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Christmas came early as Pat Boone serenades Filipino fans
August 28, 2019

Christmas came early as Pat Boone serenades Filipino fans

Legendary pop crooner Pat Boone already gave his Filipino audience an early Christmas treat by performing his most endeared Christmas songs and a series of classic hits at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last December 6, 2016
Sinulog wins ‘Best Festival’ in the Philippines
December 08, 2016

Sinulog wins ‘Best Festival’ in the Philippines

Sinulog wins :Best Festival' in the recent Choose Philippines Award held at the ABS-CBN Dolphy Theater last December 1, 2016.
Makati’s walkway to provide a safer walk for the pedestrians
December 09, 2016

Makati’s walkway to provide a safer walk for the pedestrians

Makati’s walkway is now known to be the country’s longest elevated walkway, following the inauguration of the extension connecting V.A Rufino to Salcedo Village.
Valero Eat Street III: Holidaze
December 06, 2016

Valero Eat Street III: Holidaze

For just one day, Valero Eat Street III: Holidaze turned the business district into a mecca fit to satisfy every foodie’s cravings.
Cebu’s dining and entertainment Ibiza Beach Club to open in BGC in January 2017
December 14, 2016

Cebu’s dining and entertainment Ibiza Beach Club to open in BGC in January 2017

Cebu’s hip and happening dining and entertainment Ibiza Beach Club is set to open a new 1,000-seater flagship restaurant in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig this December 2016.
REMINDER: Exchange your old bank notes by Dec. 31, 2016
December 06, 2016

REMINDER: Exchange your old bank notes by Dec. 31, 2016

It’s the last month of 2016. More than just ending the year, it also marks the demonetization of the old banknote series of Philippine bills, also known as the New Design Series or NDS. You have only until December 31, 2016 to exchange them before they are demonetized by January 1, 2017.
DMCI allots P18.3B to build cement plant in Semirara Island
December 06, 2016

DMCI allots P18.3B to build cement plant in Semirara Island

DMCI Holdings Inc., a construction business, is putting up a cement plant on Semirara Island in the Visayas worth P18.3 billion in an industry dominated by foreign manufacturers.
Pink Sand Beach in Zamboanga eyed as next travel destination
December 06, 2016

Pink Sand Beach in Zamboanga eyed as next travel destination

There’s one thing that’s a bit more alluring than white sand beaches, and that's pink sand beaches. The Department of Tourism (DOT) is looking at turning one of the country’s two pink sand beaches into a backpacker’s tourist destination.
Filipino war veterans to receive ‘Congressional Gold Medal’ from US
December 06, 2016

Filipino war veterans to receive ‘Congressional Gold Medal’ from US

A bill to honor Filipino soldiers who fought under US command in World War II with the Congressional Gold Medal has been passed on November 30, 2016.
Secretary Taguiwalo, Ambassador Gorely Inaugurate Australia-Supported DSWD Relief Goods Warehouse in Pasay City
December 07, 2016

Secretary Taguiwalo, Ambassador Gorely Inaugurate Australia-Supported DSWD Relief Goods Warehouse in Pasay City

Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy Taguiwalo and Australian Ambassador Amanda Gorely launched an enhanced humanitarian capacity of DSWD through the new Australian-funded warehouse at the DSWD National Relief Operations Center in Pasay City on 29 November 2016.
Student From South Cotabato Wins Carmudi PH Scholarship Program
December 07, 2016

Student From South Cotabato Wins Carmudi PH Scholarship Program

Carmudi Philippines has announced the winner of its third scholarship program, created to help diligent but financially needy students in the Philippines.
AKB48 returns to Manila for 60th PH-JP Friendship celebration
December 05, 2016

AKB48 returns to Manila for 60th PH-JP Friendship celebration

Japan’s top idol group AKB48 returns to Manila for the celebration of 60 Years of Philippines-Japan Friendship on December 4, 2016 at Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City.
Filipino brandy Emperador expands to Latin America
December 05, 2016

Filipino brandy Emperador expands to Latin America

World’s largest brandy company Philippine-based Emperador Inc. is making its way to Latin America as it acquires three brands from Mexico.
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 […]