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Jollibee Foods, Viet Thai International partner to list Superfoods Group in Vietnam
November 24, 2016

Jollibee Foods, Viet Thai International partner to list Superfoods Group in Vietnam

Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) signed an agreement with partner Viet Thai International Joint Stock Co. to list their joint-venture firm Superfoods Group in the Vietnam Stock Exchange by July 2019. Image grabbed from english.vietnamnet “Our fastest growing business in terms of country is Vietnam and this reflects the vibrancy and potential of the economy and the strong performance of our joint venture business,” JFC chairman Tony Tan Caktiong said. The Superfoods Group owns and operates 159 Highlands Coffee outlets, 33 Pho24 restaurants, and three Hard Rock Café stores. It has annual sales of $55 million, making it one of JFC’s fastest- growing joint-venture businesses. According to Superfoods Group CEO Thai […]
P650-M budget to be alloted for new tourism slogan
November 24, 2016

P650-M budget to be alloted for new tourism slogan

The Department of Tourism Secretary, Wanda Teo, said on Sunday (November 20) that the creation and promotion of the new tourism slogan will be costing the country P650 million.
DENR launches new hotline #3367 for environmental concerns
November 22, 2016

DENR launches new hotline #3367 for environmental concerns

The Department of Environment and Natural resources had launched its new hotline so the public can reach them for environmental concerns
Animahenasyon partners with Spanish Embassy for a series of animated film screenings and workshops
November 22, 2016

Animahenasyon partners with Spanish Embassy for a series of animated film screenings and workshops

In celebration of its 10th year, Animahenasyon – a Philippine animation festival – will be partnering up with the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines, as well as other Spanish agencies in the country.
2 Provinces of Palawan declared as Largest Marine Protected Area
November 24, 2016

2 Provinces of Palawan declared as Largest Marine Protected Area

Both provinces of Palawan were declared as the Largest Marine Protected Area, the largest one to date, as reported by When in Manila last Sunday, November 20, 2016.
Advisory: Areas to  avoid for November 25 Grand Rally
November 23, 2016

Advisory: Areas to  avoid for November 25 Grand Rally

Martial Law victims and protesters will be marching along the streets of Manila on November 25 to show their stand on the issue regarding Former President Marcos’ burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
See the Extreme Kings for yourself at this year’s PhilBike Expo
February 28, 2017

See the Extreme Kings for yourself at this year’s PhilBike Expo

Days ahead of PhilBike Expo, the media got a taste of things to come at the country’s international-standard platform dedicated to the bike industry thanks to Japan’s “Superkids” and Belgium’s “The Magician”.
Caticlan airport expands runway and terminal to accommodate bigger planes
November 22, 2016

Caticlan airport expands runway and terminal to accommodate bigger planes

Some foreign airlines were already looking forward for international flights at the Caticlan Airport, as it expands to a length of 1,800 meters.
Philippines rank 13th in the English Proficiency Index (EPI) worldwide
November 23, 2016

Philippines rank 13th in the English Proficiency Index (EPI) worldwide

The Philippines made it to the top 15 countries worldwide with the best non-native English speakers in the world, as released by an international education company, Education First (EF) Ltd., on November 15 (Tuesday).
Marcos burial: Reactions and what comes next
November 22, 2016

Marcos burial: Reactions and what comes next

Here's a short list of reactions and what might happen now that the remains of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. lay at the Heroes' Cemetery.
Philippines adopt new UnionPay chip card standard
November 22, 2016

Philippines adopt new UnionPay chip card standard

The major switch network in the Philippines will adopt UnionPay's new chip card standard.
Russia to import $2.5B worth of PH Agricultural products
November 22, 2016

Russia to import $2.5B worth of PH Agricultural products

In a report by Inquirer.net, according to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, the Russian side is committed to buy an estimated $2.5 billion worth of Philippine Agriculture.
Philippines rank 5th in Asia’s gold production industry
November 21, 2016

Philippines rank 5th in Asia’s gold production industry

The Philippines ranked fifth on the list of top gold-producing countries in Asia. China led this list, after its gold production rose from 12 tons in 2005 to 397 tons in 2013.
Filipinos bag top honors at APEC 2016 Photo Contest
November 21, 2016

Filipinos bag top honors at APEC 2016 Photo Contest

The 2016 APEC Photo Contest winners were announced last Tuesday, November 15, and a pair of Filipino photographers brought home top honors.
Into the Death-defying World of “Assassin’s Creed” Through Abstergo
December 20, 2016

Into the Death-defying World of “Assassin’s Creed” Through Abstergo

The highly anticipated death-defying and non-stop action adventure “Assassin’s Creed” starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons and Brendan Gleeson will bring the audience to an unforgettable ride in two time periods in history.
#LoveItDebit: Metrobank gives you a reason to love your MasterCard debit card even more
November 21, 2016

#LoveItDebit: Metrobank gives you a reason to love your MasterCard debit card even more

The country’s leading banking institution just upped their debit card game with the introduction of their latest improvement: the Metrobank EMV MasterCard Debit Card!
Clash of the In-Laws in Red-Band Trailer Reveal of “Why Him?”
November 21, 2016

Clash of the In-Laws in Red-Band Trailer Reveal of “Why Him?”

20th Century Fox’s second red-band trailer of “Why Him?” starring James Franco and Bryan Cranston reveals more of an overprotective father and a well-meaning but foulmouthed boyfriend who find themselves at wit’s end trying to prove something to each other.
Top Christmas Destinations in the Philippines outside Manila
November 23, 2016

Top Christmas Destinations in the Philippines outside Manila

  1. Giant Lantern Festival, San Fernando City Pampanga Giant Lantern Festival is an annual festival celebrated in December, on the Saturday that precedes Christmas Eve in San Fernando, Pampanga. The festival features a competition of gigantic lanterns whose grand structure is an attraction in itself. Today, the festival is home to innovative designs that display creativity and are infused with originality. Because of this annual event, the city of Pampanga has been christened the ‘Christmas Capital of the Philippines’. Image grabbed from this website fatravelist.blogspot.com 2. Maytinis Festival, Kawit Cavite Maytinis Festival is an old Christmas tradition in the historic town of Kawit in the province of Cavite which […]
November 30 is a regular holiday
November 21, 2016

November 30 is a regular holiday

November 30 is considered to be a regular holiday in the country so as to commemorate Filipino hero Andres Bonifacio’s 154th birthday.
Embassy of Sweden in PH reopens in November
November 19, 2016

Embassy of Sweden in PH reopens in November

The Embassy of Sweden on November 8, 2016 reopened in Taguig City to pave the way for improvement of Philippine-Swedish relations.