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Raintree Restaurants Thanksgiving party
December 06, 2016

Raintree Restaurants Thanksgiving party

Raintree’s innovative restaurants have been one of the most well-loved eating places by many thus, to show their gratitude for the continuous support they are getting from us, Raintree Restaurants hosted a thanksgiving lunch party last December 2 (Friday) held at Stella Wood Fired Bistro in Bonifacio High Street Central. Raintree restaurants is the reason behind twelve restaurants which serves the most scrumptious bill of fare and are mostly situated in Makati: Museum Grand Café, Chelsea Grand Café, Chelsea Kitchen, Simple Lang, Momo Café, Stella, Rocketroom, Kabila, Saboten, Terraz, Chotto Matte and Izakaya Sensu. As a restaurant family that complements your own lifestyle, Raintree Restaurants is committed to providing a […]
PH eyes higher export from Spain
December 05, 2016

PH eyes higher export from Spain

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez said that the Philippine government aims to increase direct exports of locally manufactured high-valued goods to Spain like computer parts and other electronic goods which accounts for half of the Philippine total exports
Cardcaptor Sakura to return on TV in 2018
December 06, 2016

Cardcaptor Sakura to return on TV in 2018

Sakura Kinomoto, heroine of Japanese manga series—Cardcaptor Sakura, is set to return on TV in 2018 with its sequel “Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc.”
Diversion routes for 43-hour Maynilad water repair in Quezon City
December 05, 2016

Diversion routes for 43-hour Maynilad water repair in Quezon City

Here's an diversion route released by Maynilad to lessen the possible traffic congestion due to two-day water interruption in Quezon City
15 barangays in QC to experience water interruption
December 05, 2016

15 barangays in QC to experience water interruption

Maynilad Water Services Inc. customers who live in Quezon City may experience an almost 2-day water interruption from today, December 5, to December 7, 2016. This is for the replacement and maintenance of the valve and pipelines along 15 barangays in the city. Image grabbed from Maynilad’s website. The said water interruption will affect the following areas: Apolonio Samson Baesa Bahay Toro Bungad Damayan Del Monte Katipunan Mariblo Paltok Paraiso San Antonio Sangandaan Talipapa Tandang Sora Veterans Village Engr. Ronaldo Padua, Maynilad Supply Operations Division Vice President, said that the 36-year old valve in Tandang Sora, which controls the water flow and pressure in the pipeline, is not functioning anymore. […]
Duterte invites Trump to PH in 2017
December 05, 2016

Duterte invites Trump to PH in 2017

Two of the world’s most recently-elected and highly outspoken leaders may meet sooner than we anticipated, as President Rodrigo Duterte congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump over the phone last Friday, December 2.
Senior Citizens, PWDs gets free LRT1 rides this Christmas season
December 05, 2016

Senior Citizens, PWDs gets free LRT1 rides this Christmas season

Good news for all senior citizens and persons with disabilities out there! You can enjoy free rides on all weekends and holidays from December 3, 2016 to January 8, 2017 in all LRT1 stations. Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT1) operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) is offering free rides to all senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) this Christmas season. Image grabbed from cpcstrans To avail of the complimentary rides, LRMC said passengers should have their own concessionary beep card and that they should be accompanied by at least two family members. They must proceed to the teller’s booth in any LRT1 station to activate his or her free […]
Korean streaming service VIU launched in PH
December 02, 2016

Korean streaming service VIU launched in PH

PCCW Media Group, which operates in Hong-Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia, has launched VIU, a mobile streaming service that offers a surplus of Korean entertainment for Filipinos.
LRT-1 launches Christmas-themed train
December 05, 2016

LRT-1 launches Christmas-themed train

Christmas is definitely just around the corner as Light Rail Manila Corporation, the operation of the Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT-1) has launched the LRT-1 Christmas Train last November 28, Monday, which is less than a month before Christmas
PDP-Laban launches feeding program for QC street children, adults
December 02, 2016

