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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.
MMFF 2016 lineup announced; Indie films dominate
December 05, 2016

MMFF 2016 lineup announced; Indie films dominate

Metro Manila Film Festival comes back better and stronger this year, after the controversies it had faced in 2015. This year, eight official entries will be screened from December 25, 2016 to January 7, 2017.
Fukudaya Grand Opening in BGC
November 19, 2016

Fukudaya Grand Opening in BGC

A new Japanese fine dining restaurant is in town! On November 19, 2016, Fukudaya held its first branch grand opening in the Philippines at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
Top 10 Spas in Metro Manila
May 29, 2024

Top 10 Spas in Metro Manila

Primer PH gives you a list of spas to go to for anyone who just needs some day off and time to relax and rejuvenate after a long week’s work. Comodo Spa   Located at the Commerce Center in Alabang, Comodo Spa offers services that are perfect for anyone who just wants to get some “me time”. They provide foot and body therapy, like the foot reflexology, stone body therapy, and the traditional “hilot”. Address: G/F, Commerce Center, Commerce Ave. cor Filinvest Ave., Muntinlupa City. Contact Number: 09778138584 Facebook: Comodo Spa and Therapy   Mandarine Spa   Photo taken from Spot.ph Mandarine Spa offers Chinese foot reflexology and a choice […]
Black Friday: Get 20% discount on Sephora products this November
November 19, 2016

Black Friday: Get 20% discount on Sephora products this November

Mark your calendars now as beauty label Sephora is set to offer 20% discount for its “Black Friday” promo on November 25, 2016.
PNR targets to resume Manila-Naga route this December
November 17, 2016

PNR targets to resume Manila-Naga route this December

Philippine National Railways (PNR) targets to recommend the resumption of the Manila-Naga-Manila operations by December 15, 2016.
$50-B Cavite project targets to create “Philippine Global Gateway”
November 18, 2016

$50-B Cavite project targets to create “Philippine Global Gateway”

In a report published by The Standard, a $50-billion airport and seaport project plan off the coast of Sangley Point in Cavite was already signed by the Belle and Solar Group’s All-Asia Resources and Reclamation Corp. (ARRC). Image grabbed from arrc.asia The shareholders’ agreement was signed last October 29, 2016 for the “Philippine Global Gateway Project.” According to ARRC, the proposed plan is to develop an integrated and multi-modal transport and logistics hub composed of an airport, seaport, and Special Economic Zone (SEZ). It also targets the rehabilitation of the existing Danilo Atienza Airbase for commercial use of General Aviation (GA) and Low-Cost Carrier (LCC). According to Philippine Star, the […]