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#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 […]
Philippines is Asia’s fastest growing economy, up 7.1% in 3rd quarter
November 18, 2016

Philippines is Asia’s fastest growing economy, up 7.1% in 3rd quarter

The Philippines has surpassed China’s third quarter growth rate at 6.7%, and Vietnam’s, at 6.4%.
2017 Journals to watch out for (Part 2)
November 18, 2016

2017 Journals to watch out for (Part 2)

Still looking for the planner that would be perfect for all your lists, plans, travels, and everything in between? Primer PH gives you another list of planners and journals that are not only fit to your style and agenda, but also to your budget.
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory opens two pop-up stores in the Philippines
November 19, 2016

Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory opens two pop-up stores in the Philippines

Japanese brand Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory simultaneously opened two branches in the Philippines on November 18, 2016 at SM Megamall in Ortigas Center, Pasay City and Glorietta 5 in Makati City.
MMPC Auto Financial Services Corp. launches “Auto Finance Business”
November 18, 2016

MMPC Auto Financial Services Corp. launches “Auto Finance Business”

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. Auto Financial Services Corp. (MAFS) officially announces the start of its auto finance operations for Mitsubishi vehicle buyers in Metro Manila and selected provinces in Luzon.
‘Fantastic Beasts’ brings the Potterheads back to the Wizarding World
November 18, 2016

‘Fantastic Beasts’ brings the Potterheads back to the Wizarding World

Five years since the last Harry Potter film premiered, JK Rowling brings every Potterhead back to the Wizarding World with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a film which is based on a textbook of the same name.
Lazada Philippines Sweeps the Christmas Season with more than 400,000 items in 24 hours
November 18, 2016

Lazada Philippines Sweeps the Christmas Season with more than 400,000 items in 24 hours

Lazada Philippines has set a new record on the first day of its highly-anticipated shopping event. On November 11, Filipino shoppers checked out more than 400,000 items on the website and mobile app.
Get FREE 45-minute treatment as Karada opens in SM Megamall
November 18, 2016

Get FREE 45-minute treatment as Karada opens in SM Megamall

Japanese body therapy center Karada is set to open another branch in the Philippines on November 18, 2016 at SM Megamall, Ortigas Center in Pasig City.
Duterte’s APEC debut in Peru piques International Media’s interest
November 17, 2016

Duterte’s APEC debut in Peru piques International Media’s interest

Foreign media has been eyeing on the next statement as to what President Rodrigo has to say at the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit in Peru on November 19-21.
Thank God it’s #TwoPizzaFriday at Yellow Cab Pizza Co.
November 18, 2016

Thank God it’s #TwoPizzaFriday at Yellow Cab Pizza Co.

It’s Friday! Bring in the squad and treat yourself with #TwoPizzaFriday at Yellow Cab Pizza Co.