PDP-Laban launches feeding program for QC street children, adults

President Rodrigo Duterte’s Partido Demokratikong Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) launched “Duterte’s Kitchen” in Cubao, Quezon City, a feeding program for the poor on December 1. According to Glen Badon, PDP-Laban national executive director, Duterte’s Kitchen was agreed upon during a meeting among Speaker Pantaleon D. Alvarez, Senate President Aquilino L. Pimentel III, Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi and other party officials. Managed by Dexter Baracael, the feeding program aims to complement the ruling party’s Social Services and Economic Development Program and Duterte’s advocacy to feed the poor. “It was the brainchild of the Speaker after their meeting,” Badon said, adding that Duterte’s Kitchen, which is located near the Metro Rail […]
SM to improve and to introduce new cinema concepts in 2017
December 02, 2016

SM to improve and to introduce new cinema concepts in 2017

SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporate (SMLEI) is planning to renovate its 30-year old cinemas by 2017 to improve and to boost its sales.
Sangley Airport in Cavite to be operational by 2017
December 02, 2016

Sangley Airport in Cavite to be operational by 2017

A new airport in the Philippines is on the works as the Department of Transportation promises that the Sangley Airport in Cavite will be up and running by November 2017.
Coca-Cola Femsa to invest P200 million on Ph operations, to open more opportunities for Filipinos
December 02, 2016

Coca-Cola Femsa to invest P200 million on Ph operations, to open more opportunities for Filipinos

COCA-COLA Femsa is still committed to investing P200 million ($900 billion) in its Philippine operations from 2015 to 2020.
48 Australia Awards scholars set to leave
December 01, 2016

48 Australia Awards scholars set to leave

Forty-eight Australia Awards scholarship awardees from the Philippines are set to take up postgraduate studies in Australia, host to six of the top 100 universities in the world according to the 2016-2017 World University Rankings.
#SilentNoMore: Netizens may now report online bullies
December 01, 2016

#SilentNoMore: Netizens may now report online bullies

Silent No More is a campaign that encourages people to step-up against online trolls and bullies.
PLDT, Globe sign deal to lower interconnection fee
December 02, 2016

PLDT, Globe sign deal to lower interconnection fee

By January 1, 2017, PLDT Inc. and Globe Telecom’ interconnection fee for subscribers making calls between their networks will be cut from P4.00 to P2.50 per minute.
SM opens 60th mall in Pasig City
December 02, 2016

SM opens 60th mall in Pasig City

December is greeted by a pair of mall openings as SM Prime Holdings, the country’s largest shopping center operator, opens the doors to its 60th mall: SM City East Ortigas.
UP teams bag 6 medals at International Cheerleading Competition
December 01, 2016

UP teams bag 6 medals at International Cheerleading Competition

UP Pep Squad and UP Filipiniana bags 6 medals at International Cheerdancing Competition in Jakarta,Indonesia
Ayala Malls South Park is now open!
February 28, 2017

Ayala Malls South Park is now open!

There’s a new Ayala Mall in Muntinlupa City: the Ayala Malls South Park! YOUR NEW NEIGHBOR. Ayala Malls South Park opened its doors to the public last Tuesday, November 29. Image grabbed from Ayala Malls South Park Facebook page Ayala Malls South Park, which opened last Tuesday, November 29, is the latest addition to the list of Ayala Malls, which includes TriNoma in Quezon City and Glorietta and Greenbelt in Makati. It joins Alabang Town Center as the second Ayala Mall in Muntinlupa City. Stores currently open at Ayala Malls South Park are Penshoppe, Bench, Jockey, and Regatta. There’s also a Robinsons Supermarket located at the Lower Ground Floor (LG/F) […]
PH’s first mega rehab center is now open for patients
December 01, 2016

PH’s first mega rehab center is now open for patients

Department of Health (DOH) with the Inter-agency Task Force officially opened the first Mega Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DATRC) in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija on November 30, 2016.