish flour group targets $50 million exports to the Philippines
January 26, 2017

Turkish flour group targets $50 million exports to the Philippines

The Turkish Flour Yeast and Ingredients Promotion Group (TFYI) targets to increase exports to the Philippines to $50 million.
Learn more about dinosaurs with DinoMess!
January 27, 2017

Learn more about dinosaurs with DinoMess!

Catch a T-Rex while walking down the sidewalk, feed a Diplodoc while visiting the Zoo, or drop by your best friend’s house and suddenly meet a Velociraptor there… No, it’s not a scene from a science-fiction movie. It is just an ordinary day of a Filipino. This new phenomenon is called DinoMess.
Shop using your BDO Credit Card and enjoy these exciting promos
January 31, 2017

Shop using your BDO Credit Card and enjoy these exciting promos

Avail of amazing discounts and take advantage of BDO Credit Cards' exciting promos that you surely don’t want to miss!
Australian Embassy Journalists Reception 2017
January 26, 2017

Australian Embassy Journalists Reception 2017

More than a celebration, the 71st Anniversary is also a reflection on the journey that the Philippines and Australia have shared over the past years.
Pablo Mini is now open in BGC!
January 26, 2017

Pablo Mini is now open in BGC!

Pablo Mini officially opens in BGC!
S&R Membership Shopping set to open in Circuit Makati
January 25, 2017

S&R Membership Shopping set to open in Circuit Makati

Household shopping club S&R Membership Shopping is set to open in Circuit Makati, which will be located right beside Ayala Malls Circuit, with direct access to the main mall.
Ayala Land is opening 5 new shopping malls this year
January 26, 2017

Ayala Land is opening 5 new shopping malls this year

Ayala Land is opening 5 more shopping mall this 2017 that will add 150,000 square meters of leasable space to its shopping mall portfolio
Australian Festival at Rustan’s Supermarket and Market Place
January 25, 2017

Australian Festival at Rustan’s Supermarket and Market Place

Find your favorite Australian products at Rustan's Supermarket and Market Place on going now until February 5. Celebrate Australian day and enjoy a wide array of all Australian favorites and staples!
WATCH: Chris Evans’ “Gifted” Trailer
January 25, 2017

WATCH: Chris Evans’ “Gifted” Trailer

“Gifted” opens May 3 in Philippines cinemas nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.
PH hosts 20th Philippines-China Foreign Ministry Consultations
January 24, 2017

PH hosts 20th Philippines-China Foreign Ministry Consultations

Deparment of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Enrique Manalo discussed with the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Vice Minister Liu Zhenmin the subjects of cooperation, trade, tourism, and culture at the 20th Philippines-China Foreign Ministry Consultations (FMC) in Manila held last January 18, 2017.
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a Touch of Mexico!
January 25, 2017

Celebrate Chinese New Year with a Touch of Mexico!

Our friends from Jose Cuervo bring you tidings this Chinese New Year. The Chinese Zodiac celebrates the Year of the Rooster this year, in particular the famed Red Fire Rooster.