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Best of All, It’s in Hong Kong: HK Tourism Board launches new global campaign
January 25, 2017

Best of All, It’s in Hong Kong: HK Tourism Board launches new global campaign

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) just gave us more reasons to visit the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong as they launched their latest global brand campaign, "Best of All, It's in Hong Kong".
PH film on providing refuge to Jews to premiere in Israel
January 24, 2017

PH film on providing refuge to Jews to premiere in Israel

To kick off the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Israel and the Philippines, “An Open Door: Holocaust Haven in the Philippines” by Noel Izon will be shown at the Cinematheque, Tel Aviv on January 25
It’s Never Too Late Make Your New Year’s Resolutions
January 24, 2017

It’s Never Too Late Make Your New Year’s Resolutions

The folks at Jose Cuervo want to wish you a very Happy New Year! Busy work schedules may not have given you time to sit down and think about your New Year’s resolutions, but a shot of Reposado says it’s never too late to think about them and all the things you want to accomplish this 2017.
Two new airports seen as a ‘possibility’ in the Philippines
January 24, 2017

Two new airports seen as a ‘possibility’ in the Philippines

In an effort to address the congestion at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), a possibility of having two new airports in the country is being studied, as per Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade.
Subic airport attracts three foreign companies
January 24, 2017

Subic airport attracts three foreign companies

SBIA boasts of a long runway fitted to handle long-haul wide-body jets and heavy air transport, but it has been mostly inactive since mid-2009 when US-based logistics giant Federal Express closed down its Asia-Pacific transhipment hub.
WATCH: “Logan The Wolverine” Trailer #2
January 24, 2017

WATCH: “Logan The Wolverine” Trailer #2

Directed by James Mangold, “Logan The Wolverine” will open in Philippine cinemas nationwide on March 1 (Wednesday) from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.
PETA Raise Awareness of the Cruelty Inherent in the Meat Industry in Honor of the Year of the Chicken
January 24, 2017

PETA Raise Awareness of the Cruelty Inherent in the Meat Industry in Honor of the Year of the Chicken

PETA aims to remind tourists and shoppers that they can spare chickens immense suffering on farms and in slaughterhouses by going vegan.
Zamboanga’s Pink Beach is one of NatGeo’s 21 Best Beaches
January 24, 2017

Zamboanga’s Pink Beach is one of NatGeo’s 21 Best Beaches

Aside from the Pink Beach, some of the other islands which made it to the list are the following: Blue Bay in Mauritius, Papakolea Beach in Hawaii, Shell Beach in Western Australia, and Piscinas Beach in Sardinia.
PH is Japan’s 17th Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) partner
January 24, 2017

PH is Japan’s 17th Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) partner

Japan and the Philippines concluded a bilateral document on January 12, 2017 to establish a Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM).
Miss Universe Candidates visit Davao
January 24, 2017

Miss Universe Candidates visit Davao

Select Miss Universe candidates experienced the rich culture and hospitality in their recent visit in Davao
PH seen to become a major hub for international cruise ships
January 23, 2017

PH seen to become a major hub for international cruise ships

Talks have been ongoing with PH Tourism officials and major cruise lines as to make Manila a major hub in Asia.
Liz Uy is first Filipino to be part of int’l talent agency The Society Management
January 23, 2017

Liz Uy is first Filipino to be part of int’l talent agency The Society Management

Filipina fashion stylist Liz Uy is the first Filipina to be represented by international talent agency The Society Management,U.S. division of Elite, world’s number one modeling agency.
Smart taps Metro Manila for LTE network coverage
January 17, 2017

Smart taps Metro Manila for LTE network coverage

Smart Communications Incorporated said that it is undertaking major network expansion in Metro Manila over the next 3 months.
Chinese company to invest in Davao for an aqua-culture processing plant
January 20, 2017

Chinese company to invest in Davao for an aqua-culture processing plant

A Chinese investor has been exploring Davao City in search for potentional sites for an Aqua-culture processing plant. If pushed through, this will be a good way to create more jobs for the Davaoenos.
Star Cruises announces Manila as new homeport
January 20, 2017

Star Cruises announces Manila as new homeport

Star Cruises, the leading Cruise Line in the Asia Pacific Region, announced last Friday, January 13 that Manila will be the homeport of one of their cruise ships, the SuperStar Virgo.
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian makes travel magazine’s 2017 Gold List
January 20, 2017

El Nido Resorts Pangulasian makes travel magazine’s 2017 Gold List

Condé Nast Traveler recently released their Gold List, and our country’s own El Nido Resorts Pangulasian made the list!
Kitsho’s Love-filled Valentine Spread
February 13, 2017

Kitsho’s Love-filled Valentine Spread

Celebrate the month of love with your special someone by having a Valentine’s dinner date at Kitsho: Japanese Restaurant and Sake Bar!
Filipina artworks featured in HK art exhibit
January 19, 2017

Filipina artworks featured in HK art exhibit

Artworks of Hong Kong-based Filipino artist Janet Pancho Gupta were showcased in an art exhibit, “Symphony of Life,” at the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong on November 24-30,2016.
DOTr upbeat on new Philippines-Indonesia shipping route
January 17, 2017

DOTr upbeat on new Philippines-Indonesia shipping route

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to open a new shipping route from the Philippines to Indonesia in an effort to improve connectivity and boost international trade.
Japan International Cooperation Agency vows stronger support in PH development
January 17, 2017

Japan International Cooperation Agency vows stronger support in PH development

JICA promises to strengthen its support through steady dispatch of Japanese volunteers under the development agency’s Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) project