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Clark International Airport to host more PAL flights
January 19, 2017

Clark International Airport to host more PAL flights

The country’s flag carrier, Philippine Airlines (PAL), looks to ramp up its Central Luzon hub as it opens flights to Cebu, Davao, and Puerto Princesa early this year.
JICA grants Landbank loan for Mindanao’s agriculture
January 19, 2017

JICA grants Landbank loan for Mindanao’s agriculture

The Japan International Cooperation Agency has granted the Land Bank of the Philippines a loan worth 4.928 billion yen which will be used to support the agriculture industry in war-torn Mindanao. This loan scheme is under the project “Harnessing Agribusiness Opportunities through Robust and Vibrant Entrepreneurship Supportive of Peaceful Transformation,” simply called as “Harvest”. Image grabbed from Cotabato Province website.   The project would not only be assisting agricultural enterprises and farmers’ cooperatives, as it will also be a means to provide human resource training and technical assistance to Landbank, and other institutions. “This project will create employment and promote a higher standard of living, thereby contributing to the consolidation of […]
Kevin Costner breaks chains of Discrimation in the highly-inspiring “Hidden Figures”
January 17, 2017

Kevin Costner breaks chains of Discrimation in the highly-inspiring “Hidden Figures”

The legendary Oscar winning actor Kevin Costner stars in the highly-inspiring movie based on the lives of real women who dared the odds in “Hidden Figures” along with Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominated Taraji P. Henson, Oscar winner Octavia Spencer, Grammy nominated Janelle Monáe , Golden Globe nominee Kirsten Dunst and Jim Parsons with a powerful score from multiple Grammy winning musician/composer Pharrell Williams. In “Hidden Figures” Costner plays the head of NASA’s Space Task Group, (the fictional) Al Harrison, who needs the best possible mathematicians regardless of gender or race.  Harrison wants Katherine Johnson (Henson) to work on John Glenn’s mission, because she has the skills needed to […]
Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo’s Grand Opening in Pasay City
January 19, 2017

Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo’s Grand Opening in Pasay City

Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo officially opens its first branch at S’Maison, Conrad Manila, Pasay City.
LRT-MRT common station finally pushes through
January 19, 2017

LRT-MRT common station finally pushes through

After a near eight-year delay, the construction of the Common Station linking the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1), Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) and the proposed Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT7) will finally push through.
Events at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (January to March 2017)
January 19, 2017

Events at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (January to March 2017)

Revealed in an Institutional Press Conference on January 18, here are some of the events CCP has in store for everyone for the first quarter of 2017.
Japan seeks to lower permanent residency requirements from ten years to three
January 19, 2017

Japan seeks to lower permanent residency requirements from ten years to three

Highly skilled foreign professionals may soon find themselves being qualified as permanent residents of Japan after staying for as little as three years if amendments to Japan’s residency rules push through by March.
SM Home Grand Clearance Sale 2017 from Dec. 29 to Feb. 5
January 17, 2017

SM Home Grand Clearance Sale 2017 from Dec. 29 to Feb. 5

Get up to 50% off on selected home items, kitchen items and other home essentials!
HSBC sees PH economy standing out in 2017
January 17, 2017

HSBC sees PH economy standing out in 2017

Global financial HSBC sees the Philippine economy leading Asia in economic growth for 2017 in comparison to its neighbors.
P15-M abaca fiber warehouse to rise in Mindanao
January 19, 2017

P15-M abaca fiber warehouse to rise in Mindanao

P15 million worth of abaca fiber warehouse will be established at Santiago, Agusan del Norte in Mindanao.
The country’s premium destination for contemporary art: Art Fair Philippines 2017
January 18, 2017

The country’s premium destination for contemporary art: Art Fair Philippines 2017

Contemporary art takes center stage as Art Fair Philippines gears for its biggest exhibition from February 16 – 19 at The Link Carpark in Makati City.
Manila ranks third in ‘Top City Investment Prospects’ in Asia Pacific 2017 survey
January 17, 2017

Manila ranks third in ‘Top City Investment Prospects’ in Asia Pacific 2017 survey

In a research conducted by global professional services firm PWC and Urban Land Institute (ULI), Manila ranked third in terms of city investment prospects and fourth in city development prospects this 2017.
Air Asia Philippines seek for takeoff in Vietnam in Indonesia
January 18, 2017

Air Asia Philippines seek for takeoff in Vietnam in Indonesia

Air Asia Philippines is aiming to become a prominent airline playing and is waiting for a government clearance to fly to Vietnam and Indonesia to further boost their regional operations.
‘Why Him?’ in PH cinemas on Feb. 1
January 18, 2017

‘Why Him?’ in PH cinemas on Feb. 1

America’s number one comedy movie for three consecutive weeks, “Why Him?” is set to arrive in Philippine cinemas on February 1, 2017 with an R-13 rating by the local censors board.
Hotel Jen Manila Holiday Rush room package
January 17, 2017

Hotel Jen Manila Holiday Rush room package

Feel at home this Holiday season with Hotel Jen’s deluxe room special and indulge in Latitude’s delightful breakfast buffet for 2.
TNC Pro team brought home 40 million pesos at the World Electronic Sports Games 2016
January 18, 2017

TNC Pro team brought home 40 million pesos at the World Electronic Sports Games 2016

TNC Pro Team brought home a whopping 40 million pesos at the recent World Electronic Sports Games 2016 DotA 2 after defeating Danish representatives Cloud9 2-1 in the grand finals. The team is considered to be the country’s best finish in a premiere global tournament. This also marks the largest amount of prize money attained by a Philippine team through an e-sport after their 7th-place finish at last year’s THe International 2016 (TI6). This insanely popular and addictive game has been popular throughout the world, and requires a strategic and smart gamer to win. Congratulations to Marc “Raven” Fausto, Carlo “Kuku” Palad, Samson “Sam_H” Hidalgo, Timothy “Tims” Randrup, and Ryo “ryOyr” […]
Ilocos Norte to gain more tourists during ASEAN 2017
January 18, 2017

Ilocos Norte to gain more tourists during ASEAN 2017

With the Philippines as the host for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) expects a gain in the amount of tourists visiting the region.
Where to spend the Chinese New Year 2017
January 17, 2017

Where to spend the Chinese New Year 2017

The start of the Year of the Fire Rooster calls for a celebration to every family in the country, may it be a Chinese, Filipino-Chinese, or a Filipino one. As the weeks leading to the Lunar New Year comes closer, the places get filled with numerous decorations which, indeed, makes the people feel the spirit of the upcoming holiday – from the red lanterns hanging on the street, to the lucky charms and decorations that are said to bring good luck to the people. One of the main traditions connected to the start of the Lunar New Year are the events that not only celebrate the new year, but also […]
SM to open four malls in provinces for 2017
January 17, 2017

SM to open four malls in provinces for 2017

The country’s largest chain of malls looks to further cement their lead as SM Prime Holdings is poised to open four new malls this 2017.
Iranian apples to be available in PH soon
January 17, 2017

Iranian apples to be available in PH soon

The Iranian government requests to bring Iranian apples to the Philippines.