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Star Cruises announces SuperStar Virgo’s first homeport deployment in Manila
December 28, 2016

Star Cruises announces SuperStar Virgo’s first homeport deployment in Manila

The cruise, which will last for 6 days and 5 nights, will be travelling from Manila to Laoag (Ilocos Norte’s capital city), Kaosiung (a center of Chinese culture and cuisine in Taiwan), and Hong Kong (a metropolis famous for dining, shopping, and entertainment) from March 19 to May 28, 2017.
6 Israeli Travel Agencies visit Bohol, Cebu, and Manila to promote PH tourism
December 28, 2016

6 Israeli Travel Agencies visit Bohol, Cebu, and Manila to promote PH tourism

Six major travel agencies from Israel traveled to Bohol, Cebu, and Manila to visit popular tourist destinations in the Philippines.
12 New Year Traditions and Superstitions in the Philippines
December 31, 2021

12 New Year Traditions and Superstitions in the Philippines

Philippine Primer gives you a rundown of the most common superstitions and traditions observed by Filipinos every New Year's Eve.
Akamai: PH mobile internet speed ‘fastest’ in APAC for Q3 of 2016
December 28, 2016

Akamai: PH mobile internet speed ‘fastest’ in APAC for Q3 of 2016

The Philippines just hit another first as the country’s mobile internet speed was shown to be the “fastest” in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region according to content delivery network (CDN) service provider Akamai.
First contributors under PERA Law accepts by BDO
December 28, 2016

First contributors under PERA Law accepts by BDO

BDO has recently announced that it had accepted the first batch of PERA contributors.
President Duterte is “Asia’s Big Winner” – CNN
December 28, 2016

President Duterte is “Asia’s Big Winner” – CNN

In an opinion story produced by international news network CNN, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was hailed as “Asia’s big winner” as he tops the CNN “The Winners and Losers in Asia 2016” list by winning PH presidency last May 2016.
List: Hollywood movie releases in the Philippines this 2017
February 28, 2017

List: Hollywood movie releases in the Philippines this 2017

The year that was 2016 had its fare share of trailers for titles that people have been itching to see on the big screen. Here’s a list of movies from Hollywood that should already be in your 2017 planner.
‘Sleepless’ starring Jamie Foxx to open in Philippine theaters this Jan. 18, 2017
December 28, 2016

‘Sleepless’ starring Jamie Foxx to open in Philippine theaters this Jan. 18, 2017

Sleepless will open in Philippine theaters on January 18, 2017, and is exclusively distributed by Octoarts Films International.
Typhoon Nina exits Philippine Area of Responsibility Tuesday night
December 27, 2016

Typhoon Nina exits Philippine Area of Responsibility Tuesday night

Typhoon Nina will exit the Philippine area of responsibility tonight, PAGASA predicted.
UP makes it to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-2017 list
December 27, 2016

UP makes it to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-2017 list

Placing on the 801+ spot, University of the Philippines (UP) is the lone university from the Philippines to be included in Times’ Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-2017 list.
Smart to offer free calls and charging stations to Typhoon Nina victims
December 27, 2016

Smart to offer free calls and charging stations to Typhoon Nina victims

Smart Communications announced on Monday, December 26, that they will be offering free calls and set up charging stations in areas that were affected by Typhoon Nina.
Oil prices hiked anew before the end of 2016
December 27, 2016

Oil prices hiked anew before the end of 2016

Rising prices in the international market lead to the increase for petrol, with gasoline going up for the sixth straight week while diesel is on its fifth. Kerosene prices, however, stayed put due to the effects of Typhoon Nina.
Millennials help kids in Payatas through feeding program
December 27, 2016

Millennials help kids in Payatas through feeding program

What started out with a feeding center for 25 kids from the most impoverished families in the area has expanded to include a daily feeding program and several activities that facilitate the development of the children’s cognitive skills, academic learning, sports skills and social skills.
British pop-icon George Michael dies at 53
December 27, 2016

British pop-icon George Michael dies at 53

The world now mourns with the death of British pop-icon George Michael on December 25, 2016 at his home in Oxfordshire in England.
MMFF to offer 30% discount to students, PWDs, and senior citizens
December 27, 2016

MMFF to offer 30% discount to students, PWDs, and senior citizens

This discount is applicable to those who will be watching Oro, Sunday Beauty Queens, Kabisera, and Saving Sally.
Toll-free at NAIA Expressway Phase 2-B until Jan. 10, 2017
December 28, 2016

Toll-free at NAIA Expressway Phase 2-B until Jan. 10, 2017

The newly completed NAIA Expressway’s Phase 2-B, link from NAIA Road to NAIA Terminal 3, Villamor and the Skyway System, will be toll-free for a month.
Skype’s real-time translation is now available in mobile and landline calls
December 23, 2016

Skype’s real-time translation is now available in mobile and landline calls

Say goodbye to language barriers anymore as video and messaging app Skype has recently improved their service by adding their real-time translation feature to both mobile and landline calls.
Good to Know: Firecrackers in the Philippines
December 22, 2016

Good to Know: Firecrackers in the Philippines

Lighting up firecrackers and fireworks have always been a part of the revelry during new year’s eve because people believe that doing so will drive away the bad luck and the bad spirit as they welcome the coming year.
2016 Lookback: The Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines
December 23, 2016

2016 Lookback: The Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines

As 2016 comes to an end, here’s a quick recap of the headliners which made it to the Top 10 Newsmakers in the Philippines this year.
Marion Cotillard in gravity-defying action adventure ASSASSIN’S CREED
December 23, 2016

Marion Cotillard in gravity-defying action adventure ASSASSIN’S CREED

Academy Award winning actress Marion Cotillard (“La Vie En Rose”) reunites with acclaimed actor Michael Fassbender (“X-Men” movies) and director Justin Kurzel (“Macbeth”) in the most anticipated thrilling live-action adaptation of the Ubisoft video game “Assassin’s Creed”.