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News in the Philippines
August 22, 2016
From #Rio2016 to #Tokyo2020: the Olympic hand-off to end all Olympic hand-offs (to date)
The 2016 Rio Olympics have finally come to a close. The US tallied the most gold medals in the tournament, with Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, and Simone Biles leading the way; Usain Bolt immortalized himself with his third straight 100-meter gold medal, and the Philippines gets its first taste of Olympic hardware 20 years after it won silver at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Also read: Curtains drawn as Rio Olympics comes to an end These were good highlights, but none would probably compare to what Japan just pulled off during the closing ceremonies. YES, YOUR EYES ARE NOT DECEIVING YOU. That is Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with a […]
August 22, 2016
Mega Harbor port Project, set to be implemented in Davao City
In a press release by the Philippine News Agency (PNA), the P39-billion Mega Harbor Project in Davao City is set to be implemented towards creating a “Global Mindanao.” MEGA HARBOR PORT PROJECT. (Photo by MAO Signing | Jeshleo Carungay, grabbed from magmanews.com) This mega harbor port development project, which is to be put into operation in Davao City, aims to enable Davao to bloom as the capital of East Asia Growth Area (EAGA). Also, according to Mega Harbour Chairman Reghis M. Romero II, this project can help the entire Philippines to take advantage of this strategic location in Southeast Asia. Based on the description of the project, this […]
August 21, 2016
Asia World Hospitality conducts certified guest service professionals workshop
Asia World Hospitality, the official representative of American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) in the Philippines, conducted its first Certified Guest Service Professionals (CGSP) workshop last July 28 and 29 at the University of Santo Tomas. With 16 participants from the host university, joined by delegates from Europcar and Ace and Associates, the CGSP is a guest service training program developed by AHLEI to help employees become guest and service-oriented, able to provide personalized service to exceed customers’ expectations. The CGSP designation is recognized around the world, the holders of the CGSP certifications are the first choice of international hotel groups and major cruise lines globally. It is […]
August 19, 2016
PH receives first coastguard vessel from Japan
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received the first of 10 new multi-role response vessels from Japan on Thursday (August 18). JAPAN GIVES VESSELS TO PH. (Photo grabbed from inquirer.net) This first vessel was named Tubbataha, a 44-meter vessel which was named after PCG lighthouse situated at the Tubbataha Marine National Park in Palawan. The other vessels to come until 2018 will also be named after the PCG lighthouses, and these will be deployed in Manila, La Union, and Puerto Princesa. According to an Inquirer report, PCG said that the vessel will be used for “search-and-rescue, law enforcement, and transport purposes.” These ships were built in Japan and supported […]
August 18, 2016
Free for life at the National Library! NLP Card now optional
The internet may have officially taken over as the go-to resource for students and teachers alike, but libraries, like the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), are still the best option for those who want reliable sources. Main entrance of the National Library of the Philippines (Photo by Franz Miko Verzon via Wikimedia Commons) Imagine the smile on people’s faces when NLP announced on their Facebook page that they will no longer require anyone to have a library card to access their archives. All you need to do is present a valid ID and register at their IT Division. For those who still want to avail of the […]
August 18, 2016
Filipino Restaurant Bad Saint named as Top 2 Best New Dining Place in US
A Washington-based Filipino restaurant named Bad Saint made it to America’s Best New Restaurants 2016 List by the Bon Appétit magazine. BAD SAINT. This Filipino restaurant makes it to the top list of America’s Nest New Restaurants in 2016. (Photo by Farrah Skeiky via Bad Saint’s Facebook account.) Owned by Genevieve Cunanan and Nick Pimentel, together with their Filipino-American chef Tom Cunanan, the best of Filipino food has already made waves in the United States, thanks to Bad Saint. Andrew Knowlton, editor of the renowned American food magazine Bon Appétit, praised the restaurant dishes Ukoy, “a mix of freshwater shrimp fritter, sweet potato, and cilantro” and Adobong Dilaw, […]
August 18, 2016
New World Makati Hotel invites diners to enjoy the best of Canadian Beef
