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Tips to make a great start this New Year 2017
December 29, 2016

Tips to make a great start this New Year 2017

Just one day to go and we’re off to a new year! Have you already listed new things you want to try out this 2017? If not, then here’s a Philippine Primer guide to get you started fresh and inspired this New Year!
Filipino TV series gain popularity in Indonesia
December 28, 2016

Filipino TV series gain popularity in Indonesia

Two Filipino TV series namely ABS-CBN’s Pangako Sa ‘yo and On the Wings of Love have captured viewers’ attention in Indonesia as it gains a strong following in its telecast.
PH, Cambodia sign agreements covering crime, labours, sports, and tourism
December 28, 2016

PH, Cambodia sign agreements covering crime, labours, sports, and tourism

The Philippines and Cambodia have inked several agreements covering deals on fighting transnational crime and cooperation in labor, sports, and tourism.
Shakey’s V-League to be renamed to Philippine V-League
December 28, 2016

Shakey’s V-League to be renamed to Philippine V-League

Shakey’s V-League will be renamed to Philippine V-League as it enters its 14th season March next year. This, according to Ricky Palou of the organizing Sports Vision, is only one of the many changes that the league will be having for the coming year.
PH science teams won gold, silver medals in Taiwan
December 29, 2016

PH science teams won gold, silver medals in Taiwan

Three science teams from Taguig public schools won silver and gold medals at the 2016 Kaohsiung International Invention and Design Expo in Taiwan held last December 9, 2016 to December 11, 2016.
New rehab center in Taguig to open by 2018
December 29, 2016

New rehab center in Taguig to open by 2018

A new drug rehabilitation center is set to open by 2018 at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City as business tycoon Andrew Tan signed a partnership agreement several government agencies for its construction.
David’s Salon launches mobile app
December 28, 2016

David’s Salon launches mobile app

Now, it's easier for its clients to find the best salon beauty deals as David's Salon, the largest salon in the Philippines, has launched its mobile app!
A Guide to Rizal Day
July 21, 2022

A Guide to Rizal Day

This December 30, Philippines commemorates the 120th death anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal.
Filipino Cuisine, one of Bloomberg’s Fancy Food Trends in 2017
December 28, 2016

Filipino Cuisine, one of Bloomberg’s Fancy Food Trends in 2017

American-based TV channel Bloomberg lists Filipino cuisine as one of the eleven fancy food trends to face this 2017.
List: Filipino films that made it internationally this 2016
December 29, 2016

List: Filipino films that made it internationally this 2016

2016 has been a monumental year for the Philippine film industry, not only because of the “relvolution” to recognize both the commercially and independently-made films, but also because of the numerous recognitions that Filipino filmmakers received from various festivals inside and outside the country. International award-giving bodies have started to discover the talents of the Filipinos – newbies and veterans alike – in sharing their stories and showing the culture of the Filipinos to the rest of the world through moving pictures. Philippine Primer gives you a recap of the Filipino films which made it internationally this 2016: Brillante Mendoza’s Ma’ Rosa Starring: Jaclyn Jose, Julio Diaz, Baron Geisler, Mercedes […]
Uber, Grab agree to a price cap after LTFRB warning
December 29, 2016

Uber, Grab agree to a price cap after LTFRB warning

In response to a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the LTFRB, ride-sharing services Uber and Grab complied with a government directive to address complaints over “price surges” this holiday season.
Top Ten Animal Parks in the Philippines
July 20, 2017

Top Ten Animal Parks in the Philippines

Are you a self-confessed animal lover? Here’s a list of the best animal parks in the Philippines that you will definitely enjoy to visit!
Ayala set to acquire assets from energy giant Chevron in PH, Indonesia
December 28, 2016

Ayala set to acquire assets from energy giant Chevron in PH, Indonesia

Ayala corporation has announced that they are set to acquire significant stakes in the geothermal assets from Chevron
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.