Homemade Grass Fed Prime Rib Roast New World Makati Hotel, in partnership with Canada Beef International Institute and with the support of the Canadian Embassy, invites diners to experience the Canadian Beef Advantage once again. A product of Canada’s abundant natural landscape and sustainable ranching techniques, Canadian beef is of the highest quality – well-marbled, flavorful and nutrient-packed premium food recognized worldwide as some of the best beef in the world. Sumptuous Canadian beef at New World Makati Hotel The hotel’s culinary team, led by Executive Chef Robert Davis, offers a satisfying dining experience through a hotel-wide food promotion from 1 to 30 September 2016. Jasmine […]
August 17, 2016
FWD Life Philippines wins 2 honours at the 1st Insurance Asia Awards
FWD Life Philippines, the fastest growing insurance company in the country today, bagged two prestigious awards at this year’s Asian Banking and Finance Insurance Asia Awards (IAA)m which recognized the best in the Asian insurance industry at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore on July 20. FWD was hailed as the Marketing Initiative of the Year with their innovative health and awareness advocacy campaign known as Live to Move. The campaign encouraged an active and healthier lifestyle among Filipinos empowering them to get ready to live their lives to the fullest. They are also awarded the “Digital Insurance Initiative of the year” recognizing their “Life Is” campaign which highlighted […]
August 17, 2016
Section of NAIA Expressway to open in September
Motorists bound for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) may soon find a bit of reprieve as a section of the NAIA Expressway (NAIAX) is set to open this September. A GLIMPSE OF WHAT MIGHT BE. This is how NAIAX would look like once it’s completed. Image grabbed from mapio.net In a statement released last August 15, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar said, “We are in the process of doing safety checks. With the help of DOTC, we are confident that the public would soon be able to access a key phase of the NAIA Expressway Project within the first 100 days of […]
August 17, 2016
Makati rerouting done for Skyway Stage 3 construction
Traffic woes will get worse for motorists going to Makati as rerouting schemes will be in effect for the construction of Skyway Stage 3 project (SS3) along Buendia flyover. EXPECT HEAVIER TRAFFIC. SS3 construction activities have begun and will affect traffic along Osmeña Highway, especially around the Buendia flyover. Screen capture from Dmitri Valencia YouTube channel San Miguel Corporation-led Citra, the contractor for the SS3 started installing beams along Osmeña highway and will continue construction activities for 3 months. All northbound motorists coming from Skyway are encouraged to use the Magallanes and Don Bosco off-ramps to go to Makati City. On the other hand, the Osmeña service road […]
August 17, 2016
The Arts of Puppetry: Philippine Puppetry and Bunraku at PuppetXchange
When people talk about puppets, these conversations usually range from funny ventriloquist acts to Sesame Street’s iconic muppets (mouth puppets). Puppetry in itself is more than just a comedy act, which make events like PuppetXchange all the more important PuppetXchange: Arts of Puppetry from Japan and the Philippines, held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater) showcased two puppetry groups that are both familiar and unfamiliar to audiences: Ningyojoruri Bunrakuza from Japan and Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas from the Philippines. These groups gave audiences a glimpse of a side of puppetry people have yet to discover: an artistic and cultural side […]
August 16, 2016
Rare tornado whizzed past Manila streets
Last Sunday (August 14), videos of a tornado formed in the port area in Manila suddenly went viral on different social media sites, causing panic and great alarm within the general public. The tornado was reported to have lasted for only about 15 minutes, but it already caused so much damage to houses and establishments near the location. As per reports from the Philippine Star, the tornado was stirred up slowly by strong winds coming in from across Manila Bay that started in Intramuros, and traveled throughout Central Post Office where it dissolved completely. The Philippines has been experiencing heavy downpour for almost a week before the tornado happened. Some […]
August 16, 2016
Proposed P3.35-T ‘budget for change’ in 2017 submitted to PH Congress
Monday proved to be another step towards change as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) submitted its proposed national budget of P3.35 trillion for 2017, which is an 11.6% increase from the 2016 budget and the highest proposed budget from any administration to date. BUDGET FOR REAL CHANGE. Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno hands over the 2017 proposed national budget to House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. (Photo by Jhel Ballesteros) The proposed budget was submitted August 15 to Philippine Congress by Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno and was received by House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez along with other members of Congress. Among those that received the lion’s share of the budget […]
August 15, 2016
Hold your horses! Grab is offering GrabKalesa in Manila
In celebration of Philippines’ “Buwan ng Wika” (National Language Month), mobile transport app Grab will be offering GrabKalesa on August 20 to 21, 2016. Also read: August is PH’s Language Month Kalesa is a Filipino term for horse-drawn carriage that was used as a mode of transportation from the ancient times up until this day. These carriages are usually found at Intramuros, Manila where it is being used to go through various spots in the Walled City. To experience GrabKalesa, you need to book by using the Grab App. Choose the GrabKalesa icon to book and type in Plaza Roma for Pick-up and Drop off points. This will […]
August 15, 2016
Japan funds $2.4-B railway for Manila
Removing UV Express shuttles and taking away provincial buses is just one way the government is trying to decongest Metro Manila. They are also using railways to further remove vehicles from the road. LRT1, LRT2, AND MRT3 might soon be joined by a younger yet bigger sibling in Manila. LRT and MRT photos used in collage grabbed from Wikipedia Japan announced on Friday, August 12 that they would be funding a $2.4 billion (almost P112 trillion) railway project that should help ease the congestion in Metro Manila. Reports say that the 38-kilometer elevated commuter line would connect Metro Manila and Bulacan. This will help not only by decongesting […]
August 15, 2016
New PH passports to be released starting today
Filipinos who want to travel overseas and are applying for their passports will be the first recipients of the “all-new high-security passport” released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) beginning today, August 15. A NEW LOOK. The new passports will not only have a revamped look but also have security features that will make them virtually fraud-proof. Photos grabbed from PCO Facebook page. Dubbed by a travel site as the world’s most secure passport, the new look includes designs that showcase the country’s different regions. Intaglio printing is used for these new passports, similar to what they use when printing money. Other security features include using optical variable […]
August 15, 2016
Goodbye to EDSA traffic? Metro Manila Council bans provincial buses from EDSA
Just over two weeks after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) banned UV Express shuttles from traversing EDSA, another set of PUVs have just been banned from using it. THIS MAY SOON BE a thing of the past once the MMC resolution takes effect. Photo by Ramon FVelasquez, grabbed from Wikimedia Commons. In a report from the Manila Bulletin, the Metro Manila Council (MMC) approved a resolution last August 12 banning provincial buses from using EDSA. Provincial bus terminals will likewise be removed from the major thoroughfare in an effort to decongest the worsening traffic the National Capital Region (NCR) faces every day. The move is […]
August 15, 2016
Just for today: ₱50 Flat Fare on uberPool rides from 6AM to 12 MN
Uber has launched its #POOLsquad, a Metro-wide competition where riders can win free Uber rides and credits when they choose to share their ride on uberPOOL. #POOLsquad competition will run from August 15th to September 4th. Riders can get a chance to win lots of exciting prizes like free Uber rides just by three easy steps: (1) ride Uber from August 15th – September 4th; (2) enter promo code by choosing your Uber celebrity squad found on your Uber app; and (3) take as many Uberpool trips as you can for the chance to win amazing prizes! #PoolSquad. Choose your squad and enter its code to join […]
August 15, 2016
‘Pamilya Ordinaryo’ tops Cinemalaya 2016
For this year’s Break the Surface themed Cinemalaya Film Festival, Eduardo Roy Jr.’s Pamilya Ordinaryo bagged the most number of awards at the recently held Awards Night on August 14 (Sunday) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Main Theater. Best Film ‘Pamilya Ordinaryo’ director Eduardo Roy, Jr. (holding a trophy) with the cast of the film. (Photo by Kiko Cabuena) Lauded for its “strong sense of realism and the mix of narrative and the use of real CCTV footages,” Eduardo Roy Jr.’s Pamilya Ordinaryo has undoubtedly produced a successful film which has made them bag five major awards such as the Best Film, Best Direction, Best […]
August 14, 2016
The police are your friends! 8 Pokémon Go safety tips from the PNP
Yes, Pokémon Go is officially a hit. Almost everyone you meet on the street that has a compatible smartphone is most likely playing the hit mobile game; however, walking around the city while staring down on your screen is not exactly the safest thing to do. Accidents have been reported across all regions with access to the game. Even with Niantic Labs, the creator and developer of the game, already having safety warnings placed within the game, it’s still up to the player to be safe while playing the game. The Philippine National Police – Police Community Relations Group (PNP-PCRG) recently released eight safety tips that will keep everyone who […]
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